# DragonVale vs SingleEvo

The clearest difference is ads: SingleEvo at none against DragonVale's shown. SingleEvo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). DragonVale's advantage is ratings volume (100K vs 1) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DragonVale sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and SingleEvo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SingleEvo 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DragonVale ships an update every 4 weeks, SingleEvo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DragonVale | SingleEvo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonvale-breed-dragons/id440045374/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singleevo/id6753059298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 537 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deca Live Operations GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464120176) | [Matthew Schorr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836832779) |

## What reviewers say

### DragonVale

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

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Family, #171 Top Free · Family, #177 Top Grossing · Simulation (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


### SingleEvo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singleevo/id6753059298)

Observe a dynamic world of single-celled creatures evolving before your eyes. This app provides a unique distraction from endless scrolling, allowing you to experiment with hundreds of settings and evolving traits.

**Highlights:** Observe single-cell evolution, Distraction from scrolling, Experiment with settings, Dynamically evolving traits, Hundreds of customization options

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DragonVale free?

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

### Is SingleEvo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DragonVale or SingleEvo?

SingleEvo is rated higher. DragonVale averages 4.7 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while SingleEvo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DragonVale or SingleEvo have ads?

DragonVale shows ads; SingleEvo does not.

### Which is updated more often, DragonVale or SingleEvo?

DragonVale ships an update every 4 weeks, and SingleEvo every 2 weeks. Most recently, DragonVale was updated on October 28, 2026 and SingleEvo on October 11, 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.*