# Draw a Stickman vs Dino Evolution

The clearest difference is price: Dino Evolution at Free against Draw a Stickman's $1.99. Dino Evolution also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 257). Draw a Stickman's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Dino Evolution is free to download; Draw a Stickman costs $1.99 up front. Draw a Stickman sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Dino Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dino Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dino Evolution has 2.8K ratings behind it against 257, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Draw a Stickman's written reviews are positive against 92% of Dino Evolution's.

Draw a Stickman ships an update every 3 months, Dino Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draw a Stickman | Dino Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-a-stickman-epic/id555641008/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-evolution-dinosaur-game/id1275132737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 257 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 89.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 71 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hitcents.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/473326402) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Draw a Stickman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-a-stickman-epic/id555641008)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Family, #55 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Create your own stickman hero and guide them through a cartoon adventure book. Solve puzzles and overcome obstacles by drawing solutions with various magical pencils. Save your stickman's friend from danger in this creative drawing puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Create and customize your stickman hero, Solve puzzles by drawing solutions, Use magical pencils like fire and rain, Explore cartoon adventure levels, Unlockable colors for character animation, Battle enemies with drawn tools

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ALL LEVELS | $0.99 | one-time |
| ARMOR PENCIL | $0.99 | one-time |
| ALL COLORS | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🎨 Creative drawing features
- 🕹️ Challenging puzzles
- 🌟 Awesome gameplay
- 💯 Worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Display issues (small/off-center)
- 🔇 Audio glitches
- 🔄 Lack of progress saving

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during levels
- Rendering issues on modern devices
- Music/audio problems

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Sandbox mode
- Ability to name characters
- Checkpoints/progress saving


### Dino Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-evolution-dinosaur-game/id1275132737)

Combine different dinosaurs to create new mutations and bring them back from extinction. Build a Jurassic park to display your unique dino-creations and discover various species and endings. This idle clicker game offers a fun evolutionary journey.

**Highlights:** Combine dinosaurs to create mutations, Build a Jurassic park, Discover new dino species, Idle clicker gameplay, Multiple endings, Doodle-like illustrations

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| premium bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🦖 Fun dinosaur-themed game
- 🕰️ Good time killer
- 🎨 Cute graphics and animations
- 🔍 Addictive gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (disappearing items, screen issues)
- 🔁 Repetitive and gets boring after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Dinosaur accessories disappearing after closing the app
- Screen size issues on newer devices
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More customization options for dinosaurs
- Offline mode or reduced ads
- New gameplay modes or content updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Draw a Stickman free?

Draw a Stickman costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Dino Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Draw a Stickman or Dino Evolution?

Dino Evolution is rated higher. Draw a Stickman averages 4.5 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Dino Evolution averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Draw a Stickman or Dino Evolution have ads?

Dino Evolution shows ads; Draw a Stickman does not.

### Which is updated more often, Draw a Stickman or Dino Evolution?

Draw a Stickman ships an update every 3 months, and Dino Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Draw a Stickman was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dino Evolution on November 1, 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.*