# Vikings II vs Dragon Survival

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dragon Survival at every 2 weeks against Vikings II's every 2 months. Dragon Survival also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 37%). Vikings II's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 360) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vikings II sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Dragon Survival sells 10 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 — 4.6 for Vikings II against 4.7 for Dragon Survival. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vikings II has 3.2K ratings behind it against 360, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Vikings II's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dragon Survival's.

Vikings II ships an update every 2 months, Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vikings II | Dragon Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vikings-ii/id1494471470/reviews) | **[4.7 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 360 |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 935 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MOBASO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457825223) | [AlchemistGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547581279) |

## What reviewers say

### Vikings II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vikings-ii/id1494471470)

Embark on an epic archery adventure, battling mythical creatures like Fenrirs, Giants, and Dragons. Earn gold, train your Viking warrior, and conquer hundreds of levels to achieve a place in Valhalla. Enhance your stats and overcome challenging obstacles to become the ultimate archer.

**Highlights:** Choose and train your Viking, Defeat hundreds of legendary monsters, Explore beautiful worlds, Hundreds of levels and obstacles, Level-up and increase stats

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| x30 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| x150 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| x300 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| x600 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| x1500 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| x3200 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 💰 Generous rewards for watching ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads not working
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and bosses
- 🤯 Game becomes too easy after unlocking certain characters

**Reported bugs**

- Gold/currency display bugs
- Subscription issues
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Increased difficulty progression
- More character diversity and abilities
- Endless mode or ability to replay levels


### 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 Vikings II free?

Vikings II 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, Vikings II or Dragon Survival?

Dragon Survival is rated higher. Vikings II averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Dragon Survival averages 4.7 from 360 ratings.

### Do Vikings II or Dragon Survival have ads?

Both Vikings II and Dragon Survival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vikings II or Dragon Survival?

Vikings II ships an update every 2 months, and Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vikings II was updated on November 11, 2026 and Dragon Survival on November 7, 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.*