Talking Tom: Hero Dash Run

What it is

Talking Tom: Hero Dash Run is an endless runner from Outfit7 Limited. It came out on June 4, 2019, is free, and carries an Everyone content rating. The last update was October 6, 2026.

The story is light. The Rakoonz have captured Angela, Ben, Hank and Ginger, and you play as a hero rescuing them while cleaning up the city.

What it does well

The run itself uses the usual runner moves: dash, jump, slide and dodge obstacles. The listing describes settings like cities, ancient temples, deserts and icy mountains.

Collecting is a big part of it. You gather gold coins, chests, power-ups, gadgets, suits and diamonds. Heroes taken from the wider Talking Tom cast can be unlocked and upgraded, including superhero outfits.

There is also a progress thread outside the runs. The description says completing missions helps restore the city, which gives the runs a purpose beyond a high score.

On trust, the listing says the app is certified by PRIVO as a COPPA Safe Harbor, which matters for a game aimed at families.

Where it falls short

The listing is upfront about its business model. It says the app contains advertising, promotion of Outfit7 products, links out to other sites and apps, and personalised content meant to bring players back. It also offers items bought with virtual currency and optional in-app purchases for real money.

The ratings show some frustration. Of 2,103,504 ratings, 10.7% are 1 star, which is a lot more than the 4.0% at two stars. The average is 4.26.

The listing does not say how long a run lasts or how hard the game gets, so it cannot tell you about pacing.

Who it suits

Young players and anyone who likes character-driven runners will find plenty here. With 500,000,000+ installs and 71.6% of ratings at five stars, it is clearly popular. Parents should read the ads and purchases section of the listing before handing over a device.

At a glance, the data points to a game that is widely played and mostly liked. Roughly seven in ten raters give five stars, and the install count sits at 500,000,000+. The weak spot is the pull of the free-to-play model, where the listing itself says items are sold for virtual currency. Whether that bothers you depends on how much patience you have for ads between runs, and the listing does not describe how often they appear. It does give a support email and links to terms and a privacy policy for games, which is useful for parents.

Two practical notes. The listing does not state the game size or whether you can play offline, so check your connection needs and storage before a long trip. It also names the developer as the maker of other Talking Tom titles, so if you have liked those, the style and characters should feel familiar here.