# Dragons Evolution vs Vampire Evolution

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dragons Evolution at 3.5K against Vampire Evolution's 126. Vampire 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. Dragons Evolution sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Vampire Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Dragons Evolution against 4.8 for Vampire Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragons Evolution has 3.5K ratings behind it against 126, 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 100% of Vampire Evolution's.

Dragons Evolution ships an update monthly, Vampire Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragons Evolution | Vampire Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-evolution-merge-dino/id1446449727/reviews) | **[4.8 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-evolution-idle-horror/id6444013942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 126 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OKTOPUS GEIMS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440191171) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## 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


### Vampire Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-evolution-idle-horror/id6444013942)

Combine mutant creatures to build a horde of blood-thirsty vampires. Discover new species, unlock stages, and enjoy a dark story with idle clicker gameplay. Keep your vampires fed to unlock more.

**Highlights:** Combine creatures to create new monsters, Discover different vampire species and stages, Idle clicker gameplay with coin generation, Unlock a mind-blowing dark story, Doodle-like illustrations, Open-ended gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles High | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trinket Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dragons Evolution free?

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

### Is Vampire Evolution free?

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

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

Vampire Evolution is rated higher. Dragons Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Vampire Evolution averages 4.8 from 126 ratings.

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

Both Dragons Evolution and Vampire Evolution show ads.

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

Dragons Evolution ships an update monthly, and Vampire Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dragons Evolution was updated on October 17, 2026 and Vampire Evolution on October 8, 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.*