# DragonVale vs Limbitless Runner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Limbitless Runner at none against DragonVale's 10. Limbitless Runner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). DragonVale's advantage is ratings volume (100K vs 7) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DragonVale sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Limbitless Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Limbitless Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DragonVale has 100K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of DragonVale's written reviews are positive against 100% of Limbitless Runner's.

DragonVale ships an update every 4 weeks, Limbitless Runner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DragonVale | Limbitless Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonvale-breed-dragons/id440045374/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limbitless-runner/id1498084667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 537 MB | 605 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deca Live Operations GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464120176) | [Limbitless Solutions Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498084666) |

## What reviewers say

### DragonVale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonvale-breed-dragons/id440045374)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Family, #127 Top Grossing · Simulation, #183 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

This game lets you collect, breed, and raise over 500 mythical dragons. Build a fantasy park, nurture your dragons from baby to elder, and send them on quests for treasures. Discover new dragons and decorations during seasonal events.

**Highlights:** Breed and hatch over 500 mythical dragons, Nurture dragons from baby to elder, Enter dragons in races and quests, Discover new dragons and decorations, Build and decorate floating islands, Connect and share with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Treats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Treats | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Treats | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐉 Nostalgic and long-running game
- 👍 Variety of unique dragons to collect
- 🎨 Appealing and creative dragon designs
- 🎉 Engaging seasonal events and new content
- 🤝 Cooperative breeding with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and upgrades
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long waiting times
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of new dragons
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🤔 Confusing and complicated new features (Rift)

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with ad-related features
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
- Inability to delete or reset saved parks

**Requested features**

- Ability to gift dragons to friends
- More customization options for islands
- Easier way to reorganize and manage park
- Reduced costs for habitats and upgrades
- Improved rewards and currency acquisition


### Limbitless Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limbitless-runner/id1498084667)

Control an engineer to gather star bits and explore a lab. This game is fully compatible with the EMG Flex Sensor Controller, offering a unique interactive experience.

**Highlights:** Control an engineer character, Collect star bits, Explore a lab environment, EMG Flex Sensor Controller compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DragonVale free?

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

### Is Limbitless Runner free?

Limbitless Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DragonVale or Limbitless Runner?

Limbitless Runner is rated higher. DragonVale averages 4.7 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while Limbitless Runner averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do DragonVale or Limbitless Runner have ads?

DragonVale shows ads; Limbitless Runner does not.

### Which is updated more often, DragonVale or Limbitless Runner?

DragonVale ships an update every 4 weeks, and Limbitless Runner fortnightly. Most recently, DragonVale was updated on November 6, 2026 and Limbitless Runner on November 3, 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.*