# DragonVale vs Bubble Pig

The clearest difference is price: DragonVale at Free against Bubble Pig's $0.99. DragonVale also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (100K vs 83). Bubble Pig's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

DragonVale is free to download; Bubble Pig costs $0.99 up front. DragonVale sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Pig asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Pig holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DragonVale has 100K ratings behind it against 83, 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 95% of Bubble Pig's.

DragonVale ships an update every 4 weeks, Bubble Pig every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DragonVale | Bubble Pig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonvale-breed-dragons/id440045374/reviews) | **[4.9 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pig/id519681118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **95.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 537 MB | 13 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) | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) |

## What reviewers say

### DragonVale

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Family, #172 Top Grossing · Simulation, #173 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


### Bubble Pig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pig/id519681118)

Guide Bubble Pig through a fairy-tale world threatened by sneaky foxes. Light up the environment to keep the foxes at bay and collect food and bonus items across 60 engaging levels. Enjoy classic platforming fun with simple controls and unlock numerous achievements.

**Highlights:** 60 levels with secrets and bonuses, Classic platformer gameplay, Simple controls, Unlockable achievements, Secret areas to discover, 3-star ranking system for replayability

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and charming graphics
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging controls
- 💎 Great value for the price
- 🔁 High replayability with secrets and optimizations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🦊 Frustrating fox enemy encounters
- 🧠 Some levels can be very difficult
- 💰 Paid app, not free
- 🔁 Lack of new levels after completion

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional screen freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent jump height and controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Difficulty options or level skipping
- Additional game modes or challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DragonVale free?

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

### Is Bubble Pig free?

Bubble Pig costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DragonVale or Bubble Pig?

Bubble Pig is rated higher. DragonVale averages 4.7 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while Bubble Pig averages 4.9 from 83 ratings.

### Do DragonVale or Bubble Pig have ads?

DragonVale shows ads; Bubble Pig does not.

### Which is updated more often, DragonVale or Bubble Pig?

DragonVale ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bubble Pig every 14 months. Most recently, DragonVale was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bubble Pig on October 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.*