# Kill the Dragon vs Carrion

The clearest difference is update cadence: Carrion at every 5 days against Kill the Dragon's every 2 months. Carrion also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 17). Kill the Dragon's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (89% vs 70%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kill the Dragon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Carrion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kill the Dragon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carrion has 1.9K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Kill the Dragon's written reviews are positive against 70% of Carrion's.

Kill the Dragon ships an update every 2 months, Carrion every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kill the Dragon | Carrion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dragon/id426577912/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrion/id6504567739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Doug Peterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/361814048) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## 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


### Carrion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrion/id6504567739)

Experience a unique reverse horror game where you play as a monstrous creature. Hunt down your captors, consume them to grow stronger, and evolve devastating new abilities to escape your prison. The full game and DLC are unlocked with a single in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Play as an amorphous monster, Hunt and consume enemies, Grow and evolve abilities, Reverse horror gameplay, Unlock full game and DLC

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy the full game +DLC! | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique reverse horror concept
- 🎨 Impressive pixel art graphics
- 🎮 Satisfying monster mechanics
- 💯 Worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🧭 Lack of map or navigation guidance
- 💰 Paid full version after demo
- 🎮 Wonky or difficult controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using controllers
- Audio cuts out when connecting AirPods

**Requested features**

- Add difficulty options
- Implement a map or mini-map
- Expand the game with more content
- Improve audio and sound design
- Optimize performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kill the Dragon free?

Kill the Dragon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Carrion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kill the Dragon or Carrion?

Kill the Dragon is rated higher. Kill the Dragon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Carrion averages 4.4 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Kill the Dragon or Carrion have ads?

Neither Kill the Dragon nor Carrion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kill the Dragon or Carrion?

Kill the Dragon ships an update every 2 months, and Carrion every 5 days. Most recently, Kill the Dragon was updated on October 15, 2026 and Carrion on October 22, 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.*