# Only One vs Dragon Hills

The clearest difference is price: Only One at Free against Dragon Hills's $2.99. Only One also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 1.6K). Dragon Hills's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Only One is free to download; Dragon Hills costs $2.99 up front. Only One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Dragon Hills asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Only One against 4.7 for Dragon Hills. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.3K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Only One's written reviews are positive against 90% of Dragon Hills's.

Only One ships an update weekly, Dragon Hills every 29 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Only One | Dragon Hills |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-hills/id963093508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ernest Szoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/538675054) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## What reviewers say

### Only One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403)

Engage in an epic arena-style sword fighting game where you push waves of enemies off a sky pillar to survive. Master physics-based combat, utilize magical abilities, and upgrade your character to overcome over 90 waves and 9 bosses. Choose from multiple character classes and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Physics-based sword combat, Parry and shield mechanics, Character upgrades and abilities, Multiple character classes, Over 90 waves and 9 bosses, Endless Battle mode, Gamepad support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Valkyrie | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assassin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dwarf | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barbarian | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Power | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Power | $5.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Power | $9.99 | one-time |
| 26000 Power | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Only One | $19.99 | one-time |
| 64000 Power | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- 💎 Great value for free game
- 🎮 Nostalgic pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Joystick issues and control bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Slow character movement

**Reported bugs**

- Joystick stops working randomly
- Purchases not restoring after reinstall
- Stuck in certain levels due to bugs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More enemy and level variety
- Ability to unlock characters without paying
- Improved save/restore functionality


### Dragon Hills

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

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 Only One free?

Only One 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, Only One or Dragon Hills?

Only One is rated higher. Only One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Dragon Hills averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Only One or Dragon Hills have ads?

Only One shows ads; Dragon Hills does not.

### Which is updated more often, Only One or Dragon Hills?

Only One ships an update weekly, and Dragon Hills every 29 months. Most recently, Only One was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dragon Hills on October 22, 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.*