# Nanosaur 2 vs Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator

Nanosaur 2 and Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Nanosaur 2's written reviews are positive against 32% of Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator's. Nanosaur 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (428 vs 45). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator is free to download; Nanosaur 2 costs $3.99 up front. Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Nanosaur 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Nanosaur 2 against 4.1 for Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator has 428 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Nanosaur 2's written reviews are positive against 32% of Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator's.

Nanosaur 2 ships an update every 2 months, Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nanosaur 2 | Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanosaur-2/id293519917/reviews) | **[4.1 (428 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jurassic-dinosaur-simulator/id6444028799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **428** |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 83 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pangea Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/281736538) | [OneDegree Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850531994) |

## What reviewers say

### Nanosaur 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanosaur-2/id293519917)

Pilot a futuristic, weaponized flying dinosaur to battle enemies and retrieve dinosaur eggs. Engage in thrilling single or multiplayer modes with various game types like Battle, Capture the Flag, and Race. Collect powerups for an arsenal of destructive weaponry.

**Highlights:** Single and multiplayer modes, Game controller support, AirPlay support, Live broadcasting, Dinosaur flight simulation, Multiple multiplayer game types

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 🎨 Stunning graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🕹️ Classic game experience translated well to mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Levels are too long with no mid-level save option
- 🗺️ Lack of map or indicators for egg locations
- 💥 Instant death from collisions is frustrating
- 🎮 Controls can be difficult to master at first

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some users
- Multiplayer mode not functioning properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add mid-level save/checkpoint system
- Include map with egg locations marked
- Implement different difficulty settings
- Add more levels and gameplay variety
- Allow customization of controls and sensitivity


### Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jurassic-dinosaur-simulator/id6444028799)

Embark on a thrilling dinosaur survival adventure in this wild animal simulator. Engage in intense dinosaur battles and hunting expeditions within a realistic jungle environment.

**Highlights:** Dinosaur survival simulation, Wild animal hunting, Dinosaur fighting gameplay, Jungle environment exploration, Monster attack mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| no ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| coins 1000 | $15.99 | one-time |
| unlock all modes | $15.99 | one-time |
| coins 500000 | $18.99 | one-time |
| coins 30000 | $23.99 | one-time |
| unlock all players | $23.99 | one-time |
| unlock everything | $27.99 | one-time |
| coins 50000 | $31.99 | one-time |
| Coins 100000 | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 📱 Offline playability available
- 🦖 Immersive dinosaur simulation experience
- 🎨 Good graphics quality (according to some users)
- ⏱️ Good time killer for casual gaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 💰 High cost ($8) to remove ads
- 🎨 Poor graphics quality and low resolution
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and control issues
- 🎯 Misleading marketing with unrealistic preview images

**Reported bugs**

- Ads appearing every 5-30 seconds during gameplay
- Ads blocking game buttons and screen elements
- Persistent ads that won't close properly
- Game lag and performance issues
- Difficult dinosaur steering and movement controls

**Requested features**

- Freestyle/free roam mode without mandatory missions
- Reduced ad frequency or better ad placement
- Improved graphics and texture quality
- Accurate dinosaur classifications (herbivore vs carnivore)
- Realistic dinosaur abilities (remove fire-breathing T-Rex)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nanosaur 2 free?

Nanosaur 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator free?

Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nanosaur 2 or Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator?

Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator is rated higher. Nanosaur 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator averages 4.1 from 428 ratings.

### Do Nanosaur 2 or Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator have ads?

Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator shows ads; Nanosaur 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nanosaur 2 or Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator?

Nanosaur 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nanosaur 2 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Jurassic Dinosaur Simulator on October 27, 2026.

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