# Dragons Evolution vs Dragon Widget Game

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dragon Widget Game at none against Dragons Evolution's 11. Dragon Widget Game also leads on ratings volume (47K vs 3.6K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Dragons Evolution's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 61%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dragons Evolution sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Dragon Widget Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dragons Evolution against 4.7 for Dragon Widget Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragon Widget Game has 47K ratings behind it against 3.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Dragons Evolution's written reviews are positive against 61% of Dragon Widget Game's.

Dragons Evolution ships an update monthly, Dragon Widget Game fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragons Evolution | Dragon Widget Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-evolution-merge-dino/id1446449727/reviews)** | [4.7 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-widget-game/id1547577884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **47K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 243 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OKTOPUS GEIMS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440191171) | [Mert Yilmaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529862748) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Dragon Widget Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-widget-game/id1547577884)

Interact with your dragon directly from your home screen. Hatch an egg, feed and grow your dragon, and engage in battles with other dragons. Monitor your dragon's progress seamlessly through both the game and a dedicated widget.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget, Dragon hatching and growth, Dragon feeding and powering up, Dragon battles, Progress tracking

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🐉 Cute dragons
- 🎨 Customizable widget
- 🎮 Fun mini-games
- 🏆 Battling other players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Slow hatching and evolution
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Ads failing to load
- Dragon progress resetting
- Inability to access certain features
- Widget not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow dragons to move on home screen
- Add more dragon varieties
- Improve resource management (food, water, sleep)
- Introduce a premium version to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dragons Evolution free?

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

### Is Dragon Widget Game free?

Dragon Widget Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dragons Evolution or Dragon Widget Game?

Dragons Evolution is rated higher. Dragons Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Dragon Widget Game averages 4.7 from 47K ratings.

### Do Dragons Evolution or Dragon Widget Game have ads?

Both Dragons Evolution and Dragon Widget Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dragons Evolution or Dragon Widget Game?

Dragons Evolution ships an update monthly, and Dragon Widget Game fortnightly. Most recently, Dragons Evolution was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dragon Widget Game on October 29, 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.*