# Mount and Magic vs Dragon Survival

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dragon Survival at 62% against Mount and Magic's 18%. Dragon Survival also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (357 vs 10). Mount and Magic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mount and Magic sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Dragon Survival sells 37 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dragon Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragon Survival has 357 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Mount and Magic's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dragon Survival's.

Mount and Magic ships an update every 3 days, Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mount and Magic | Dragon Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mount-and-magic/id6443552409/reviews) | **[4.7 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **357** |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 935 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HONG KONG YOULOFT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/893452478) | [AlchemistGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547581279) |

## What reviewers say

### Mount and Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mount-and-magic/id6443552409)

Engage in a tactical battle against undead souls in a wilderness setting. Discover a mysterious golden skull that brings both fortune and peril. Experience simple, time-passing gameplay with a trendy retro pixel art style.

**Highlights:** Tactical battles, Undead encounters, Treasure discovery, Simple gameplay, Retro pixel art

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 70 Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Goku Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Curious Brother skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Elder Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Equipment upgrade 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Priest Character Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chosen skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free | $9.99 | one-time |
| Speed Monthly Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Equipment upgrade 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Gem | $19.99 | one-time |
| Magnet Effect Monthly Pass | $29.99 | one-time |


### Dragon Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946)

Defend your village from monster attacks using legendary dragons. Combine infinite skills and dragon abilities to become the last survivor. Evade enemies with a dash function and face over 50 unique bosses.

**Highlights:** Infinite skill combinations, 24 types of dragon skills, Dash function for survival, Over 50 unique bosses, Weapon performance enhancement

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Must-Need Package! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Growth Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nameless One | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magician of Wisdom | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stage 3 Growth Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Greedy Nine Tailed Fox | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Devourer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Berserker of Fury | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lazy Dark Lord | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stage 2 Growth Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stage 4 Growth Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stage 5 Growth Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stage 6 Growth Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stage 7 Growth Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mokoji Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Lv. 1 Support | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad Removal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Durun Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Monthly Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roulette Event Package 8 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roulette Event Package 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Lv. 3 Support | $12.99 | one-time |
| 7-Day Event Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super-Special Lv. 1 Support | $17.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Pass PLUS | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Package 3 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 13,000 Gems | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging survivor-like gameplay mechanics
- 🐉 Attractive dragon designs and IP integration
- ⏸️ Ability to pause and resume runs seamlessly
- 🎯 Multiple playstyles and build variety
- ⚡ Smooth gameplay rhythm and feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Predatory monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 💸 Excessive grinding required for progression
- 🔒 Overly restrictive tutorial forcing player decisions
- 📱 Frequent crashes on older devices
- 🌐 Network connectivity issues and loading problems

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck on loading screen with network error
- Update prompt appears but no update available
- Blue screen appears after using back button
- Game crashes 1-3 minutes into runs
- Crashes on iOS 14.3

**Requested features**

- Add more dragon characters
- Controller support (Xbox, etc.)
- Visible gear/equipment on character model
- Additional equipment types (pendants, rings)
- Endless mode or free energy grinding options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mount and Magic free?

Mount and Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dragon Survival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mount and Magic or Dragon Survival?

Dragon Survival is rated higher. Mount and Magic averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Dragon Survival averages 4.7 from 357 ratings.

### Do Mount and Magic or Dragon Survival have ads?

Both Mount and Magic and Dragon Survival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mount and Magic or Dragon Survival?

Mount and Magic ships an update every 3 days, and Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mount and Magic was updated on September 20, 2026 and Dragon Survival on September 24, 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.*