Comparison

Dino vs Doodly Doo

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

Head to head
About

Dino

This app offers a safe, ad-free educational experience for children aged 2-7, featuring over 25 dinosaur-themed games. It promotes learning through play, focusing on cognitive skills, problem-solving, and creativity in a fun, interactive environment.

Highlights
  • Hatch and care for dinosaurs
  • Dinosaur coloring and puzzles
  • Object sorting games
  • ABC learning with animals
  • Memory matching games
  • Montessori-inspired activities
Features
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Dinosaur Games for Kids is a safe educational app designed for toddlers and preschool children ages 2–7. Inspired by Montessori learning principles, it helps young children learn through play, exploration, and creativity — all in a fun dinosaur world. √ Fun dinosaur activities: - Hatch dinosaur eggs and care for friendly dinosaurs - Feed dinosaurs and help them get ready for bedtime - Color dinosaur pictures and watch them come to life - Solve puzzles and play matching games - Sort objects by size and color - Play memory games - Learn the ABC with animals - Enjoy cheerful music and sounds created for young children The app includes 25+ learning games across 9 dinosaur eggs, designed for independent play. √ Educational benefits: - Logical thinking and problem-solving - Fine motor skills - Visual memory - Hand-eye coordination - Early cognitive and preschool skills - Focus and concentration √ Designed for parents’ peace of mind: - 100% ad-free - No personal data collected - One-time purchase to unlock the full version - Parental gate protects all purchases - Works fully offline — no internet required - Simple, intuitive controls — no reading required Let your child learn, play, and explore with dinosaurs in a safe, educational environment. Download Dinosaur Games for Kids and turn playtime into learning time!

About

Doodly Doo

This app offers a collection of three engaging games for young children: a coloring book, jigsaw puzzles, and a memory matching game. Designed for ages 2 and up, it provides a safe, ad-free, and offline play experience with a single purchase unlocking all content.

Highlights
  • Coloring book with printable pages
  • Jigsaw puzzles with adjustable difficulty
  • Memory matching game
  • Offline play
  • Ad-free experience
  • One-time purchase
Features
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3 games in 1: coloring, puzzles & memory. No ads. No subscriptions. Buy once, play forever. Doodly Doo is a safe, cheerful game collection made for little hands and curious minds. Perfect for toddlers and young kids ages 2 and up. --- COLORING BOOK --- 14 adorable coloring pages featuring animals, dinosaurs, and silly birds. Chunky, toddler-friendly tools make it easy and satisfying, even for the youngest artists. - Color on screen or print pages for real pencils and markers - Sparks imagination and builds fine motor skills --- JIGSAW PUZZLES --- 42 puzzles across 3 difficulty levels (4 to 16 pieces). Grows with your child. Start simple, level up as confidence builds. - Helpful preview option for beginners - Builds spatial awareness and problem-solving skills --- MEMORY MATCH GAME --- 3 levels with 6 to 12 cards. Flip, find the match, and celebrate! Colorful characters and friendly designs keep toddlers engaged round after round. - Strengthens focus, memory, and concentration - Short rounds are perfect for little attention spans --- PARENTS LOVE DOODLY DOO --- - Zero ads -- not a single pop-up, ever - No subscriptions, one purchase unlocks everything, forever - No links out, your child stays safely inside the app - Works offline, perfect for car rides and flights - Adjustable settings: turn music and sounds on or off - Lock difficulty so your toddler stays in the right level - Rewarding balloon and bubble animations after every game - Designed for both iPhone and iPad --- FREE TO TRY --- Download free and explore. Love it? Unlock the full collection with a single one-time purchase -- no recurring charges, no hidden fees. Family Sharing included, so all your kids can play. Made by an independent developer and parent. Questions or feedback? I'd love to hear from you: hello@gertjan.com Download Doodly Doo and watch your child color, solve, and remember -- while you enjoy a well-deserved break. Privacy Policy: https://www.doodlydoo.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Dino4 screens
Doodly Doo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Doodly Doo at 5.0 against Dino's 4.1. Dino's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Dino sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Doodly Doo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doodly Doo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dino has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dino ships an update fortnightly, Doodly Doo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dino versus Doodly Doo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDinoDoodly Doo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (3.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrina SchensGertjan.com

Customer experience

Dino

All ratings3,787 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral11.9%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative8.7%

Doodly Doo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dino

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Game keeps crashing and breaking

Requested features

2 requests
  • More dinosaurs and games available
  • All features should be free to access

Doodly Doo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dino

One-time1
  • Full Version$9.99
1 purchases

Doodly Doo

One-time1
  • Full Version$3.99

Questions

Is Dino free?
Dino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doodly Doo free?
Doodly Doo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dino or Doodly Doo?
Doodly Doo is rated higher. Dino averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Doodly Doo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dino or Doodly Doo have ads?
Neither Dino nor Doodly Doo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dino or Doodly Doo?
Dino ships an update fortnightly, and Doodly Doo every 2 months. Most recently, Dino was updated on September 23, 2026 and Doodly Doo on June 12, 2026.

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