Comparison

Dragon Barrage vs Hearthwing

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

Head to head
About

Dragon Barrage

Experience a unique blend of brick breaker mechanics and roguelike RPG elements. Control a dragon to unleash chaotic, bouncing shots, clearing waves of enemies and collecting randomized loot. Embark on an adventure filled with fast-paced arcade action and strategic item builds.

Highlights
  • Brick breaker action
  • Roguelike RPG elements
  • Dragon companion control
  • Randomized item effects
  • Fast-paced arcade gameplay
  • Enemy wave destruction
Features
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A unique fusion of brick breaker action and roguelike RPG gameplay! Adventure across the world with your dragon companion in search of treasure! Endless hordes of enemies fill the screen. And then—bouncing shots create pure, screen-filling chaos! Control your dragon and unleash powerful shots that bounce all over the screen. Destroy waves of enemies pouring in from above! Defeated enemies may drop rare treasure chests. Each item has randomly generated effects, making every run unique. Perfect for fans of hack-and-slash and roguelike games! Easy to play, hard to put down! Enjoy fast, satisfying arcade action anytime.

About

Hearthwing

Embark on an RPG adventure at a wizard school, hatching and raising a dragon companion. Engage in strategic spellcasting and dragon battles, explore diverse environments, and uncover ancient mysteries. New content and seasonal events are regularly added.

Highlights
  • Hatch and raise a dragon companion
  • Two-on-two spellcasting and dragon battles
  • Catch and collect 30 dragon species
  • Explore castle, woods, lakeshore, and dungeons
  • Attend classes and learn to fly
  • Uncover the mystery of the Dragon Hearts
  • Seasonal events like Hallowtide
Features
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Welcome to Highcrag Academy, a wizard school on a crag above the clouds, where every first-year hatches a dragon of their own. Pick one of three glowing eggs and raise the dragon that hatches. It follows you everywhere, fights beside you and grows up with you. • Two-on-two battles: you cast spells while your dragon attacks. • Catch wild dragons and fill your Dragodex: 30 species to find. • Explore the castle, the Old Wood, the Lakeshore and two dungeons full of puzzles. • Go to class, learn to fly, and duel Rowan, your rival. • Uncover the mystery of the founders' Dragon Hearts. • Every October, Hallowtide lights up the castle and a rare pumpkin dragon appears. Chapter 2, The Heart Beneath the Hearth, is out now. Play with touch, a game controller or a keyboard.

Screenshots

Dragon Barrage4 screens
Hearthwing4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dragon Barrage and Hearthwing both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Hearthwing's written reviews are positive against 24% of Dragon Barrage's. Hearthwing also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Dragon Barrage's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Barrage sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hearthwing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dragon Barrage against 4.9 for Hearthwing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Dragon Barrage's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hearthwing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dragon Barrage versus Hearthwing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDragon BarrageHearthwing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9 ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings911 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size310 MB17 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperRyogo OkaDavid Karivalis

Customer experience

Dragon Barrage

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral15.8%
Negative60.5%

Hearthwing

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dragon Barrage

One-time10
  • Game Speed Up$0.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$0.99
  • Almighty Card x85$1.49
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  • 2x EXP$1.99
  • Adventurer Pack$2.99
  • Energy Potion x 40$2.99
  • Almighty Card x192$2.99
  • Almighty Card x460$5.99
  • Energy Potion x 300$11.99
  • Almighty Card x1500$11.99
None

Hearthwing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dragon Barrage free?
Dragon Barrage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hearthwing free?
Hearthwing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dragon Barrage or Hearthwing?
Hearthwing is rated higher. Dragon Barrage averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Hearthwing averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Dragon Barrage or Hearthwing have ads?
Dragon Barrage shows ads; Hearthwing does not.
Which is updated more often, Dragon Barrage or Hearthwing?
Dragon Barrage ships an update every 3 days, and Hearthwing every 3 days. Most recently, Dragon Barrage was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hearthwing on October 31, 2026.

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