# Chicks vs Dragons & Diamonds

The clearest difference is rating: Dragons & Diamonds at 4.5 against Chicks's 3.0. Chicks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (3.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chicks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dragons & Diamonds sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dragons & Diamonds holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 243 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Chicks's written reviews are positive against 64% of Dragons & Diamonds's.

Chicks ships an update every 2 months, Dragons & Diamonds every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chicks | Dragons & Diamonds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicks/id358348579/reviews) | **[4.5 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-and-diamonds/id1223359380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **243** |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Triniti Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/328034860) | [Kiloo](https://appshunter.io/developer/330629809) |

## What reviewers say

### Chicks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicks/id358348579)

Guide a group of chicks through a mysterious portal to another dimension. Use various tools to help them navigate obstacles and escape back to their meadow before time runs out. This puzzle game features delightful animation and challenging levels.

**Highlights:** 32 unique levels, 4 whimsical environments, 8 different tools, Delightful animation, Fast-forward button, Double tap zooming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chicks Skip Stages Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute graphics
- 🚀 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Screen rotation problems
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game not configured for newer phones
- Screen gets cut off in landscape mode
- Crashes on launch or during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Faster gameplay speed
- Ability to reset all levels


### Dragons & Diamonds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-and-diamonds/id1223359380)

Embark on a fantasy adventure to defeat dragons and collect treasure. Rescue bounty hunters to build a powerful team and use strategic match-3 gameplay to overcome challenging foes. Explore a lost world filled with dungeons, beasts, and riches.

**Highlights:** Match-3 diamond puzzles, Dragon battles, Hunter team building, Fantasy world exploration, Loot collection and upgrades, Strategic combat

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome to the hunt! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Energy | $3.99 | one-time |
| EXTRA HEART | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enjoy the Starter Pack! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| NEW ENERGY PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 💡 Requires strategy and thinking
- 🎨 Great graphics and art style
- ✨ Clean interface, not predatory
- 💯 Challenging objectives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow progress at higher levels
- 🎲 Heavily luck-based
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements
- ⏳ Long grinding required
- 😩 Difficulty spikes beyond playability

**Reported bugs**

- Progress blocked by bugs (e.g., 23/24 stars)
- Rewards not received due to bugs
- Achievement not registering
- Cannot go past the first crystal set
- Game stays on stone connection screen

**Requested features**

- More levels
- More characters
- Update with more levels and characters
- PvP soon


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chicks free?

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

### Is Dragons & Diamonds free?

Dragons & Diamonds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chicks or Dragons & Diamonds?

Dragons & Diamonds is rated higher. Chicks averages 3.0 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Dragons & Diamonds averages 4.5 from 243 ratings.

### Do Chicks or Dragons & Diamonds have ads?

Dragons & Diamonds shows ads; Chicks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chicks or Dragons & Diamonds?

Chicks ships an update every 2 months, and Dragons & Diamonds every 6 weeks. Most recently, Chicks was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dragons & Diamonds on October 21, 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.*