# Dragons Evolution vs Fairy Evolution

Dragons Evolution and Fairy Evolution both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Dragons Evolution's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fairy Evolution's. Dragons Evolution also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 161). 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 Fairy Evolution sells 14 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 4.7 for Fairy Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragons Evolution has 3.6K ratings behind it against 161, 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 50% of Fairy Evolution's.

Dragons Evolution ships an update monthly, Fairy Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragons Evolution | Fairy Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-evolution-merge-dino/id1446449727/reviews) | **[4.7 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-evolution-magic-idle/id6444013975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 161 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 50.0% 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 | 156 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


### Fairy Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-evolution-magic-idle/id6444013975)

Embark on a magical adventure where you evolve tiny creatures into funny mutant mages. Merge similar fairies to discover new species, earn coins, and unlock power-ups in a whimsical world filled with fantastical twists and open-ended gameplay.

**Highlights:** Merge similar fairies to create new creatures, Evolve magic creatures into advanced forms, Collect coins and power-ups, Discover different magical species and stages, Engage in open-ended gameplay, Encounter impostors and visit the Pantheon

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $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 |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles High | $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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dragons Evolution free?

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

### Is Fairy Evolution free?

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

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

Fairy Evolution is rated higher. Dragons Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Fairy Evolution averages 4.7 from 161 ratings.

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

Both Dragons Evolution and Fairy Evolution show ads.

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

Dragons Evolution ships an update monthly, and Fairy Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dragons Evolution was updated on October 29, 2026 and Fairy Evolution on October 27, 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.*