# War Tortoise 2 vs Dragon Survival

The clearest difference is ratings volume: War Tortoise 2 at 24K against Dragon Survival's 360. War Tortoise 2 also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. War Tortoise 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dragon Survival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

War Tortoise 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: War Tortoise 2 has 24K ratings behind it against 360, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of War Tortoise 2's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dragon Survival's.

War Tortoise 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | War Tortoise 2 | Dragon Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-tortoise-2/id1488000116/reviews)** | [4.7 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 360 |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 935 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) | [AlchemistGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547581279) |

## What reviewers say

### War Tortoise 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-tortoise-2/id1488000116)

Pilot a heavily armed War Tortoise, exploring a vast world, upgrading its weapons and armor, and recruiting units to battle enemies. This idle shooter combines exploration, incremental upgrades, and strategic combat with stunning graphics.

**Highlights:** Pilot a War Tortoise, Explore a vast world, Upgrade weapons and armor, Recruit units and build defenses, Collect resources, Idle shooter gameplay, Collect pilots and heroes

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 7 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 8 | $14.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 8 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 6 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Offline playable
- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 🚀 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Bugs with certain features
- 🐛 Progression issues
- 💰 Expensive upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when reaching high levels
- Progression blocked by upgrade requirements
- Certain enemies getting stuck behind tortoise

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options
- Ability to disable hints/tips
- Improved enemy variety
- Faster travel speed


### Dragon Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946)

Defend your village from monster attacks using legendary dragons. Combine infinite skills and dragon abilities to become the last survivor. Evade enemies with a dash function and face over 50 unique bosses.

**Highlights:** Infinite skill combinations, 24 types of dragon skills, Dash function for survival, Over 50 unique bosses, Weapon performance enhancement

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Box 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Growth Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 2 Growth Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Lv. 1 Support | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad Removal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Monthly Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super-Special Lv. 1 Support | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging survivor-like gameplay mechanics
- 🐉 Attractive dragon designs and IP integration
- ⏸️ Ability to pause and resume runs seamlessly
- 🎯 Multiple playstyles and build variety
- ⚡ Smooth gameplay rhythm and feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Predatory monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 💸 Excessive grinding required for progression
- 🔒 Overly restrictive tutorial forcing player decisions
- 📱 Frequent crashes on older devices
- 🌐 Network connectivity issues and loading problems

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck on loading screen with network error
- Update prompt appears but no update available
- Blue screen appears after using back button
- Game crashes 1-3 minutes into runs
- Crashes on iOS 14.3

**Requested features**

- Add more dragon characters
- Controller support (Xbox, etc.)
- Visible gear/equipment on character model
- Additional equipment types (pendants, rings)
- Endless mode or free energy grinding options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is War Tortoise 2 free?

War Tortoise 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dragon Survival free?

Dragon Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, War Tortoise 2 or Dragon Survival?

War Tortoise 2 is rated higher. War Tortoise 2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Dragon Survival averages 4.7 from 360 ratings.

### Do War Tortoise 2 or Dragon Survival have ads?

Both War Tortoise 2 and Dragon Survival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, War Tortoise 2 or Dragon Survival?

War Tortoise 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. Most recently, War Tortoise 2 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Dragon Survival on November 3, 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.*