# Dragon Evolution vs Monsters Evolution

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dragon Evolution at 15K against Monsters Evolution's 1.1K. Monsters Evolution's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dragon Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Monsters Evolution sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dragon Evolution against 4.8 for Monsters Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragon Evolution has 15K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Dragon Evolution's written reviews are positive against 79% of Monsters Evolution's.

Dragon Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, Monsters Evolution every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragon Evolution | Monsters Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-evolution-merge-beast/id1199456182/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-evolution/id1438493375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 79.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Dragon Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-evolution-merge-beast/id1199456182)

Merge and evolve dragons to discover new mutant creatures. Collect coins by managing your dragons and use them to buy more beasts or earn money. Customize your dragons with hats and navigate through different levels while avoiding impostors.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop similar dragons to merge, Discover new mutant creatures, Collect dragon poop coins, Buy new creatures, Customize dragons with hats, Avoid impostors

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| instant coins doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🐉 Cute and creative dragon designs
- 💡 Ability to customize dragons
- 🤩 Enjoyable evolution process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads and interruptions
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (e.g., disappearing hats, freezing, crashing)
- 😒 Repetitive and gets boring over time

**Reported bugs**

- Diamonds glitching and disappearing
- Hats disappearing from dragons
- Game freezing and crashing
- Coin/gem count being obscured by UI elements

**Requested features**

- Add more color options for dragons
- Implement a battle arena or mini-games
- Reduce the frequency of ads
- Allow players to sell or discard excess hats


### Monsters Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-evolution/id1438493375)

Combine identical creatures to evolve them into more advanced forms. Explore diverse biomes, discover new worlds, and witness the journey from simple beings to magnificent dragons. Choose your evolutionary path and create your own monster-filled universe.

**Highlights:** Combine identical monsters, Evolve creatures to advanced forms, Explore 8 elemental biomes, Discover 4 secret biomes, Choose evolutionary paths, Populate and create new worlds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP status | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Disable ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystals pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystals pack 3 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🤩 Fantastic art
- 🎨 Beautiful designs
- 🌟 Addictive and fun
- 🎉 Awesome experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Incorrect timer system
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Issues with in-game currency

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss after reinstalling
- Ads not working properly
- Timer issues for missions
- Incorrect in-game currency display

**Requested features**

- More paths and worlds
- Additional monster tiers
- Offline earnings and mission progress
- Ability to view/edit monsters
- Minigames and other modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dragon Evolution free?

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

### Is Monsters Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dragon Evolution or Monsters Evolution?

Monsters Evolution is rated higher. Dragon Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Monsters Evolution averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Dragon Evolution or Monsters Evolution have ads?

Both Dragon Evolution and Monsters Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dragon Evolution or Monsters Evolution?

Dragon Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, and Monsters Evolution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dragon Evolution was updated on September 25, 2026 and Monsters Evolution on September 25, 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.*