# Astrol vs Dragons Evolution

The clearest difference is update cadence: Astrol at every 4 days against Dragons Evolution's monthly. Astrol also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Dragons Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 4) and review sentiment (84% vs 67%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astrol sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Dragons Evolution sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dragons Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragons Evolution has 3.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Astrol's written reviews are positive against 84% of Dragons Evolution's.

Astrol ships an update every 4 days, Dragons Evolution monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astrol | Dragons Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrol/id1257735727/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-evolution-merge-dino/id1446449727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Dalla Rosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257106235) | [OKTOPUS GEIMS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440191171) |

## What reviewers say

### Astrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrol/id1257735727)

Pilot a small astronaut through the cosmos using a jetpack and gravity. Navigate increasingly challenging levels, collect treasures, and customize your character. Experience constantly changing gameplay mechanics and an optional soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Campaign mode with 40 levels, Endless mode for treasure hunting, Unlockable costumes and customizations, Constantly changing gameplay mechanics, Multiple control settings, Optional soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astrol Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 More Coins | $0.99 | one-time |


### Dragons Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-evolution-merge-dino/id1446449727)

Collect and evolve mystic creatures by strategically merging them. Upgrade your islands to earn more money, even while offline. Discover unique creatures and rule the sky in this addictive collection game.

**Highlights:** Collect mystic creatures, Merge and evolve creatures, Upgrade islands, Earn money offline, Brand new scene design, Map with unusual islands, Three types of creatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fistful of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky spins | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hot Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jar of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🐲 Cute and creative dragons
- 🚀 Relaxing and easy to play
- 💎 Satisfying merging mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Lack of cloud save/sync

**Reported bugs**

- Lost progress and saved data
- Inability to exit certain in-game screens
- Inconsistent ad rewards
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and dragon varieties
- Ability to sell/remove excess dragons
- Clearer progression and island unlock criteria
- Option to disable ads for a fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astrol free?

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

### Is Dragons Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Astrol or Dragons Evolution?

Dragons Evolution is rated higher. Astrol averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Dragons Evolution averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Astrol or Dragons Evolution have ads?

Both Astrol and Dragons Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Astrol or Dragons Evolution?

Astrol ships an update every 4 days, and Dragons Evolution monthly. Most recently, Astrol was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dragons Evolution on November 11, 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.*