# Dragon vs Hatch Dragons

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dragon at none against Hatch Dragons's 19. Dragon also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Hatch Dragons's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hatch Dragons sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Dragon asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dragon against 4.9 for Hatch Dragons. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hatch Dragons has 24K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Dragon's written reviews are positive against 87% of Hatch Dragons's.

Dragon ships an update every 2 months, Hatch Dragons every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragon | Hatch Dragons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-the-eater/id1554643262/reviews)** | [4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-dragons/id6746389113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 86.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#60** |
| Size | 343 MB | 677 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maria Gordienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466613723) | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) |

## What reviewers say

### Dragon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-the-eater/id1554643262)

Embark on a dragon's journey from birth to giant, evolving your character as you choose. Grow stronger, overcome obstacles, and compete with other players for leaderboard dominance and special rewards. Enjoy easy gameplay with optional challenges.

**Highlights:** Evolve and choose character path, Max out character stats, Grow larger to overcome obstacles, Compete with other players, Utilize special abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hatch Dragons

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

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Simulation, #100 Top Grossing · Simulation, #144 Top Grossing · Casual, #173 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 Dragon free?

Dragon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hatch Dragons free?

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

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

Dragon is rated higher. Dragon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hatch Dragons averages 4.9 from 24K ratings.

### Do Dragon or Hatch Dragons have ads?

Both Dragon and Hatch Dragons show ads.

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

Dragon ships an update every 2 months, and Hatch Dragons every 10 days. Most recently, Dragon was updated on October 5, 2026 and Hatch Dragons on October 16, 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.*