# Hatch Dragons vs OviPets

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 57%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hatch Dragons sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and OviPets sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hatch Dragons holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hatch Dragons has 28K ratings behind it against 242, 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 57% of OviPets's.

Hatch Dragons ships an update every 10 days, OviPets every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hatch Dragons | OviPets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-dragons/id6746389113/reviews)** | [4.5 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovipets/id6751098400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 242 |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 677 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) | [IO HAZE PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833414711) |

## What reviewers say

### Hatch Dragons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-dragons/id6746389113)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Simulation, #68 Top Free · Simulation, #107 Top Grossing · Casual, #199 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Collect and nurture hundreds of unique dragons in a magical forest. Restore the land by lifting fog, summoning dragons, and decorating your environment. Uncover their origins and lore as they grow into bonded companions.

**Highlights:** Summon hundreds of unique dragons, Hatch, feed, and raise dragons, Uncover dragon lore and origins, Clear fog and restore the forest, Decorate the forest with magical items, Participate in missions and events

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dragon's Hoard | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 130 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 04 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fruitkeeper Special | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Price Slasher | $4.99 | one-time |
| Discount Fruitmaster Fairy | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Price Slasher | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Haven | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fruitmaster Fairy | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 03 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 05 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fox Companion Decoration | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3750 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### OviPets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovipets/id6751098400)

Breed and research unique digital creatures with genetic mutations. Trade, socialize, and customize your collection within a vibrant online community. Explore a living ecosystem filled with color and creativity at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Breed unique pets, Experiment with genetic mutations, Research new species, Trade with players, Customize pet appearance, Decorate personal enclosures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ovi+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Ovi+ Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Ovi+ Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| 200 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Make Paid Token | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multi Splices | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cool Downs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Quick Hatches | $4.99 | one-time |
| Instant Researches | $4.99 | one-time |
| Color Splices | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mad Scientist Kit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sunny Side Up | $9.99 | one-time |
| Eggciting Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lab Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Poolside Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| Endless Summer | $39.99 | one-time |
| Eggstravaganza Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 28K ratings, while OviPets averages 4.5 from 242 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 October 22, 2026 and OviPets on October 18, 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.*