# Fire Survivors vs Dragon Survival

The clearest difference is rating: Dragon Survival at 4.7 against Fire Survivors's 3.9. Dragon Survival also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Fire Survivors's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 38) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dragon Survival sells 37 one-off in-app purchases. Fire Survivors asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dragon Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragon Survival has 357 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Fire Survivors's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dragon Survival's.

Fire Survivors ships an update every 2 months, Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire Survivors | Dragon Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-survivors/id1625316632/reviews) | **[4.7 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **357** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 935 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GMK Negocios e Participacoes Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/466539133) | [AlchemistGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547581279) |

## What reviewers say

### Fire Survivors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-survivors/id1625316632)

Battle hordes of fire monsters using water weapons and powers. Upgrade your arsenal and skills to become stronger, rescue survivors for new gear, and create powerful combos. Can you defeat the fire boss at the end of each level?

**Highlights:** Fight hordes of enemies, Upgrade weapons and skills, Rescue survivors for new gear, Mix and match powers for combos, Defeat fire boss

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dragon Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946)

Defend your village from monster attacks using legendary dragons. Combine infinite skills and dragon abilities to become the last survivor. Evade enemies with a dash function and face over 50 unique bosses.

**Highlights:** Infinite skill combinations, 24 types of dragon skills, Dash function for survival, Over 50 unique bosses, Weapon performance enhancement

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Must-Need Package! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Growth Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nameless One | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magician of Wisdom | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stage 3 Growth Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Greedy Nine Tailed Fox | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Devourer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Berserker of Fury | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lazy Dark Lord | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stage 2 Growth Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stage 4 Growth Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stage 5 Growth Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stage 6 Growth Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stage 7 Growth Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mokoji Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Lv. 1 Support | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad Removal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Durun Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Monthly Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roulette Event Package 8 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roulette Event Package 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Lv. 3 Support | $12.99 | one-time |
| 7-Day Event Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super-Special Lv. 1 Support | $17.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Pass PLUS | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Package 3 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 13,000 Gems | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging survivor-like gameplay mechanics
- 🐉 Attractive dragon designs and IP integration
- ⏸️ Ability to pause and resume runs seamlessly
- 🎯 Multiple playstyles and build variety
- ⚡ Smooth gameplay rhythm and feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Predatory monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 💸 Excessive grinding required for progression
- 🔒 Overly restrictive tutorial forcing player decisions
- 📱 Frequent crashes on older devices
- 🌐 Network connectivity issues and loading problems

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck on loading screen with network error
- Update prompt appears but no update available
- Blue screen appears after using back button
- Game crashes 1-3 minutes into runs
- Crashes on iOS 14.3

**Requested features**

- Add more dragon characters
- Controller support (Xbox, etc.)
- Visible gear/equipment on character model
- Additional equipment types (pendants, rings)
- Endless mode or free energy grinding options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fire Survivors free?

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

### Is Dragon Survival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fire Survivors or Dragon Survival?

Dragon Survival is rated higher. Fire Survivors averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Dragon Survival averages 4.7 from 357 ratings.

### Do Fire Survivors or Dragon Survival have ads?

Both Fire Survivors and Dragon Survival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fire Survivors or Dragon Survival?

Fire Survivors ships an update every 2 months, and Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fire Survivors was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dragon Survival on October 7, 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.*