# Kill the Dragon vs Dragon Sim

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kill the Dragon | Dragon Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dragon/id426577912/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-sim-train-your-dragons/id6444267727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 50.4% 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 | 634 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Doug Peterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/361814048) | [Mehdi Tihadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578579408) |

## What reviewers say

### Kill the Dragon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dragon/id426577912)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dragon Growth Elixir 5 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Poison Totem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Totem | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Growth Elixir 20 pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Dwarf randomly moving left
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Hatching eggs not working properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Improved dragon mechanics and interactions
- Customization options for the dwarf character


### Dragon Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-sim-train-your-dragons/id6444267727)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*