# Dragons Evolution vs PairOfDice

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PairOfDice at none against Dragons Evolution's 11. PairOfDice also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Dragons Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. PairOfDice asks for nothing beyond the download.

PairOfDice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragons Evolution has 3.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dragons Evolution ships an update monthly, PairOfDice every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragons Evolution | PairOfDice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-evolution-merge-dino/id1446449727/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pairofdice/id6755760098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 73 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) | [Remy van Kampen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798791913) |

## 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


### PairOfDice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pairofdice/id6755760098)

A strategic dice game combining luck and strategy. Roll dice, score points by completing target numbers, and challenge friends in various multiplayer modes. Unlock cosmetic dice skins and track your progress on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Strategic dice rolling, Solo and multiplayer modes, Global leaderboards, Dice skin customization, Offline solo play, Friend challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dragons Evolution free?

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

### Is PairOfDice free?

PairOfDice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

PairOfDice is rated higher. Dragons Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while PairOfDice averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dragons Evolution or PairOfDice have ads?

Both Dragons Evolution and PairOfDice show ads.

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

Dragons Evolution ships an update monthly, and PairOfDice every 5 days. Most recently, Dragons Evolution was updated on October 24, 2026 and PairOfDice on October 15, 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.*