# Colossatron vs Dragon Hills

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dragon Hills at 90% against Colossatron's 36%. Dragon Hills also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Colossatron's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Colossatron is free to download; Dragon Hills costs $2.99 up front. Colossatron sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dragon Hills asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dragon Hills holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Colossatron's written reviews are positive against 90% of Dragon Hills's.

Colossatron ships an update every 2 months, Dragon Hills every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colossatron | Dragon Hills |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colossatron/id680436745/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-hills/id963093508/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#66** |
| Size | 149 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## What reviewers say

### Colossatron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colossatron/id680436745)

Control a giant robotic snake and destroy cities in this unique blend of Match 3 and Snake gameplay. Merge power-ups to build devastating weapons and defeat formidable bosses across a chaotic global campaign. Experience intense boss fights and survival challenges without interruptions.

**Highlights:** Match 3 and Snake gameplay, Build and merge weapons, Global campaign mode, Epic boss fights, Intense survival challenges, No ads or in-app purchases (with subscription)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Unique concept of controlling a destructive 'Colossatron'
- 🔥 Satisfying destruction and mayhem
- 💫 Nostalgic for many users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a subscription paywall
- 🤖 Lack of player control over Colossatron's movement
- 🔁 Repetitive campaign with limited content
- 🐛 Performance issues and crashes on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss due to cloud sync issues
- Incompatibility with newer devices like iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to control Colossatron's movement
- Option to purchase the game outright instead of subscription
- Difficulty settings and new game modes


### Dragon Hills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-hills/id963093508)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Casual, #134 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an action-packed adventure as a furious princess on a revenge mission, controlling a dangerous dragon. Slide, jump, and crash through the terrain, chasing knights and conquering castles. Upgrade weapons and power-ups for an epic, fast-paced gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Fast and furious gameplay, Destructible terrain, Epic boss battles, Upgradeable weapons and power-ups, One-touch controls, Game Center achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 💎 Great graphics and audio
- 🎁 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🐲 Fun dragon theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and content
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 📈 Difficulty plateaus too early

**Reported bugs**

- Camera issues during boss fights
- Unlock glitches with certain power-ups
- Slowdown when too many objects on screen

**Requested features**

- More dragons and power-ups
- Increased level variety and difficulty
- Ability to customize character and dragon
- Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colossatron free?

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

### Is Dragon Hills free?

Dragon Hills costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Colossatron or Dragon Hills?

Dragon Hills is rated higher. Colossatron averages 3.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Dragon Hills averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Colossatron or Dragon Hills have ads?

Neither Colossatron nor Dragon Hills shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colossatron or Dragon Hills?

Colossatron ships an update every 2 months, and Dragon Hills every 29 months. Most recently, Colossatron was updated on October 17, 2026 and Dragon Hills on October 19, 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.*
