# Grove vs Hatch Dragons

The clearest difference is ads: Grove at none against Hatch Dragons's shown. Hatch Dragons's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 2) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grove sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Hatch Dragons sells 18 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 — 5.0 for Grove against 4.9 for Hatch Dragons. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hatch Dragons has 24K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Grove ships an update every 11 days, Hatch Dragons every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grove | Hatch Dragons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grove-adopt-a-tree/id1543582140/reviews)** | [4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-dragons/id6746389113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 86.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#64** |
| Size | 76 MB | 677 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SkyRocket Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1401683627) | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) |

## What reviewers say

### Grove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grove-adopt-a-tree/id1543582140)

Explore the real world with augmented reality to plant and care for virtual trees. Collect diverse species, earn achievements, and learn about their environmental impact. This game combines fitness, education, and a virtual garden experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality tree planting, Collect diverse tree species, Earn achievements, Track daily steps, Learn about carbon sequestration, Virtual garden care

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Water Bulbs 15-Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Say Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Avatars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fertilizer 15-Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Sunshine 15-Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Access the Dev Diary | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Supporter | $2.99 | one-time |


### Hatch Dragons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-dragons/id6746389113)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Free · Simulation, #67 Top Grossing · Simulation, #115 Top Grossing · Casual, #176 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Collect and nurture hundreds of unique dragons in a magical forest. Restore the land by lifting fog, summoning dragons, and decorating your environment. Uncover their origins and lore as they grow into bonded companions.

**Highlights:** Summon hundreds of unique dragons, Hatch, feed, and raise dragons, Uncover dragon lore and origins, Clear fog and restore the forest, Decorate the forest with magical items, Participate in missions and events

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dragon's Hoard | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 130 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 04 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fruitkeeper Special | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Price Slasher | $4.99 | one-time |
| Discount Fruitmaster Fairy | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Price Slasher | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Haven | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fruitmaster Fairy | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 03 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 05 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fox Companion Decoration | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3750 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grove free?

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

### Is Hatch Dragons free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grove or Hatch Dragons?

Grove is rated higher. Grove averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hatch Dragons averages 4.9 from 24K ratings.

### Do Grove or Hatch Dragons have ads?

Hatch Dragons shows ads; Grove does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grove or Hatch Dragons?

Grove ships an update every 11 days, and Hatch Dragons every 10 days. Most recently, Grove was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hatch Dragons on October 19, 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.*