Comparison

Hatch Dragons vs Hatching Dragons

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 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
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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

Hatching Dragons

Discover unique eggs, bond with them through minigames, and hatch them into one-of-a-kind dragons. Collect dragons across different elements and rarities to complete your codex in this cozy, family-friendly care game.

Highlights
  • Unique, one-of-a-kind eggs
  • Bonding minigames
  • Hatch unique dragons
  • Collect dragons by element and rarity
  • Complete dragon codex
  • Kid-friendly gameplay
Features
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Every egg is unique. In Hatching Dragons, no two eggs are ever the same. Each one is one-of-a-kind, with its own colors, patterns, and a special dragon waiting inside. Bond. Hatch. Collect. A cozy care game the whole family can enjoy: DISCOVER Uncover a brand-new egg, unlike any you've seen before. BOND Bond with your egg by playing minigames: catch it, spin it, draw it, and more! Every moment together grows your Bond. HATCH Fill your egg with Bond and watch it hatch into a dragon that's truly yours. COLLECT Hatch dragons across elements and rarities, from cuddly commons to dazzling legendaries, and complete your Codex. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Every egg is truly one-of-a-kind! • A growing collection of charming, huggable dragons! • Relaxing, kid-friendly minigames. Easy to learn, cozy to play! • Gentle pace, wholesome vibes, no pressure! • Made for kids, parents, and dragon-lovers of all ages! Download Hatching Dragons and start your collection today!

Screenshots

Hatch Dragons4 screens
Hatching Dragons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hatch Dragons at 24K against Hatching Dragons's 6. Hatch Dragons also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). Hatching Dragons's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 18 one-off in-app purchases and Hatching Dragons sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hatch Dragons against 5.0 for Hatching Dragons. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hatch Dragons has 24K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Hatch Dragons's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hatching Dragons's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hatch Dragons ships an update every 10 days, Hatching Dragons every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Hatch Dragons versus Hatching Dragons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHatch DragonsHatching Dragons
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (24K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size677 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunawayBRENDEN KYLE PETERSEN

Customer experience

Hatch Dragons

All ratings24,435 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews2,461 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative7.6%

Hatching Dragons

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Hatch Dragons

One-time18
  • Dragon's Hoard$0.99
  • 50 Gems$1.99
  • Amazing Value Pack$1.99
Show 15 more
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • 130 Gems$4.99
  • Event Pack 04$4.99
  • Event Pack 01$4.99
  • Fruitkeeper Special$4.99
  • Super Price Slasher$4.99
  • Discount Fruitmaster Fairy$4.99
  • 275 Gems$9.99
  • Mega Price Slasher$9.99
  • Dragon Haven$9.99
  • Fruitmaster Fairy$9.99
  • Event Pack 03$19.99
  • Event Pack 05$19.99
  • Fox Companion Decoration$24.99
  • 3750 Gems$99.99
7 purchases

Hatching Dragons

One-time7
  • Coin Pouch$0.99
  • Coin Jar$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Small Chest$4.99
  • Treasure Chest$9.99
  • Dragon Vault$19.99
  • Mythic Hoard$99.99

Questions

Is Hatch Dragons free?
Hatch Dragons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hatching Dragons free?
Hatching Dragons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hatch Dragons or Hatching Dragons?
Hatching Dragons is rated higher. Hatch Dragons averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Hatching Dragons averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Hatch Dragons or Hatching Dragons have ads?
Both Hatch Dragons and Hatching Dragons show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hatch Dragons or Hatching Dragons?
Hatch Dragons ships an update every 10 days, and Hatching Dragons every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hatch Dragons was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hatching Dragons on October 7, 2026.

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