# Tiny Quest vs Dragon Survival

The clearest difference is rating: Dragon Survival at 4.7 against Tiny Quest's 4.3. Dragon Survival also leads on ratings volume (360 vs 86). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dragon Survival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dragon Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 360 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Tiny Quest's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dragon Survival's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Quest | Dragon Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-quest-idle-rpg-game/id1659769609/reviews) | **[4.7 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **360** |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 365 MB | 935 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SUPERBOX. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165756567) | [AlchemistGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547581279) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-quest-idle-rpg-game/id1659769609)

Embark on an adventure where heroes and pets grow infinitely and merge to defeat monsters. Collect heroes, combine skills, and explore mines and dungeons for items. Enjoy offline idle rewards and uncover hidden artifacts to become the strongest.

**Highlights:** Collect and combine heroes with unique skills, Merge pets to create stronger creatures, Infinite hero and pet growth, Explore mines and dungeons for items, Offline idle rewards, Discover hidden artifacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New User Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage 100 Bonus Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Day 1 Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Day 2 Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Goddess Blessing Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 7 Ticket Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ads Removal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Merge Premium Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Growth Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- ✨ Great graphics and music
- 🎮 Fun idle game
- 💯 Good progression curve
- 🌟 Refreshing and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Forced ads
- 🚫 No sign in with Apple
- 💸 Ads are too frequent
- 🚫 Game abandoned by company
- 🐛 App won't run after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot sign in with Apple
- Forced ads appearing
- Cannot connect to the game
- Black screen on boot/loading
- App Store update issues

**Requested features**

- Remove ads or make cheaper
- Add chat and PVP arena
- Add global ranking
- Add village function for passive income
- More character variety with different playstyles


### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Box 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Growth Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 2 Growth Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 2 | $3.99 | 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 |
| Advanced Monthly Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super-Special Lv. 1 Support | $17.99 | 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 Tiny Quest free?

Tiny Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dragon Survival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Quest or Dragon Survival?

Dragon Survival is rated higher. Tiny Quest averages 4.3 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Dragon Survival averages 4.7 from 360 ratings.

### Do Tiny Quest or Dragon Survival have ads?

Both Tiny Quest and Dragon Survival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Quest or Dragon Survival?

Tiny Quest ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Quest was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dragon Survival on November 3, 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.*