# Dino Safari vs Survival Island 2. Dino Ark

The clearest difference is rating: Survival Island 2. Dino Ark at 4.6 against Dino Safari's 4.1. Survival Island 2. Dino Ark also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dino Safari sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Survival Island 2. Dino Ark sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Survival Island 2. Dino Ark holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Survival Island 2. Dino Ark has 4.6K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Dino Safari's written reviews are positive against 67% of Survival Island 2. Dino Ark's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dino Safari ships an update every 6 months, Survival Island 2. Dino Ark every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dino Safari | Survival Island 2. Dino Ark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-safari-evolution/id765834179/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-island-2-dino-ark/id1311273977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 389 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jurassic Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677042538) | [GemJam LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738911634) |

## What reviewers say

### Dino Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-safari-evolution/id765834179)

Embark on a thrilling Jurassic safari, hunting deadly carnivores as one of 20 distinct dinosaurs. Explore a prehistoric world with various vehicles, build camps for survival, and utilize an arsenal of weapons for thrilling encounters.

**Highlights:** Play as 20 different dinosaurs, Multiplayer online mode, Variety of vehicles for exploration, Weapon and gear upgrades, Day/night cycle with survival elements, High-quality graphics

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Sunga's - 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Sunga's - 20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Backpack of Sunga's - 45 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Bone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Sunga's - 100 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Sunga's - 300 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Sunga's - 1000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Shed of Sunga's - 3000 | $40.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Nostalgic childhood game
- 🎮 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🦖 Playable as dinosaurs
- 🗺️ Large map to explore
- 🔫 Variety of weapons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes
- 💸 Expensive in-game currency (Sungas)
- 🐌 Slow progression/grind
- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently, especially in animal section
- Account deletion issues
- Dinosaur models glitching out and falling through floor
- Cannot kill AI dinosaurs in multiplayer as a dinosaur
- Random deaths in multiplayer

**Requested features**

- Add more dinosaurs (Pakisephalosaures, Ankylosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Therizinosaurus, Oviraptor, Quetzalcoatlus, Stegosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Carnotaurus, Baryonyx, Godzillasaurus)
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve dinosaur models for accuracy
- Add multiplayer mode
- Make in-game currency easier to obtain


### Survival Island 2. Dino Ark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-island-2-dino-ark/id1311273977)

Embark on an offline adventure survival simulator on a wild island inhabited by dinosaurs. Craft weapons, build shelters, and explore caves filled with rare resources and dangerous creatures. Tame or hunt a variety of dinosaurs to survive and thrive.

**Highlights:** Offline adventure survival simulator, Explore dinosaur-filled caves, Craft weapons and build shelters, Tame or hunt various dinosaurs, New pixel mode for a retro experience, High-resolution 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pterodactyl offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kentrosaurus offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| The egg clutches map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Sword | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gold pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Sapphire pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Gold pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 💡 Potential for more content and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🙄 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 😒 Limited dinosaur and gameplay variety
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch or during play
- Inventory and crafting issues
- Dinos getting stuck or behaving erratically
- Purchased content not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More dinosaur species and types
- Improved taming and breeding mechanics
- Multiplayer and online features
- Customization options for character and base
- Expanded map and exploration opportunities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dino Safari free?

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

### Is Survival Island 2. Dino Ark free?

Survival Island 2. Dino Ark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dino Safari or Survival Island 2. Dino Ark?

Survival Island 2. Dino Ark is rated higher. Dino Safari averages 4.1 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Survival Island 2. Dino Ark averages 4.6 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Dino Safari or Survival Island 2. Dino Ark have ads?

Dino Safari shows ads; Survival Island 2. Dino Ark does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dino Safari or Survival Island 2. Dino Ark?

Dino Safari ships an update every 6 months, and Survival Island 2. Dino Ark every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dino Safari was updated on September 13, 2026 and Survival Island 2. Dino Ark on September 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.*