AppleDash
Applejack/Rainbow Dash
Equestria's two most competitive ponies — the dependable farmpony and the bragging speedster — turn every chore, rodeo, and Running of the Leaves into a contest. Friendship Is Magic fueled the ship for a decade of athletic one-upmanship, and the series finale's epilogue art slyly hinted they ended up together. AppleDash has topped MLP shipping polls since 2010.
What is AppleDash?
AppleDash is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Applejack and Rainbow Dash from My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. With over 3,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love AppleDash
A rivalry where losing to her is half the fun — and the finale let fans believe they finally called it a tie.
Most Popular AppleDash Fanfics
The highest-rated AppleDash stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
Making 'Friends'
Completeby LewdDude
Applejack was invited over for a spot of tea at Rarity's place, which seemed to be a very normal meeting between friends. Little does she know that Rarity is, in fact, not in her right state of mind. She's been hypnotized and enslaved by a big, strong, handsome male who wants nothing more than to tu
Ball Popping Party
by Hooves_and_Alfons
A new law has been introduced to Equestrian society, and it dictates that a male pony shall have only one foal as to control the population growth. This rule is enforced by the mare who was bred fat, or a close associate, so that the reality and importance of the ceremony are understood. Tonight, th
Crossing Lines
by FromOneGothtoAnother
Applejack opened her mouth to protest, but was stopped by the girl’s finger grazing her lips. She blinked, momentarily taken aback by the sheer boldness of it all. “Shh, shush your pretty face, babe.” Applejack stared down at it and looked back up at the girl. “I’ll call you… freckles. And you, yo
The secret royal family
by Shadow_8
A family that destroys the peace of Ponyville, unaware that the person who is supposed to protect them is the reason for their destruction.
From Dusk till Dawn
by amanegasuki
This is a rather impromptu TwiSet fanfic that has been coming for quite some time but I never got the time to actually start. It features Twilight depressed post the mane six passing until one day she finds solace in some place unexpected. I try to keep it as wholesome as I can but I firmly believe
Dash To The Finish Line
by Luna_The_Eclipsed_Writer
'“Um, what the fuck?” Dash said, staring dumbfoundedly up at AJ. “Sorry- I-” She scrambled to her feet, brushing off her arms. “Did you do that on purpose?” Dash asked, still on the ground but now in a sitting position. “What? Why would I intentionally crash into you?!” AJ found herself nearly shout
They want you! They want you!
by shr44ke
Following the scandalous retirement of Wind Rider, young Spitfire assumes captaincy of the Wonderbolts just as the skies over Equestria become roads of war. With King Sombra’s shadow creeping closer with each passing day and Canterlot's aristocracy being far more concerned with appearances than the
Distorted Reflections
by trashygallows
When a spell goes wrong, chaos is unleashed upon Equestria. In a race against time, Twilight Sparkle must sacrifice every piece of herself to find the cure, even if it kills her.
spin the bottle
Completeby Billc1pher0
applejack and Rainbow Dash have been on and off for weeks but their arguments and bickering will finally be over when they are invited to spitfires party, and of course she always has something planned that neither of them can predict. what happens when they play a game of spin the bottle? are they
Fallen Queen
by Endlesslyhuman
This takes place about 200 years after Twilight was crowned. Both Luna and Celestia are nowhere to be found. Twilight is heartbroken at the death of her friends. She finds a strange Crystal on her brother's grave. Cadence warns her of the dangers but twilight is desperate to find something to hold o
Sour & Sweet
by ALLIUMFLOWERS
Applejack thought she got over her feelings for Rainbow Dash a long time ago. Then Lightning Dust came along, and suddenly Rainbow started fading into someone AJ barely recognized. Now caught between old feelings and the fear of overstepping, Applejack finds herself trying to save the one person who
the Main Six Exploring the (wikidot) Backrooms
by selwi
The Main Six (as humans) no-clip into the backrooms and explore it, every chapter covering 1 level, and the exploration is accurate to the wikidot backrooms canon. I couldn't really decide on what ships to do for this fanfic so I think I'll just lowkey do ALL OF THEM, or like explore what comes natu
Darker Things
by Salty_Binch_Writes
Twilight, after a handful of years leading Equestria, decides to reform Sombra. Stripped of nearly all his magic, Sombra can’t look at her without seeing some pony he used to love very much, and he hates her for it. But maybe he won’t forever.
Redemption..? [Au]
Completeby MoonflowerBlossum
YES YES YES. IM SOOO PUTTING MY OC INTO MLP! What happens with this Clumsy, happy, pony frees some the world's 'most evil' villains? Well, you tell me, I don't know which is why you literally should READ THIS FANFIC! I take requests!
Our Town
Completeby Zeeisfryingpan
Hiiii this is my mlp horror auThis is based off season 5 episode 1 and 2 or CUTIE MAP PART 1 AND 2I will try to update this at least once a week but I might not but I will try 😁
Just Keep Watching.
by kayzd4sher
Applejack and Rainbow Dash have been head to head the past Formula 1 seasons constantly fighting each other for WDC (World Driver’s Championship). Things begin to become more intense when Applejack won the 2025 WDC title. When the 2026 Formula 1 Season starts fans begin to dig deeper, noticing somet
I owe you a black eye and two kisses
by mach2345
Ever since Rainbow Dash and Spitfire decided that their breaking up was the whole school’s problem, their friends had spent weeks acting like human meat shields. It didn’t help that half of Canterlot High was already taking bets on when it would become official, and how long it would take someone to
'always the artist never the muse'
Completeby VINESTAFFPEGGER
applejack and rainbow dash are together but rarity is fucking yearning for applejack's beautiful beautiful ass /j
"You're the Most Magical Pony there is."
by QueenSoda
Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash have slowly fallen into their respective slumps and are forced to grapple with their sense of self. Twilight holds a deep inferiority complex, while the source of Rainbow's troubles is the great rift that formed between herself and Applejack. If they don't all come
Accelerate
Completeby StiltedBreathing
She knocks on the door. There’s a scratch off the record player and a voice muttering, “Now who in their right darn mind—” The door opens and Dash can feel herself swaying closer to the warmth before she even gets the chance to think about it. “Uh. Hi,” Rainbow Dash says uncharacteristically awkward
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What does AppleDash mean?
AppleDash is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Applejack and Rainbow Dash. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
How many AppleDash fics are on AO3?
There are over 3,000 AppleDash fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.
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