# Dragons Evolution vs Lion Evolution

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dragons Evolution at 3.6K against Lion Evolution's 118. Dragons Evolution also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 75%). 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 Lion 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 Lion Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragons Evolution has 3.6K ratings behind it against 118, 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 75% of Lion Evolution's.

Dragons Evolution ships an update monthly, Lion Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragons Evolution | Lion Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-evolution-merge-dino/id1446449727/reviews) | **[4.8 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-evolution-jungle-king/id6444013971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 75.0% 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 | 157 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


### Lion Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-evolution-jungle-king/id6444013971)

Combine mutant lions with unique manes to evolve new species. Discover different stages and a wild story in this incremental clicker game with doodle-like illustrations. Play freely with open-ended gameplay.

**Highlights:** Combine similar lions to create new creatures, Discover different stages and lion species, Earn coins to buy new creatures, Incremental clicker gameplay, Doodle-like illustrations, Open-ended gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alien Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles High | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Normal | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Full | $11.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Veteran Bundle | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dragons Evolution free?

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

### Is Lion Evolution free?

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

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

Lion Evolution is rated higher. Dragons Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Lion Evolution averages 4.8 from 118 ratings.

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

Both Dragons Evolution and Lion Evolution show ads.

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

Dragons Evolution ships an update monthly, and Lion Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dragons Evolution was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lion Evolution on October 24, 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.*