Comparison

Hatch Dragons vs OviPets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hatch Dragons

Collect, raise, and care for hundreds of unique dragons in a magical forest. Restore the land, uncover dragon lore, and decorate your home with magical items. Engage in missions and events for new discoveries.

Highlights
  • Collect hundreds of unique dragons
  • Hatch, raise, and care for dragons
  • Explore and restore an enchanted forest
  • Uncover dragon lore and legends
  • Decorate your forest with magical items
  • Participate in missions and events
Features
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Discover Dragons like you’ve never seen before! Collect and care for hundreds of unique Dragons, uncovering their origins as they grow. From playful Cat Dragons to rare Bluebell Dragons, every new Dragon you hatch and raise brings this cozy, peaceful world to life. Long ago, Dragons filled this enchanted forest, thriving alongside nature. Each evolved into forms as diverse as the surrounding flora and fauna. Some shimmered with glittering scales, others were soft and furry, and some even bloomed with flowers or mushrooms. When nearby mining drove the Dragons away, fog crept in and the forest fell silent for years. Now, join Liv the Elf to lift the fog, summon the Dragons home, and help the forest sparkle with life once more. GAME HIGHLIGHTS * Summon Dragons: Help Liv mix elements, gems, and more to call Dragons of all shapes, forms, and rarities to your forest. * Raise Dragons: Hatch eggs, feed your Dragons, and help them grow into magical, bonded companions. * Collect Hundreds of Dragons: Discover a magical array of Dragons that evolved alongside nature. * Uncover Lore: Reveal charming legends and little-known facts about your Dragons. * Explore and Restore: Clear the fog and help the forest awaken with life, magic, and folkloric friends. * Decorate Your Forest: Adorn your forest with plants and decor that possess magical abilities to help you progress. * Missions and Events: Missions, updates, and limited-time events bring exciting new Dragons, décor, and rewards. There’s always something new to discover! If you love Dragons, cozy collection games, and relaxing adventures, you will be enchanted by Hatch Dragons. ***** Hatch Dragons is developed and published by Runaway. This game is free to play but does contain in-app purchases. If you run into any issues while playing or you have any suggestions, please reach out to us at support@runaway.zendesk.com

About

OviPets

Breed, research, and collect unique digital creatures in a vibrant online community. Experiment with genetic mutations to unlock new species, customize your pets, and trade with players worldwide. Explore a living ecosystem filled with color and creativity at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Breed and splice unique pets
  • Research genetic mutations
  • Collect and unlock new species
  • Trade and socialize with players
  • Customize pet appearance
  • Personalized pet enclosures
Features
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Breed, splice, and research colorful species in a living online community. Collect and breed unique pets, experiment with genetic mutations, and unlock dazzling new species through research. Trade, socialize, and collaborate with players around the world in a vibrant online community. Decorate your pets with tattoos, customize their look, and showcase your collection in your personal enclosure. Whether you’re a collector, breeder, or scientist at heart, OviPets lets you explore a living ecosystem filled with color, creativity, and surprises — all at your own pace. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hatch Dragons4 screens
OviPets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OviPets at none against Hatch Dragons's shown. OviPets also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). Hatch Dragons's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 58%) and ratings volume (31K vs 270). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hatch Dragons sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and OviPets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hatch Dragons holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hatch Dragons has 31K ratings behind it against 270, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Hatch Dragons's written reviews are positive against 58% of OviPets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hatch Dragons ships an update every 10 days, OviPets every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Hatch Dragons versus OviPets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHatch DragonsOviPets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (31K ratings) — better4.6 (270 ratings)
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews — better58.2% of reviews
Number of ratings31K — better270
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#48 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size702 MB57 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRunawayIO HAZE PTE LTD

Customer experience

Hatch Dragons

All ratings30,458 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews2,793 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.1%

OviPets

All ratings267 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative30.9%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hatch Dragons

One-time10
  • Dragon's Hoard$0.99
  • 50 Gems$1.99
  • Amazing Value Pack$1.99
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  • 130 Gems$4.99
  • Event Pack 04$4.99
  • Event Pack 01$4.99
  • Fruitkeeper Special$4.99
  • Super Price Slasher$4.99
  • 275 Gems$9.99
  • Event Pack 03$19.99
10 purchases

OviPets

Subscriptions1
  • Ovi+ Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time9
  • 200 Credits$4.99
  • Multi Splices$4.99
  • Cool Downs$4.99
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  • Quick Hatches$4.99
  • Instant Researches$4.99
  • Mad Scientist Kit$9.99
  • 500 Credits$9.99
  • 1000 Credits$17.99
  • 2000 Credits$29.99

Questions

Is Hatch Dragons free?
Hatch Dragons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OviPets free?
OviPets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hatch Dragons or OviPets?
Hatch Dragons is rated higher. Hatch Dragons averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while OviPets averages 4.6 from 270 ratings.
Do Hatch Dragons or OviPets have ads?
Hatch Dragons shows ads; OviPets does not.
Which is updated more often, Hatch Dragons or OviPets?
Hatch Dragons ships an update every 10 days, and OviPets every 3 days. Most recently, Hatch Dragons was updated on November 14, 2026 and OviPets on November 14, 2026.

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