Comparison

Dragon Panic vs Running Dino

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

Head to head
About

Dragon Panic

Control adorable dragons to incinerate incoming attacks from a knight. Tilt your device to move and tap to shoot fireballs, aiming to survive as long as possible and achieve high scores on the leaderboards. Enjoy retro graphics and sound effects in this fast-paced arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Retro graphics and sound
  • Tilt or virtual D-pad controls
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Tweet high scores
  • Power-up potions
  • Enemy attack variety
Features
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"Dragon Panic looks and sounds as old school as you can get. The game is simple, survive as long as you can without getting bonked on the head, which of course is always easier said than done." - http://appadvice.com "...after one round I was hooked. It packs a definite just-one-more-time draw to rank on the leaderboards." - http://toucharcade.com "Dragon Panic offers a unique rushing raw excitement that players would enjoy irrespective of age." - http://iphonefootprint.com "The general look and feel is very reminiscent of games for the C64. If you want a fun, undemanding look back, Dragon Panic is definitely a title to check out." - http://zaxxon1-retrogames.blogspot.com Help Berny and Blaze, the adorable pink and green dragons, thwart the cowardly knight by incinerating his barrage of attacks in his quest for fame, fortune, and of course the princess. Tilt the phone to move the dragon. Tap the screen to shoot a fireball. Burn everything but don't get bonked on the head. Features: Game Center leaderboards Tweet your high score Virtual D-Pad or Tilt control Retro graphics Old school sound FX and music Details: Rocks and Shields destroy a stepping stone in one hit. Swords, Spears, and Axes do less damage. Bombs do more damage. Skulls will hamper the dragons' fireballs. Red potions clear the screen. Green potions make the dragons invincible. Blue potions replace a missing stone. Bats are worth big points. Game is over when Blaze or Berny gets hit.

About

Running Dino

Embark on a prehistoric adventure, guiding a dinosaur through lush jungles. Dodge obstacles, collect delicious pellets for bonuses, and utilize special items for extra lives. Swing on vines and leap over hazards in this thrilling running game.

Highlights
  • Dinosaur running gameplay
  • Obstacle dodging
  • Pellet collection for bonuses
  • Collect special items for extra lives
  • Vine swinging
  • Jump over hazards
Features
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Run, run, run!! Running Dino takes you back – way back – to the days when dinosaurs sprinted through the jungle, swinging from the trees! Move Dino through the prehistoric wilderness, dodging
obstacles and eating all the way! Pig out on tasty, colorful pellets as you run along, and collect special items for bonuses, including a new life! Jump over skulls and idols, dodge treacherous hanging rocks, and swing on vines across chasms!  Run, run, run!!

Screenshots

Dragon Panic4 screens
Running Dino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Running Dino at Free against Dragon Panic's $0.99. Running Dino also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (74% vs 50%). Dragon Panic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On ads 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

Running Dino is free to download; Dragon Panic costs $0.99 up front. Running Dino sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dragon Panic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dragon Panic holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Dino has 160 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Dragon Panic's written reviews are positive against 74% of Running Dino's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dragon Panic ships an update every 2 months, Running Dino fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Dragon Panic versus Running Dino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDragon PanicRunning Dino
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (24 ratings) — better3.9 (160 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews73.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24160 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.64.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB25 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDanny BlissBrainVault Games, LLC

Customer experience

Dragon Panic

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative21.4%

Running Dino

All ratings160 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral13.8%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral15.5%
Negative10.9%

Bugs and requests

Dragon Panic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Running Dino

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Jump button doesn't register sometimes despite sound playing
  • Double branch jumping fails to grab second vine
  • Ads cause game lag and speed inconsistencies
  • Dino character twitches while running
  • Game glitches on multiple devices
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  • Collectible letters obscure ground hazards
  • iOS 9 incompatibility

Requested features

8 requests
  • More game levels with endings
  • Difficulty settings or adjustable difficulty
  • Increased number of lives (5-6 instead of 4)
  • Better instructions and tutorials for new players
  • Ad-free version option
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  • Improved vine/branch swinging mechanics
  • More responsive button controls
  • Option to use custom music instead of in-game music

In-app purchases

None

Dragon Panic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Running Dino

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$0.99

Questions

Is Dragon Panic free?
Dragon Panic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Running Dino free?
Running Dino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dragon Panic or Running Dino?
Dragon Panic is rated higher. Dragon Panic averages 4.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Running Dino averages 3.9 from 160 ratings.
Do Dragon Panic or Running Dino have ads?
Neither Dragon Panic nor Running Dino shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dragon Panic or Running Dino?
Dragon Panic ships an update every 2 months, and Running Dino fortnightly. Most recently, Dragon Panic was updated on October 12, 2026 and Running Dino on October 20, 2026.

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