Comparison

Kill the Dragon vs Dragon Sim

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

Head to head
About

Kill the Dragon

Embark on a dangerous quest as a dwarf tasked with eliminating dragons. Utilize dynamite, mining tools, and strategy to clear levels, collect treasures, and even raise your own dragon companions. Explore diverse environments and build structures as you progress.

Highlights
  • Smash rock and throw dynamite
  • Collect gold and jewels
  • Blast dragons
  • Raise pet dragons
  • Build castles
  • Mine the moon
  • Explore caves
Features
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You are a dwarf with the most dangerous job in the land. Killing Dragons! Using lots of dynamite, a mining pick, and your wits you need to rid the kingdom of its dragon infestation all while collecting as much gold and jewels as you can! Smash Rock and throw dynamite through 197 levels Earn tons of new equipment. Blast dragons into the sky. Split mountains. Build Castles! Mine the Moon! Explore Caves! Capture dragon eggs to raise your own pet dragons. Pair up different colored dragons to hatch baby dragons in crazy colors. "Hilarious Game" "This game is addictive" "Fun and challenging at the same time" "It's fun to lob dynamite all over the screen and watch stuff fall away" "Awesome" "Great,addicting,fun,best game downloaded." "Reminds me of older games - simple and tons of fun"

About

Dragon Sim

Explore a vast island, forge a bond with your dragon, and battle enemies to rescue your village and father. Customize your dragon's abilities and embark on thrilling quests in a dynamic world with changing weather and time of day.

Highlights
  • Dragon riding and flight
  • Dragon combat and leveling
  • Exploration of a large island
  • Dynamic day/night cycle
  • Weather effects
  • Quests and story progression
Features
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Embark on a thrilling journey that will ignite your imagination. Choose your path and be accompanied by either Bruce or Ursula, the brave brother and sister duo. Soar through the skies, engage in heart-pounding battles, and become a hero by rescuing your village and freeing your captive father from the clutches of the nefarious Dark Rider. Forge an unbreakable bond with your majestic dragon companion. Ride upon their mighty back, take flight, and unleash a torrent of dragon fire upon your enemies. As you progress, increase your dragon's level and witness its power and speed grow. Each dragon possesses a unique flame type and a captivating backstory. Currently, there are 8 awe-inspiring dragons to discover: Step foot into the sprawling lands of Sivashills, an untamed island surrounded by endless waters. Unexplored forests, fertile farms, bustling villages, and serene valleys await your exploration. Roam freely and establish your dominion alongside your formidable dragon companion. Prepare to encounter a diverse cast of creatures, from monsters and animals to fellow dragon riders and intrepid sailors. Experience the dynamic passage of time as day transitions into night and vice versa. Engage in thrilling quests under varying weather conditions, from rain and snow to thunderstorms and gusty winds. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the game world, where dynamic lighting casts an ever-changing ambiance upon your adventures.

Screenshots

Kill the Dragon2 screens
Dragon Sim4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kill the Dragon and Dragon Sim both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Kill the Dragon's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dragon Sim's. Kill the Dragon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Dragon Sim's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 18). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Kill the Dragon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Dragon Sim sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Kill the Dragon against 4.6 for Dragon Sim. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragon Sim has 1.9K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Kill the Dragon's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dragon Sim's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kill the Dragon ships an update every 2 months, Dragon Sim every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kill the Dragon versus Dragon Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKill the DragonDragon Sim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18 ratings) — better4.6 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better50.4% of reviews
Number of ratings181.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB634 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDoug PetersonMehdi Tihadi

Customer experience

Kill the Dragon

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative6.1%

Dragon Sim

All ratings1,927 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral20.5%
Negative29.1%

User reviews

Kill the Dragon

From 18 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic retro graphics
  • 🐉 Fun dragon breeding mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy controls and movement
  • 🔧 Lack of instructions and tutorials
  • 💰 Paid content required to access full game

Dragon Sim

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🐲 Immersive dragon riding experience
  • 👍 Enjoyable quests and story
  • 🎨 Good graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for dragons
  • 🕰️ Short main storyline

Bugs and requests

Kill the Dragon

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Dwarf randomly moving left
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Hatching eggs not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Improved dragon mechanics and interactions
  • Customization options for the dwarf character

Dragon Sim

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing dragons after exiting the game
  • Broken or glitched quests and objectives
  • Inconsistent or incorrect dialogue and text
  • Graphical issues and visual glitches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to name and customize dragons
  • More post-game content and activities
  • Improved flying controls and maneuverability
  • Multiplayer or co-op mode

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Kill the Dragon

One-time5
  • Dragon Growth Elixir 5 pack$0.99
  • Poison Totem$0.99
  • Ice Totem$0.99
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  • All Levels$1.99
  • Dragon Growth Elixir 20 pack$1.99
19 purchases

Dragon Sim

One-time19
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Emerald Essence$1.99
  • Bronze Bounty$1.99
Show 16 more
  • Remove Ads & Get 2X$4.99
  • Ruby Radiance$4.99
  • Silver Stash$4.99
  • Adventurer Assortment$4.99
  • Battlemaster Bundle$9.99
  • Sapphire Spark$9.99
  • Gold Glory$9.99
  • Topaz Torrent$19.99
  • Champion Chest$19.99
  • Platinum Pile$19.99
  • Amethyst Aura$29.99
  • Diamond Deluge$49.99
  • Mystic Mint$49.99
  • Dragon Quest - Gem Pack #6$49.99
  • Dragon Quest - Combo Pack #4$49.99
  • Dragon Quest - Combo Pack #5$99.99

Questions

Is Kill the Dragon free?
Kill the Dragon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dragon Sim free?
Dragon Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kill the Dragon or Dragon Sim?
Kill the Dragon is rated higher. Kill the Dragon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Dragon Sim averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Kill the Dragon or Dragon Sim have ads?
Dragon Sim shows ads; Kill the Dragon does not.
Which is updated more often, Kill the Dragon or Dragon Sim?
Kill the Dragon ships an update every 2 months, and Dragon Sim every 6 weeks. Most recently, Kill the Dragon was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dragon Sim on October 27, 2026.

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