Comparison

Destination vs Re

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Destination

Train and battle your own dragons in this RPG adventure. Embark on hunts to strengthen your dragons, then test their might in arena battles. Explore a world filled with characters and share maps with other trainers.

Highlights
  • Dragon training and customization
  • Real-time hunting missions
  • Dragon arena battles
  • Engage with in-game characters
  • Share maps with other players
  • 1-on-1 PvP combat
Features
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* English localization added! We realize there are still some rough patches that need smoothing out, but we just couldn't wait to give you what we have! We hope you enjoy it while we work on the finishing touches and thank you again for your patience and support! --- Intro Ever want to train your own dragon? Ever want to watch her fight? Now you can in this accessible, yet deep RPG adventure! ▼ You want dragons? We got dragons of shapes and sizes! Choose a dragon of your liking to start with and embark on a fantastic journey to find (and train) the ultimate dragon! ▼ Train your dragon to make her stronger! Set out on hunts with your dragon and they'll come back stronger or with new special abilities and skills! Hunts occur in real-time, so you can wait for for your dragon to return, or tap bring her home faster! Play as much (or as little) as you want! ▼ Dragon Battles After taking your dragon out on hunts to make her stronger, you also engage in hot, dragon-on-dragon combat in the Arena! Victory will increase your standings and grant special loot! The higher you climb the rankings, the stronger your foes become! ▼ A cast of wacky, would-be heroes! Crazy, unexpected events! The world is full of more than just dragons! There are also people of all shapes and sizes! Spark up a conversation and you could earn items or help them with their troubles. They may even challenge you to a fight! The further you progress, the larger the cast will become! ▼ Share maps with trainers all around the world Maps can give you access to rare hunts, which in turn can reward you with new abilities & ultimates! Share your favorite maps with others on Twitter and reap the rewards! ▼ PvP battles of epic scale(s)! Want to find out who has the strongest dragon? Then challenge your friends in 1-on-1 combat! You can choose to battle with your current dragon, or any other dragon you have trained up until that point in time! * Dragons outgrowing their training periods will be released. They may be gone, but their data will live on in your pocket!

About

Re

Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Leveling and Reincarnation
  • Stat Point Assignment
  • Ingredient Collection
  • Equipment Upgrading
  • Pet Recruitment (including bosses)
  • Arena Battles
Features
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Re:END is a laid-back, top-down solo-mode RPG, that feels like those great MMOs from the good old days, RE:END features simple smartphone controls and an in-depth system with leveling, reincarnation, pets, equipment upgrades, an arena, ingredients, and more! Experience an RPG with all the elements that made MMORPGs from the good old days (late 2000s) so great, right from your smartphone. ▼Leveling and Reincarnation What would an MMO be without leveling! Nothing beats the feeling of overcoming adversity, discovering new and better ways to farm exp, and growing stronger with each level. Assign stat points each time you level up, respec and reincarnate. Grow stronger, and build your character your way. ▼Collecting Ingredients and Upgrading Weapons Collect ingredients to improve your equipment by defeating powerful monsters and fishing. Fight stronger monsters, face new challenges and prepare for the next power spike! ▼Pets All enemies can join you, even bosses (some arena monsters are off limits)! There can be as little as a 0.3% chance that some enemies will join you when defeated. The odds may be slim, but that feeling of payoff when it happens is incredible!

Screenshots

Destination4 screens
Re4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Re at 513 against Destination's 35. Re also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 71%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Destination sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Re sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Destination against 4.7 for Re. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Re has 513 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Destination's written reviews are positive against 82% of Re's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Destination ships an update every 3 weeks, Re every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Destination versus Re: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDestinationRe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35 ratings)4.7 (513 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35513 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size312 MB232 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHironori YoshikawaPONIX LLC

Customer experience

Destination

All ratings35 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Re

All ratings513 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative12.2%

Bugs and requests

Destination

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Re

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Golem boss not respawning properly
  • Upgrade materials not working as intended
  • Permanent loading screen issue
  • Inconsistent drop rates for certain items

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add map or guide to help progression
  • Implement save/load system
  • Provide option to remove ads
  • Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
  • Add ability to contact developer for support

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Destination

One-time10
  • 200,000G$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Free ADV Skip$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 420,000G$1.99
  • 880,000G$3.99
  • 60,000G$4.99
  • 1,920,000G$7.99
  • 4,800,000G$15.99
  • 360,000G$19.99
  • 1,000,000G$49.99
6 purchases

Re

One-time6
  • crystal 10$0.99
  • crystal 55$4.99
  • crystal 180$14.99
Show 3 more
  • crystal 500$29.99
  • crystal 1200$59.99
  • crystal 3000$118.99

Questions

Is Destination free?
Destination is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Re free?
Re is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Destination or Re?
Re is rated higher. Destination averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Re averages 4.7 from 513 ratings.
Do Destination or Re have ads?
Both Destination and Re show ads.
Which is updated more often, Destination or Re?
Destination ships an update every 3 weeks, and Re every 10 days. Most recently, Destination was updated on October 22, 2026 and Re on October 24, 2026.

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