# Dragon Evolution vs Zoopolis

Dragon Evolution and Zoopolis both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Dragon Evolution's written reviews are positive against 31% of Zoopolis's. Dragon Evolution also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 339). Zoopolis's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dragon Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Zoopolis sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dragon Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragon Evolution has 15K ratings behind it against 339, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Dragon Evolution's written reviews are positive against 31% of Zoopolis's.

Dragon Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, Zoopolis every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragon Evolution | Zoopolis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-evolution-merge-beast/id1199456182/reviews)** | [4.5 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoopolis-evolution-clicker/id1507180749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 339 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 30.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| 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


### Zoopolis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoopolis-evolution-clicker/id1507180749)

Merge animals to create new creatures and populate diverse islands. Unlock all animals through research and enjoy simple, entertaining gameplay suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Merge animals to create new creatures, Unlock animals on various islands, Research animals to discover them all, Travel across multiple themed islands, Simple and entertaining gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gems pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gems pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great graphics and visual design
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🐾 Cute animal characters and animations
- 🎵 Good background music
- 👨‍👧 Family-friendly entertainment for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop
- ⏱️ Game takes too long to progress
- 🎮 Limited endgame content and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Hamster code not updating or showing as expired
- Hamster icon disappears during gameplay
- Game freezes after entering hamster key code
- App crashes on load (especially on iPhone)
- Game crashes when popping bubbles

**Requested features**

- Add more maps and levels
- Cross-device progress saving/syncing
- Scaling animal monetary values with collection size
- New map: Australia with unique animals
- End-game cutscene and completion celebration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dragon Evolution free?

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

### Is Zoopolis free?

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

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

Dragon Evolution is rated higher. Dragon Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Zoopolis averages 4.5 from 339 ratings.

### Do Dragon Evolution or Zoopolis have ads?

Both Dragon Evolution and Zoopolis show ads.

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

Dragon Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, and Zoopolis every 2 months. Most recently, Dragon Evolution was updated on September 27, 2026 and Zoopolis on September 20, 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.*