# Carnivores vs Dinosaur Assassin

The clearest difference is price: Dinosaur Assassin at Free against Carnivores's $1.99. Carnivores's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Dinosaur Assassin is free to download; Carnivores costs $1.99 up front. Dinosaur Assassin sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Carnivores asks for nothing beyond the download.

Carnivores holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carnivores has 321 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Carnivores's written reviews are positive against 68% of Dinosaur Assassin's.

Carnivores ships an update every 2 months, Dinosaur Assassin every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carnivores | Dinosaur Assassin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnivores-ice-age-pro/id411430426/reviews)** | [3.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinosaur-assassin-evolution/id665733862/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 67.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 369 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tatem Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667306793) | [Jurassic Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677042538) |

## What reviewers say

### Carnivores

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnivores-ice-age-pro/id411430426)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Action, #127 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling hunting simulation set in the Ice Age. Track and challenge prehistoric creatures like mammoths and smilodons in a realistic 3D environment. Equip yourself with various tools and weapons for survival or observation.

**Highlights:** Ice Age creature hunting simulation, Realistic 3D animal models and roars, Choose time of day and night vision, Equip camouflage, radar, and scent cover, Hunt with weapons or observe with a camera, Trophy room for stored prey, Tranquilizer option for humane hunting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Awesome graphics
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Realistic hunting experience
- 👍 Good variety of weapons and animals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Animals not behaving as expected
- 🐛 Progression issues with trophies and points
- 🔋 Performance issues on newer devices
- 🔒 Compatibility problems with iPad Pro

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Trophies and points not tracking properly
- Controls and UI elements not responsive
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Animals behaving erratically or not as described

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and creatures to hunt
- Implement multiplayer and co-op modes
- Introduce new weapons, vehicles, and environments
- Add survival and challenge modes
- Improve trophy room and tracking features


### Dinosaur Assassin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinosaur-assassin-evolution/id665733862)

Embark on a thrilling hunting adventure across prehistoric and wild worlds. Arm yourself with a variety of weapons and vehicles to track down deadly dinosaurs and other creatures. Survive by day, hunt by night, and compete with other players in this immersive simulator.

**Highlights:** Single Player & Online Multiplayer, Play as an Animal, Variety of Weapons (Pistol Crossbow, Bow, Rifle), Multiple Travel Options (Motorbike, 4x4, Boat, Horse), Campfire Building and Resource Gathering, Night Hunting with Night Vision Goggles, Diverse Jurassic, Ice Age, and Safari Worlds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Sunga's - 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Sunga's - 20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Backpack of Sunga's - 45 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Bone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Sunga's - 100 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Sunga's - 300 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Sunga's - 1000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Shed of Sunga's - 3000 | $40.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 🤩 Amazing graphics
- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🌎 Large open world
- 🦖 Cool dinosaurs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Hard to earn money
- 🌃 Very dark at night
- 🐛 Game crashes
- 🐛 Game freezes
- 🐛 In-game purchases problematic

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased items disappeared
- Game crashes when shooting hippo/gorilla
- Game crashes when encountering monkey/gorilla
- Game crashes on loading
- In-game purchase gave wrong amount of stones

**Requested features**

- Add animals from Trophy Hunt
- More animals
- Better camera adjustment
- Designated area for sand worm or make it optional
- Add Trophy Hunt Island and animals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carnivores free?

Carnivores costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dinosaur Assassin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Carnivores or Dinosaur Assassin?

Carnivores is rated higher. Carnivores averages 4.6 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Dinosaur Assassin averages 3.6 from 40 ratings.

### Do Carnivores or Dinosaur Assassin have ads?

Both Carnivores and Dinosaur Assassin show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Carnivores or Dinosaur Assassin?

Carnivores ships an update every 2 months, and Dinosaur Assassin every 6 months. Most recently, Carnivores was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dinosaur Assassin on October 24, 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.*
