Comparison

Dragon King vs Genesis

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

Head to head
About

Dragon King

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
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As the son of the Black Dragon, embark on a fated journey in the Lost Islands, collecting legendary relics and making daily sacrifices to reclaim the Dragon King's throne in an epic visual adventure.

About

Genesis

Engage in a cozy, clever hex puzzle game that guides you through the story of life on Earth. Snap gene-cells together to awaken over 100 creatures and explore 20 eras of history. Enjoy a satisfying challenge with optional extras and free updates.

Highlights
  • Hex gene-cell puzzle gameplay
  • Collect 100+ creatures
  • Explore 20 eras of Earth's history
  • Gentle learning curve with increasing challenge
  • Optional hints and cosmetic extras
  • Accessibility features (colorblind assist, reduced motion)
  • Daily streaks and mastery stars
Features
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Genesis: Bioforge -- Grow every creature that ever lived! Genesis is a cozy, clever hex puzzle wrapped in the greatest story ever told — the story of life on Earth. Snap glowing gene-cells together so their edges match, and when the genome hums into place, something wakes up: a spark, a cell, a swimmer, a climber… one hundred creatures in all, waiting across four billion years. Your guide is Pip — a tiny, cheerful spark of life who's been around since the very beginning and has opinions about trilobites. Pip teaches as you play, celebrates your wins, and nudges (never nags) when you're stuck. The puzzle is gentle to learn and genuinely satisfying to master Every chapter adds one new idea — rotating cells, choosy sockets, cracked pieces that need extra care — taught with a friendly demo, never a wall of text. Early levels are a warm bath. Later levels will make you put your tea down. What makes Genesis different - A living collection — every level you clear wakes a new creature for your album. Watch your menagerie grow from the first glimmer of light toward the first curious mind. - Deep time, warmly told — 100 levels across 20 eras of Earth's history, from Primordial Dawn through ancient seas, great forests, and beyond, with true bits of science tucked into every chapter. - Cozy on the outside, cerebral on the inside — gooey, glossy cells, a board that glows back at every snap, and puzzles with real "aha" underneath the charm. - Generous by design — the whole 100-level journey is free to finish. No energy meters, no timers ticking while you think, no walls. Optional extras (a hint, a little Genome, a fancy board skin) are there if you want them — never required. - Made for every player — colorblind assist, reduced motion, high contrast, and simple one-handed portrait play. - Chase mastery — earn up to three stars on every level with cleaner, smarter solves, and keep a daily streak going. No account. No reading required to play. Just you, Pip, and the slow, wonderful business of becoming. And Genesis keeps growing — new worlds, creatures, and modes are on the way in free updates. Your album has room to spare. Life never stops becoming. Let's begin!

Screenshots

Dragon King4 screens
Genesis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Genesis at 5.0 against Dragon King's 3.4. Dragon King's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). 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. Dragon King sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Genesis sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Genesis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragon King has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dragon King ships an update every 5 days, Genesis every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dragon King versus Genesis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDragon KingGenesis
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (25 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer娴 刘Aly Shehata

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Dragon King

One-time7
  • Pack with rewards - $0.99$0.99
  • Pack with rewards - $4.994 variants$4.99
  • Pack with rewards - $8.99$8.99
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  • Pack with rewards - $14.992 variants$14.99
  • Pack with rewards - $29.99$29.99
  • Pack with rewards - $49.99$49.99
  • Pack with rewards - $99.99$99.99
6 purchases

Genesis

One-time6
  • Small Genome Pack$0.99
  • Medium Genome Pack$1.99
  • Pure Genesis$2.99
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  • Large Genome Pack$4.99
  • Founder's Pack$4.99
  • Mega Genome Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Dragon King free?
Dragon King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Genesis free?
Genesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dragon King or Genesis?
Genesis is rated higher. Dragon King averages 3.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Genesis averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dragon King or Genesis have ads?
Genesis shows ads; Dragon King does not.
Which is updated more often, Dragon King or Genesis?
Dragon King ships an update every 5 days, and Genesis every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dragon King was updated on October 31, 2026 and Genesis on October 28, 2026.

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