Comparison

Not Dragon, Dragon vs Echo Blade

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

Head to head
About

Not Dragon, Dragon

A challenging game of chance and wit where players choose portals to avoid a fearsome dragon. It offers multiple game modes, including a classic mode testing luck and foresight, and a grand mode for the most astute minds.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes
  • Classic mode for luck and foresight
  • Grand mode for astute minds
  • Choice-based gameplay
  • Leaderboards
Features
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Hark! Not Dragon, but Dragon doth challenge thy wits, thy choices, and verily, a sprinkle of fortune's favor! By mine own hand, I have crafted four modes of play: the simple, the classic, the ever-changing, and the grand. Each beckons to those brave souls seeking eternal glory. Choose ye the portal that hides not the fearsome dragon, and riches shall be thine! The classic mode is the very foundation of this grand jest! If thou art blessed with keen senses, the favor of Lady Luck, or perchance, a touch of the seer's sight, thou might find thy name etched upon the ChestMaster's scroll of honor. 'Tis a merry test to see how far the winds of chance might carry a soul, or if some possess a gift of foresight so profound, it borders on the mystical.   The grand mode is reserved for minds most astute. If thou art of simpler wit, mayhaps thou shouldst stick to the lesser challenges, or mayhaps, refrain from partaking in this jape altogether.

About

Echo Blade

This is a strategic slash 'em up puzzle game with satisfying gameplay. Explore unique worlds, conquer challenging levels, and face diverse enemies with intuitive one-touch controls. Available through a subscription service.

Highlights
  • Strategic slashing gameplay
  • 3 unique worlds
  • 21 challenging levels
  • 4 unique enemy types
  • Intuitive one-touch controls
  • No ads or in-app purchases (for subscribers)
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Available exclusively for Halfbrick+ members - Echo Blade is in Early Access! Slash, Repeat Conquer! Enjoy an uninterrupted experience with no ads. From the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, we bring you Echo Blade! A strategic, satisfying, slash 'em up puzzle game that will have you hooked from the first swipe. Ready to join our hero on a thrilling quest across 3 unique worlds? Harness your strategic skills across 21 thrilling levels, facing off against diverse enemies, each with their own distinct behaviors. FEATURES: ● Experience the juicy thrill of slashing through enemies ● 3 unique worlds to explore and conquer ● Master 21 challenging levels ● Strategically navigate through 4 unique enemy types ● Enjoy intuitive one-touch controls ● No ads - no in-app purchases WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com **************************************** View our privacy policy at https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy View our terms of service at https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement

Screenshots

Not Dragon, Dragon3 screens
Echo Blade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Not Dragon, Dragon at 64% against Echo Blade's 10%. Not Dragon, Dragon also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Echo Blade's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Echo Blade sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Not Dragon, Dragon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Not Dragon, Dragon holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Not Dragon, Dragon's written reviews are positive against 10% of Echo Blade's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Not Dragon, Dragon ships an update every 4 months, Echo Blade every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Not Dragon, Dragon versus Echo Blade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNot Dragon, DragonEcho Blade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (13 ratings) — better1.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB332 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSANDY SEROWSKIHalfbrick

Customer experience

Not Dragon, Dragon

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

Echo Blade

All ratings11 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative90.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

In-app purchases

None

Not Dragon, Dragon

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Echo Blade

Subscriptions5
  • Halfbrick+2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99

Questions

Is Not Dragon, Dragon free?
Not Dragon, Dragon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Echo Blade free?
Echo Blade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Not Dragon, Dragon or Echo Blade?
Not Dragon, Dragon is rated higher. Not Dragon, Dragon averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Echo Blade averages 1.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Not Dragon, Dragon or Echo Blade have ads?
Both Not Dragon, Dragon and Echo Blade show ads.
Which is updated more often, Not Dragon, Dragon or Echo Blade?
Not Dragon, Dragon ships an update every 4 months, and Echo Blade every 2 months. Most recently, Not Dragon, Dragon was updated on September 16, 2026 and Echo Blade on June 5, 2026.

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