# Ultimate Dragon Simulator vs Dragon Sim

The clearest difference is price: Dragon Sim at Free against Ultimate Dragon Simulator's $0.99. Dragon Sim also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 91 months). Ultimate Dragon Simulator's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 19). On rating, ratings volume, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Dragon Sim is free to download; Ultimate Dragon Simulator costs $0.99 up front. Dragon Sim sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Ultimate Dragon Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Ultimate Dragon Simulator against 4.6 for Dragon Sim. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Ultimate Dragon Simulator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dragon Sim's.

Ultimate Dragon Simulator ships an update every 91 months, Dragon Sim monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Dragon Simulator | Dragon Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-dragon-simulator/id1011000146/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-sim-train-your-dragons/id6444267727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 50.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 91 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 461 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gluten Free Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/698937431) | [Mehdi Tihadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578579408) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Dragon Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-dragon-simulator/id1011000146)

Assume the role of a powerful dragon, unleashing fiery destruction upon villages and castles. Battle mythical creatures, collect treasure, and raise a brood of customizable dragons. Experience realistic survival mechanics and elemental powers in a vast 3D world.

**Highlights:** Realistic survival mechanics, Destructible environments, Boss battles, Elemental dragon powers, Dragon customization, Brood management, Dynamic weather and day/night cycle

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dragon Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-sim-train-your-dragons/id6444267727)

Explore a vast island, forge a bond with your dragon, and battle enemies to rescue your village and father. Customize your dragon's abilities and embark on thrilling quests in a dynamic world with changing weather and time of day.

**Highlights:** Dragon riding and flight, Dragon combat and leveling, Exploration of a large island, Dynamic day/night cycle, Weather effects, Quests and story progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Essence | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Bounty | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Get 2X | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Radiance | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Stash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Assortment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battlemaster Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sapphire Spark | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Glory | $9.99 | one-time |
| Topaz Torrent | $19.99 | one-time |
| Champion Chest | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pile | $19.99 | one-time |
| Amethyst Aura | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Deluge | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Mint | $49.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Quest - Gem Pack #6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Quest - Combo Pack #4 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Quest - Combo Pack #5 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🐲 Immersive dragon riding experience
- 👍 Enjoyable quests and story
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for dragons
- 🕰️ Short main storyline

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing dragons after exiting the game
- Broken or glitched quests and objectives
- Inconsistent or incorrect dialogue and text
- Graphical issues and visual glitches

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and customize dragons
- More post-game content and activities
- Improved flying controls and maneuverability
- Multiplayer or co-op mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Dragon Simulator free?

Ultimate Dragon Simulator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dragon Sim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Dragon Simulator or Dragon Sim?

Dragon Sim is rated higher. Ultimate Dragon Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Dragon Sim averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Ultimate Dragon Simulator or Dragon Sim have ads?

Dragon Sim shows ads; Ultimate Dragon Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Dragon Simulator or Dragon Sim?

Ultimate Dragon Simulator ships an update every 91 months, and Dragon Sim monthly. Most recently, Ultimate Dragon Simulator was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dragon Sim on September 27, 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.*