# DragonVale vs Tiny Monsters™

The clearest difference is rating: DragonVale at 4.7 against Tiny Monsters™'s 4.0. DragonVale also leads on ratings volume (100K vs 586) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). Tiny Monsters™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DragonVale sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Monsters™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DragonVale holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DragonVale has 100K ratings behind it against 586, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of DragonVale's written reviews are positive against 59% of Tiny Monsters™'s.

DragonVale ships an update every 4 weeks, Tiny Monsters™ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DragonVale | Tiny Monsters™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonvale-breed-dragons/id440045374/reviews)** | [4.0 (586 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-monsters/id472073867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **100K** | 586 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 58.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 535 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deca Live Operations GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464120176) | [Swipe Forward LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376284621) |

## What reviewers say

### DragonVale

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Family, #134 Top Grossing · Simulation, #160 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 (20)**

| 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 |
| Excellent Iceberry/Gem Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Eggs & Gem Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Outstanding Iceberry/Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Outstanding Eggs & Gem Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Impressive Iceberry/Gem Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Impressive Eggs & Gem Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Stunning Iceberry & Gem Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Stunning Eggs & Gem Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Iceberry/Gem Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Eggs & Gem Bundle | $99.99 | 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


### Tiny Monsters™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-monsters/id472073867)

Hatch, raise, and breed unique elemental creatures. Collect and evolve a vast array of monsters, discover rare hybrids, and complete your magical collection with stunning artwork and animations. Your monsters are waiting for you to care for them.

**Highlights:** Collect rare monsters, Hatch and raise creatures, Breed hybrid monsters, Evolve monsters, Complete monster collection, Hi-res artwork and animation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scoop of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scoop of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scoop of Food | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Food | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Food | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Food | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Nostalgic and fun
- 🤩 Cute monster designs
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to invite friends and evolve social monsters
- Quests not registering properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on older devices
- Issues with saving and restoring game progress

**Requested features**

- Update the game with new content and features
- Improve social features and connectivity
- Rebalance the in-game economy and pricing
- Add offline/standalone play mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DragonVale free?

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

### Is Tiny Monsters™ free?

Tiny Monsters™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DragonVale or Tiny Monsters™?

DragonVale is rated higher. DragonVale averages 4.7 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while Tiny Monsters™ averages 4.0 from 586 ratings.

### Do DragonVale or Tiny Monsters™ have ads?

DragonVale shows ads; Tiny Monsters™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, DragonVale or Tiny Monsters™?

DragonVale ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tiny Monsters™ every 6 weeks. Most recently, DragonVale was updated on September 30, 2026 and Tiny Monsters™ on September 26, 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.*