# Bear Evolution vs Dragons Evolution

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dragons Evolution at 3.5K against Bear Evolution's 138. Bear Evolution's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bear Evolution sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Dragons Evolution sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.8 for Bear Evolution against 4.7 for Dragons Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragons Evolution has 3.5K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Bear Evolution's written reviews are positive against 84% of Dragons Evolution's.

Bear Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, Dragons Evolution monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bear Evolution | Dragons Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-evolution/id1289811498/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-evolution-merge-dino/id1446449727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 138 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [OKTOPUS GEIMS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440191171) |

## What reviewers say

### Bear Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-evolution/id1289811498)

Combine mutant bear species to discover new creatures and automate tasks. Watch your bear army gather resources, build structures, and earn coins. Explore different stages, uncover a mind-blowing story, and find one of the many possible endings in this idle clicker game.

**Highlights:** Combine mutant bear species, Automate resource gathering, Discover new creatures, Unlock different stages, Multiple possible endings, Idle clicker gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bear Evolution - Alien Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bear Evolution - Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bear Evolution - Hard Currency Pack Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bear Evolution - Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bear Evolution - Shop Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bear Evolution - Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bear Evolution - Alien Currency Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles High | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bear Evolution - Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bear Evolution - Starter Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bear Evolution - Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bear Evolution - Hard Currency Pack 4 | $19.99 | 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Grand Chest | $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 Bear Evolution free?

Bear Evolution 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, Bear Evolution or Dragons Evolution?

Bear Evolution is rated higher. Bear Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Dragons Evolution averages 4.7 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Bear Evolution or Dragons Evolution have ads?

Both Bear Evolution and Dragons Evolution show ads.

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

Bear Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dragons Evolution monthly. Most recently, Bear Evolution was updated on October 1, 2026 and Dragons Evolution on October 2, 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.*