# Forest Island vs Hatch Dragons

Forest Island and Hatch Dragons both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Hatch Dragons's written reviews are positive against 79% of Forest Island's. Hatch Dragons also leads on chart position (#48 vs #149). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forest Island sells 43 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 — 4.8 for Forest Island against 4.9 for Hatch Dragons. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Forest Island's written reviews are positive against 87% of Hatch Dragons's.

Forest Island ships an update weekly, Hatch Dragons every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forest Island | Hatch Dragons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-island/id1581726035/reviews) | **[4.9 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-dragons/id6746389113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #149 | **#48** |
| Size | 592 MB | 670 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanali Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/577348210) | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) |

## What reviewers say

### Forest Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-island/id1581726035)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

This idle simulation game allows players to restore a natural island by collecting diverse animals and birds. Players can clear pollution, grow habitats, and enjoy relaxing BGM and ASMR sounds. It's designed for stress relief and a peaceful gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Collect over 100 types of animals and birds, Restore island by clearing pollution, Grow diverse natural habitats, Relaxing BGM and ASMR sounds, Idle gameplay with continuous growth, Welcome gift for new users

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arcade Coin Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recovery of Snowflake Landmark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season Coin(S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Pass Coin Package (S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frog in your Pocket! New Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Pass Coin Package (S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Ad skip coupons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rare Animal Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Baby Duck in your Pocket! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Swan Package - Coupon Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fluffy Snow Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crescent Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rudolph Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Penguin Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Axolotl in your Pocket! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Wolf Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Black Rabbit Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Deer Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Fox Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Turtle Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Orca package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Glasses Bear Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Humpback Whale Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Snowflake Limited Animals | $7.99 | one-time |
| Guinea Pig Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Limited Animal Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Limited Animal Pack 3A | $7.99 | one-time |
| Capybara Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Foggy Isle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Forest Island: Snowflake Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Larga Seal Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coconut Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Blackfooted Albatross Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Red Paper Boat Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming atmosphere
- 🐾 Cute and adorable animals
- 🎶 Soothing background music
- 🕰️ Peaceful gameplay without pressure
- 🎁 Generous rewards and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📢 Excessive pop-ups and notifications
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks and limited gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progress without watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or getting stuck on loading screens
- Disappearing progress and lost in-app purchases
- Inability to complete certain quests or tasks
- Inconsistent or malfunctioning game mechanics

**Requested features**

- Ability to name or interact with animals
- More diverse and unique animal habitats
- Reduced reliance on ads for progression
- Improved camera functionality for photos
- Offline mode or reduced battery consumption


### Hatch Dragons

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Free · Simulation, #78 Top Grossing · Simulation, #132 Top Grossing · Casual, #150 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 Forest Island free?

Forest Island 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, Forest Island or Hatch Dragons?

Hatch Dragons is rated higher. Forest Island averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Hatch Dragons averages 4.9 from 22K ratings.

### Do Forest Island or Hatch Dragons have ads?

Both Forest Island and Hatch Dragons show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forest Island or Hatch Dragons?

Forest Island ships an update weekly, and Hatch Dragons every 10 days. Most recently, Forest Island was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hatch Dragons on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Forest Island or Hatch Dragons?

Forest Island currently peaks at #149 in the App Store charts, and Hatch Dragons at #48. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*