# Pinchworm vs PZA Dash

The clearest difference is rating: PZA Dash at 5.0 against Pinchworm's 4.6. PZA Dash also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). Pinchworm's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pinchworm sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PZA Dash sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PZA Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinchworm has 185 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pinchworm ships an update every 10 days, PZA Dash every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinchworm | PZA Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinchworm/id995014054/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pza-dash/id6578420355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A Forgettable Tuesday](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195188130) | [Pretty Average, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/961697644) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinchworm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinchworm/id995014054)

Embark on a quest to rescue your beloved from an evil bird. Jump, dig, and navigate challenging levels with unique characters. Compete with friends on leaderboards and collect badges in this addictive twitch-rhythm adventure.

**Highlights:** Unlockable characters with unique worlds, Award badges to collect, Custom scoreboard for competition, Addictive twitch-rhythm gameplay, Rescue your love

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Earl with Coins | Free | one-time |
| Glowy with Coins | Free | one-time |
| Añejo with Coins | Free | one-time |
| Groovy with Coins | Free | one-time |
| Goldsworth with Coins | Free | one-time |
| Indy with Coins | Free | one-time |
| North with Coins | Free | one-time |
| Panduh with Coins | Free | one-time |
| W.J. Pennypincher III with Coins | Free | one-time |
| Onyx with Coins | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎮 Simple yet challenging mechanics
- 🎨 Charming art style and design
- 🎵 Great music and audio
- 😂 Funny and entertaining story

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🎮 Occasional unresponsive controls
- 👀 Cannot see upcoming obstacles
- 📊 Limited character variety
- 🎯 High difficulty curve (100 points to win)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Unresponsive jump and dig controls
- Incorrect move detection
- App crashes with specific iOS versions
- Persistent crashing issues preventing gameplay

**Requested features**

- Jump and dig buttons as separate controls
- Preview of upcoming obstacles
- Mini-games within the app
- More worms to purchase
- Different birds to battle


### PZA Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pza-dash/id6578420355)

Embark on an exciting endless running adventure as a Pretty Average hero collecting $PZA Coins. Utilize unique power-ups like the Pickle Magnet to attract coins and dodge obstacles in vibrant cityscapes. Compete for the top score and become the ultimate Average Hero.

**Highlights:** Collect $PZA Coins, Find Average $PZA Boxes, Use Pickle Magnet power-up, Navigate cityscapes, Dodge obstacles, Compete on leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 10,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 25,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 25 Pizza Slices | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50 Pizza Slices | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 75 Pizza Slices | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 Pizza Slices | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinchworm free?

Pinchworm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PZA Dash free?

PZA Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pinchworm or PZA Dash?

PZA Dash is rated higher. Pinchworm averages 4.6 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while PZA Dash averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pinchworm or PZA Dash have ads?

Neither Pinchworm nor PZA Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pinchworm or PZA Dash?

Pinchworm ships an update every 10 days, and PZA Dash every 4 days. Most recently, Pinchworm was updated on June 20, 2026 and PZA Dash on June 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*