# Dragon Evolution vs Dino Evolution Run 3D

Dragon Evolution and Dino Evolution Run 3D both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Dragon Evolution's written reviews are positive against 33% of Dino Evolution Run 3D's. Dragon Evolution also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 1.6K). 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 Dino Evolution Run 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Dino Evolution Run 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragon Evolution has 15K ratings behind it against 1.6K, 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 33% of Dino Evolution Run 3D's.

Dragon Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, Dino Evolution Run 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragon Evolution | Dino Evolution Run 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-evolution-merge-beast/id1199456182/reviews) | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-evolution-run-3d/id1628828149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 33.3% 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 | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [MAD PIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581972745) |

## 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


### Dino Evolution Run 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-evolution-run-3d/id1628828149)

Race to evolve your monster into the ultimate creature by collecting elemental upgrades. Dodge obstacles, battle enemies, and customize your dinosaur's appearance to become the strongest on the planet.

**Highlights:** Elemental evolution race, Upgrade stats for strength, Dodge obstacles and enemies, Battle against bosses, Dinosaur customization with hats, Minimalist 3D graphics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dragon Evolution free?

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

### Is Dino Evolution Run 3D free?

Dino Evolution Run 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dragon Evolution or Dino Evolution Run 3D?

Dragon Evolution and Dino Evolution Run 3D are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15K and 1.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Dragon Evolution or Dino Evolution Run 3D have ads?

Both Dragon Evolution and Dino Evolution Run 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dragon Evolution or Dino Evolution Run 3D?

Dragon Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dino Evolution Run 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Dragon Evolution was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dino Evolution Run 3D on September 22, 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.*