# Critter Code vs Dragon King

Critter Code and Dragon King both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Dragon King's written reviews are positive against 33% of Critter Code's. Dragon King also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Critter Code sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dragon King sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Critter Code against 3.5 for Dragon King. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Critter Code's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dragon King's.

Critter Code ships an update every 2 months, Dragon King every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Critter Code | Dragon King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-code/id6746582689/reviews)** | [3.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-king-isle-saga/id6757182035/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [POINTY PINE GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817505687) | [娴 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864074146) |

## What reviewers say

### Critter Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-code/id6746582689)

Discover and collect unique monsters by scanning barcodes on everyday items. Train your creatures, evolve them, and engage in turn-based battles to become the ultimate champion. Turn your world into a monster battlefield!

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes to discover monsters, Collect, train, and upgrade Critters, Engage in turn-based battles, Evolve creatures, Real-world item integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever | $1.49 | one-time |
| "Start" Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| "Treasure Hunter" Package | $2.79 | one-time |
| Special Supply | $3.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.49 | one-time |
| "Lover's Gold" Package | $6.49 | one-time |
| Special Chest Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| "Premium Treasure" Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| "Space Treasure" Package | $18.99 | one-time |
| Mythical Critter Pack | $54.99 | one-time |


### Dragon King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-king-isle-saga/id6757182035)

Embark on a fated journey as the son of the Black Dragon to collect legendary relics and reclaim the Dragon King's throne. This epic visual adventure unfolds across the Lost Islands, where daily sacrifices are key to your quest.

**Highlights:** Epic visual adventure, Collect legendary relics, Reclaim Dragon King's throne, Journey through Lost Islands, Daily sacrifices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack with rewards - $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack with rewards - $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack with rewards - $8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack with rewards - $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack with rewards - $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack with rewards - $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack with rewards - $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Critter Code free?

Critter Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dragon King free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Critter Code or Dragon King?

Critter Code is rated higher. Critter Code averages 3.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Dragon King averages 3.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Critter Code or Dragon King have ads?

Neither Critter Code nor Dragon King shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Critter Code or Dragon King?

Critter Code ships an update every 2 months, and Dragon King every 5 days. Most recently, Critter Code was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dragon King on October 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.*