# Fling! Lite vs DragonVale

The clearest difference is rating: DragonVale at 4.7 against Fling! Lite's 3.8. DragonVale also leads on ratings volume (100K vs 516) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). Fling! Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fling! Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DragonVale sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DragonVale holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DragonVale has 100K ratings behind it against 516, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Fling! Lite's written reviews are positive against 73% of DragonVale's.

Fling! Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, DragonVale every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fling! Lite | DragonVale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (516 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fling-lite/id325825863/reviews) | **[4.7 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonvale-breed-dragons/id440045374/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 516 | **100K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#28** |
| Size | 78 MB | 537 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bevin Software OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053409328) | [Deca Live Operations GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464120176) |

## What reviewers say

### Fling! Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fling-lite/id325825863)

A highly-rated puzzle game where players fling furballs to solve unique challenges. Offers multiple game modes, hints, and a vast number of puzzles with increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** Thousands of unique puzzles, 19 levels of increasing difficulty, Free-play, Arcade, and Challenge modes, Hint system for assistance, Automatic game saving, Local and global high scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and challenging puzzle game
- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- 💡 Addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Good brain exercise
- 🕹️ Fun for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔚 Limited number of free levels
- 💰 Encourages in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Gets repetitive after a while
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Hint feature not always working as expected
- Menus and UI elements freezing

**Requested features**

- More free levels
- Difficulty settings
- Ability to save progress
- Compatibility updates for newer devices


### DragonVale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonvale-breed-dragons/id440045374)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Family, #150 Top Grossing · Simulation, #190 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

This game lets you collect, breed, and raise over 500 mythical dragons. Build a fantasy park, nurture your dragons from baby to elder, and send them on quests for treasures. Discover new dragons and decorations during seasonal events.

**Highlights:** Breed and hatch over 500 mythical dragons, Nurture dragons from baby to elder, Enter dragons in races and quests, Discover new dragons and decorations, Build and decorate floating islands, Connect and share with friends

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Treats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Treats | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Treats | $4.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Iceberry/Gem Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Eggs & Gem Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Outstanding Iceberry/Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Outstanding Eggs & Gem Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Impressive Iceberry/Gem Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Impressive Eggs & Gem Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Stunning Iceberry & Gem Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Stunning Eggs & Gem Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Iceberry/Gem Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Eggs & Gem Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐉 Nostalgic and long-running game
- 👍 Variety of unique dragons to collect
- 🎨 Appealing and creative dragon designs
- 🎉 Engaging seasonal events and new content
- 🤝 Cooperative breeding with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and upgrades
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long waiting times
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of new dragons
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🤔 Confusing and complicated new features (Rift)

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with ad-related features
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
- Inability to delete or reset saved parks

**Requested features**

- Ability to gift dragons to friends
- More customization options for islands
- Easier way to reorganize and manage park
- Reduced costs for habitats and upgrades
- Improved rewards and currency acquisition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fling! Lite free?

Fling! Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DragonVale free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fling! Lite or DragonVale?

DragonVale is rated higher. Fling! Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while DragonVale averages 4.7 from 100K ratings.

### Do Fling! Lite or DragonVale have ads?

DragonVale shows ads; Fling! Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fling! Lite or DragonVale?

Fling! Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, and DragonVale every 4 weeks. Most recently, Fling! Lite was updated on October 21, 2026 and DragonVale on October 31, 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.*