# Dino Rush vs Animal Jam

The clearest difference is price: Animal Jam at Free against Dino Rush's $1.99. Animal Jam also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (84K vs 406). Dino Rush's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Animal Jam is free to download; Dino Rush costs $1.99 up front. Dino Rush sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Animal Jam sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Dino Rush against 4.3 for Animal Jam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animal Jam has 84K ratings behind it against 406, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Dino Rush's written reviews are positive against 74% of Animal Jam's.

Dino Rush ships an update every 3 months, Animal Jam fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dino Rush | Animal Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-rush/id396101698/reviews)** | [4.3 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-jam/id1003820457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 406 | **84K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 74.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #116 | **#26** |
| Size | 178 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ponytech Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783760406) | [Wildworks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562980411) |

## What reviewers say

### Dino Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-rush/id396101698)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Embark on a prehistoric adventure as a hungry dinosaur. Tap to jump over obstacles, collect fruit to survive, and use power-ups to gain special abilities. Explore vibrant worlds and compete on leaderboards in this addictive endless runner.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Unlockable characters and themes, Multiple worlds to explore, Power-up shop, Game Center leaderboards, 3 game modes

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 14000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 80000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fantastic game
- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging
- 🎮 Great for kids and adults
- 🎮 Childhood favorite

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Disappearing in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Controls become unresponsive
- Disappearing in-app purchases
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs

**Requested features**

- New game modes and levels
- More characters and customization options
- Ability to listen to own music
- Achievements and leaderboards
- Optimization for newer devices


### Animal Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-jam/id1003820457)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Family, #108 Top Free · Family, #137 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Become your favorite animal, customize your style, and explore a vibrant 3D world. This online community for kids offers a safe space to chat with friends, decorate dens, play games, adopt pets, and learn about nature through interactive content.

**Highlights:** Personalize animal characters, Play fun games and earn rewards, Explore a 3D virtual world, Shop for clothing and decorations, Design and decorate dens, Join a global player community, Learn about real animals

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Join a Pack! | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Membership | $8.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Membership | $8.99 | per month |
| Paw Full of Sapphires | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wishing Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Raccoon Tail | $2.99 | one-time |
| Corrupted Animal Token | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skeleton Fox Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Party Super Box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystical Wings Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Satchel of Sapphires | $4.99 | one-time |
| Night of the Phantoms Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Super Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| BIG Super Party Super Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Fab 5 Super Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Flame Super Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Chest of Sapphires | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wishing Coin x5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Galaxy Super Box Redux | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Glitter Super Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Super Party SuperBox Redux | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Super Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pet Velociraptor Egg x5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge Wish Refining Coin Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Trove of Sapphires | $19.99 | one-time |
| Wishing Coin x15 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Child-friendly environment
- 🎨 Customization options for animals and dens
- 🤝 Ability to connect with friends
- 📚 Educational animal facts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Restrictive chat system
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Difficulty earning in-game currency
- 🔍 Lack of transparency around moderation

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent login issues
- Disappearing items and progress loss
- Glitches with certain game mechanics

**Requested features**

- Ability to trade animals and dens
- Conversion between gems and sapphires
- More non-member content and features
- Expanded animal and habitat selection
- Improved reporting and moderation system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dino Rush free?

Dino Rush costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Animal Jam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dino Rush or Animal Jam?

Dino Rush is rated higher. Dino Rush averages 4.3 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Animal Jam averages 4.3 from 84K ratings.

### Do Dino Rush or Animal Jam have ads?

Neither Dino Rush nor Animal Jam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dino Rush or Animal Jam?

Dino Rush ships an update every 3 months, and Animal Jam fortnightly. Most recently, Dino Rush was updated on October 29, 2026 and Animal Jam on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dino Rush or Animal Jam?

Dino Rush currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and Animal Jam at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*