# Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 vs Sky Gauntlet

The clearest difference is rating: Sky Gauntlet at 5.0 against Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021's 4.5. Sky Gauntlet also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021's advantage is ratings volume (893 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Sky Gauntlet sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sky Gauntlet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 has 893 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sky Gauntlet's.

Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 ships an update every 4 months, Sky Gauntlet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 | Sky Gauntlet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (893 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasy-dragon-simulator-2021/id1538573195/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-gauntlet/id6761032075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **893** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pamir Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480803046) | [Shawn Puri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887412425) |

## What reviewers say

### Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasy-dragon-simulator-2021/id1538573195)

Control a flying dragon, collect points, and battle enemies using fire breath. Explore a fantasy kingdom, unlock new dragons, and complete missions. Experience an epic journey as a powerful dragon.

**Highlights:** Control flying dragons, Battle enemy dragons with fire breath, Collect points and gems, Unlock new dragon types, Explore fantasy kingdoms, Complete dragon battle missions

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Coins Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 120000 Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome graphics and animations
- 👍 Great dragon flying experience
- 😊 Enjoyable for dragon lovers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 💤 Boring and repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty controlling the dragon's flight
- Disappearing dragons when landing in water
- Inability to progress past certain challenges
- Persistent ads even after purchasing the game

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer mode
- Introduce more gameplay elements like hunting, combat, and village destruction
- Improve controls and camera movement
- Expand the game world with new environments and islands
- Allow for more dragon customization and personalization


### Sky Gauntlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-gauntlet/id6761032075)

Engage in fast-paced aerial combat with one-touch controls. Dodge enemy fire, parry bullets back at foes, and battle through waves and massive bosses. Customize your bird and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** One-touch flight controls, Unique parry mechanic, 20+ waves of combat, 4+ massive bosses, Campaign, Survival, and Boss Rush modes, Bird customization, Leaderboards and daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 eggs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 eggs | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1400 eggs | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3500 eggs | $14.99 | one-time |
| 8000 eggs | $29.99 | one-time |
| 18,000 eggs | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 eggs | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 free?

Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sky Gauntlet free?

Sky Gauntlet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 or Sky Gauntlet?

Sky Gauntlet is rated higher. Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 893 ratings, while Sky Gauntlet averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 or Sky Gauntlet have ads?

Both Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 and Sky Gauntlet show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 or Sky Gauntlet?

Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 ships an update every 4 months, and Sky Gauntlet every 2 months. Most recently, Fantasy Dragon Simulator 2021 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sky Gauntlet on October 31, 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.*