Kill the Dragon vs Short Journey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Smash rock and throw dynamite
- Collect gold and jewels
- Blast dragons
- Raise pet dragons
- Build castles
- Mine the moon
- Explore caves
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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"
Short Journey
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Embark on a ‘Short Journey’ Through Enchanting Worlds! ‘Short Journey’ is a captivating 2D platformer that takes you through a series of uniquely designed levels. Each of the 12 stages offers a variety of challenges that range from quick and straightforward to complex and demanding. Charming Aesthetics: Experience the classic charm as you traverse through levels that pay homage to the golden age of gaming. Diverse Challenges: ‘Short Journey’ provides a spectrum of difficulties, ensuring that each level feels fresh and engaging. Intuitive Gameplay: The game’s mechanics are designed to be accessible yet challenging, allowing both newcomers and seasoned gamers to enjoy the thrill of the journey. In ‘Short Journey’, every level is an opportunity to test your skills and uncover new surprises. Prepare to embark on an adventure that’s as nostalgic as it is exciting!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Short Journey at none against Kill the Dragon's 5. Short Journey also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Kill the Dragon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Kill the Dragon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Short Journey asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kill the Dragon ships an update every 2 months, Short Journey daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kill the Dragon | Short Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Doug Peterson | Ali Taleb |
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
Short Journey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kill the Dragon
- 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
Short Journey
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Kill the Dragon free?
Is Short Journey free?
Do Kill the Dragon or Short Journey have ads?
Which is updated more often, Kill the Dragon or Short Journey?
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