Comparison

WizardBlox vs DragonVale

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

Head to head
About

WizardBlox

A puzzle mini-game inspired by a popular PC title. Slide blocks to create matches of three or more, preventing them from reaching the top. Earn in-game rewards for a connected PC character.

Highlights
  • Match-3 block puzzle gameplay
  • Special blocks like pinwheels and bombs
  • Earn codes for Wizard101 in-game items
  • Prevent blocks from reaching the top
  • Reinforced and frozen block mechanics
Features
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From the makers of Wizard101 for the PC comes WizardBlox, a puzzle mini-game from the hit video game Wizard101! WizardBlox is like the game you play in Wizard101 called Sorcery Stones but with a twist – In WizardBlox, you can earn codes for gold, potions, or other surprises to use with your Wizard101 character! Here’s how you play – touch and slide a block to move it horizontally left or right. Create matches of 3 or more blocks of a single color. Don't let the blocks reach the top of the screen or the game will be over! In addition to normal blocks, various special blocks can appear in the playfield. Pinwheels match any other block. Bombs count as a block of that color, and make a huge explosion when they go off! Jewels match any blocks like pinwheels, and also destroy all the blocks of that color when you make a match. Reinforced blocks must be matched once to destroy their reinforcement. Frozen blocks cannot be swapped around.

About

DragonVale

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
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Breed two dragons. Find out what hatches. Then do it hundreds of times over! DragonVale is the original dragon-breeding park builder, raise mythical creatures from egg to elder and build a floating island paradise in the clouds. Fifteen years on, players still haven't hatched everything. ---- BREED & DISCOVER ---- Every pairing is a question. Combine two dragons, wait for the egg, and find out what their elements produce together. Some results take minutes. Some take seasons. A few have taken the community years to crack. • Hundreds of dragons to uncover, from common hatchlings to legendary rarities • Elemental combinations that reward experimentation, not memorization • The Dragonarium tracks every dragon you have bred, hatched, and raised • Team up in the Cooperative Breeding Cave for dragons you cannot get alone • Rare and limited dragons return only during specific events — miss one and you wait • Twin and rift dragons for players who want the deep end of the collection ---- RAISE THEM ---- A dragon is not finished when it hatches. Feed it, level it, and watch it change. • Grow and harvest Dragon Treats on your own farms to feed your collection • Every dragon transforms through baby, juvenile, adult, and elder stages • Each stage is drawn by hand — no recolors, no reused models • Enter your dragons in races and send them on quests for treasure and Dragon Cash • Higher-level dragons unlock better breeding results and bigger rewards • Elder forms take real dedication and look like it ---- BUILD YOUR PARK ---- Your islands float above the clouds, and the layout is entirely yours. • Expand across dozens of islands, each with its own habitats and terrain • Match habitats to elements — fire, water, air, earth, lightning, and far stranger • Decorate with hundreds of items, from topiaries and fountains to full attractions • Rearrange anything, anytime — your park is never locked into one design • Explore beyond the sky and chase Galaxy Dragons among the stars ---- SOMETHING NEW EVERY SEASON ---- DragonVale has run live events continuously for over a decade, and the calendar never repeats itself. • Seasonal events bring new dragons, decorations, habitats, and activities • Limited-time challenges with rewards you cannot get any other way • Regular updates with genuinely new content, not just maintenance • Returning favorites for players who missed them the first time around ---- PLAY WITH FRIENDS ---- • Visit friends' parks and see what they have managed to hatch • Send gems and gifts to help each other along • Share your rarest finds and compare Dragonariums • Breed cooperatively for results neither of you could reach alone ---- MADE BY HAND ---- Every dragon in DragonVale started as a sketch on someone's desk. • Spectacular visuals, sparkling animations, and eggs worth staring at • Every egg, baby, juvenile, adult, and elder drawn frame by frame by our artists • Each creature imagined by a person before a single line was ever drawn • An original soundtrack composed and recorded by our award-winning composer • Fifteen years of craft from a studio that has never taken the shortcut Legend says dragons are fierce, fire-breathing monsters. DragonVale says otherwise. From cuddly hatchlings that fit in your hand to massive, time-bending elders that reshape the sky, these are creatures worth raising — and the park you build for them is worth showing off. Whether you have five minutes to harvest treats or an afternoon to redesign an entire island, there is always something waiting. Start with two dragons and an empty stretch of sky. See where it goes. Your park. Your dragons. Your DragonVale. Download free and start hatching. Your first egg is already waiting. _________________________________ PLEASE NOTE! Some game items can be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases. DragonVale requires an internet connection to play.

Screenshots

WizardBlox2 screens
DragonVale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DragonVale at 4.7 against WizardBlox's 3.6. DragonVale also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (100K vs 234). WizardBlox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. DragonVale sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. WizardBlox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DragonVale holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DragonVale has 100K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of WizardBlox's written reviews are positive against 65% of DragonVale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WizardBlox ships an update every 23 months, DragonVale every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
WizardBlox versus DragonVale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWizardBloxDragonVale
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (234 ratings)4.7 (100K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings234100K — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#39 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB535 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.Deca Live Operations GmbH

Customer experience

WizardBlox

All ratings234 ratings
Positive60.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral16.0%
Negative23.2%

DragonVale

All ratings99,788 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews979 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral11.2%
Negative23.8%

User reviews

WizardBlox

From 234 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive game
  • 💰 Able to earn rewards for Wizard101
  • 🕹️ Nostalgic for Wizard101 players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when trying to redeem codes
  • 🔒 Codes only work for US accounts
  • 🏆 Disappointing rewards/prizes

DragonVale

From 100K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🐉 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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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)

Bugs and requests

WizardBlox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues, unable to redeem codes
  • Game crashes at higher levels
  • Rewards/codes not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Compatibility for console accounts
  • More mini-games from Wizard101
  • Ability to save/store redeemed codes
  • Wizard101 mobile app version
  • Better rewards like crowns, mounts, pets

DragonVale

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

WizardBlox

No in-app purchases

20 purchases

DragonVale

One-time20
  • Pile of Cash$0.99
  • Pile of Treats$0.99
  • Pile of Gems$1.99
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  • Sack of Cash$1.99
  • Sack of Treats$1.99
  • Sack of Gems$4.99
  • Bag of Cash$4.99
  • Bag of Treats$4.99
  • Excellent Iceberry/Gem Bundle$4.99
  • Excellent Eggs & Gem Bundle$4.99
  • Bag of Gems$9.99
  • Outstanding Iceberry/Gem Pack$9.99
  • Outstanding Eggs & Gem Bundle$9.99
  • Impressive Iceberry/Gem Bundle$19.99
  • Impressive Eggs & Gem Bundle$19.99
  • Box of Gems$24.99
  • Stunning Iceberry & Gem Bundle$49.99
  • Stunning Eggs & Gem Bundle$49.99
  • Incredible Iceberry/Gem Bundle$99.99
  • Incredible Eggs & Gem Bundle$99.99

Questions

Is WizardBlox free?
WizardBlox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DragonVale free?
DragonVale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WizardBlox or DragonVale?
DragonVale is rated higher. WizardBlox averages 3.6 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while DragonVale averages 4.7 from 100K ratings.
Do WizardBlox or DragonVale have ads?
DragonVale shows ads; WizardBlox does not.
Which is updated more often, WizardBlox or DragonVale?
WizardBlox ships an update every 23 months, and DragonVale every 4 weeks. Most recently, WizardBlox was updated on October 16, 2026 and DragonVale on October 21, 2026.

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