Comparison

Dark Witch Connect! vs Dragon Barrage

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dark Witch Connect!

Connect and clear characters from the Dark Witch series in this free puzzle game. Earn "Tres" to unlock new characters and strategically use Revenge Magic to clear the screen. Aim for high scores within the time limit.

Highlights
  • Connect and erase characters
  • Time-limited gameplay
  • Unlock new characters with "Tres"
  • Character point system
  • Revenge Magic for screen clearing
Features
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A free puzzle game featuring characters from the Dark Witch series. The goal is to connect and erase as many characters as possible within the time limit. You can get new characters by using "Tres" that you acquire while playing. Each character is worth a different amount of points. Revenge Magic can be activated to erase all of a specific character on screen.

About

Dragon Barrage

Experience a unique blend of brick breaker mechanics and roguelike RPG elements. Control a dragon to unleash chaotic, bouncing shots, clearing waves of enemies and collecting randomized loot. Embark on an adventure filled with fast-paced arcade action and strategic item builds.

Highlights
  • Brick breaker action
  • Roguelike RPG elements
  • Dragon companion control
  • Randomized item effects
  • Fast-paced arcade gameplay
  • Enemy wave destruction
Features
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A unique fusion of brick breaker action and roguelike RPG gameplay! Adventure across the world with your dragon companion in search of treasure! Endless hordes of enemies fill the screen. And then—bouncing shots create pure, screen-filling chaos! Control your dragon and unleash powerful shots that bounce all over the screen. Destroy waves of enemies pouring in from above! Defeated enemies may drop rare treasure chests. Each item has randomly generated effects, making every run unique. Perfect for fans of hack-and-slash and roguelike games! Easy to play, hard to put down! Enjoy fast, satisfying arcade action anytime.

Screenshots

Dark Witch Connect!4 screens
Dragon Barrage4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dark Witch Connect! and Dragon Barrage both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Dark Witch Connect!'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Dragon Barrage's. Dark Witch Connect! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dragon Barrage sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Dark Witch Connect! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dark Witch Connect! against 4.8 for Dragon Barrage. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Dark Witch Connect!'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Dragon Barrage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dark Witch Connect! ships an update every 5 days, Dragon Barrage every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dark Witch Connect! versus Dragon Barrage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark Witch Connect!Dragon Barrage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better4.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better23.7% of reviews
Number of ratings89 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB310 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperINSIDE SYSTEMRyogo Oka

Customer experience

Dark Witch Connect!

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dragon Barrage

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral15.8%
Negative60.5%

In-app purchases

None

Dark Witch Connect!

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Dragon Barrage

One-time13
  • Almighty Card x25$0.49
  • Game Speed Up$0.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$0.99
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  • Energy Potion x 18$1.49
  • Almighty Card x85$1.49
  • 2x EXP$1.99
  • Adventurer Pack$2.99
  • Energy Potion x 40$2.99
  • Almighty Card x192$2.99
  • Energy Potion x 95$5.99
  • Almighty Card x460$5.99
  • Energy Potion x 300$11.99
  • Almighty Card x1500$11.99

Questions

Is Dark Witch Connect! free?
Dark Witch Connect! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dragon Barrage free?
Dragon Barrage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dark Witch Connect! or Dragon Barrage?
Dark Witch Connect! is rated higher. Dark Witch Connect! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Dragon Barrage averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Dark Witch Connect! or Dragon Barrage have ads?
Dragon Barrage shows ads; Dark Witch Connect! does not.
Which is updated more often, Dark Witch Connect! or Dragon Barrage?
Dark Witch Connect! ships an update every 5 days, and Dragon Barrage every 3 days. Most recently, Dark Witch Connect! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Dragon Barrage on October 22, 2026.

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