Comparison

Dino Bash vs Idle Defense Octopus Evolution

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

Head to head
About

Dino Bash

Defend dinosaur eggs from attacking cavemen in this prehistoric tower defense game. Strategically deploy dinosaurs, use powerful abilities, and upgrade your forces across 170 levels to ensure their survival.

Highlights
  • Strategic dinosaur deployment
  • Prehistoric tug-of-war gameplay
  • Volcano bombs and ice rock attacks
  • Upgradeable dinosaur forces
  • 170 hand-drawn levels
  • Defend dinosaur eggs
Features
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Dinosaurs and their eggs are under attack by hungry cavemen, and only you can save the Dinos in this action-packed defense dinosaur game. Immerse yourself in a prehistoric battle and join the Jurassic fray! Lead the dinosaurs in a thrilling tug-of-war against primitive humans, strategically deploying Ankylosaurus, Velociraptor, Raptors, and more savage creatures to defend your dinosaur egg from their merciless appetite. Build ground defenses, unleash aerial attacks, and summon a powerful Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops to avoid extinction! A JURASSIC BATTLE FOR THE AGES Command an army of T-Rex, Triceratops, and other savage dinosaurs to protect your precious egg from the hungry, hungry cavemen in an epic ancient warfare spectacle. AMAZING WAYS TO DEFEND YOUR DINO EGG Conjure volcano bombs, hurl ice rocks, set hidden traps, summon vicious blizzards, and use decoy eggs against the invading foes. Take aim and strike strategically to ensure your survival in this action-packed tower strategy game! UPGRADE YOUR FORCES! FEEL AWESOME ABOUT IT! Strengthen your dinosaurs, enhance your arsenal, reinforce your defenses, and find joy – or the occasional frenzy – in the relentless cavemen's onslaught. Roar with triumph as you evolve and adapt to their tactics. REWRITE HISTORY Partake in 170 hand-drawn levels of primal tug-of-war defense, rewriting history to ensure the survival of these majestic creatures. Cavemen have never looked this stunning before in an adventure that spans the realms of ancient warfare and tower strategy in a dynamic dino world. While Dino Bash offers a completely free gameplay experience, certain in-game items might require payment for resource management and further evolution. If desired, you can disable in-app purchases by adjusting your device's settings. Please note that the events depicted in the game are not historically accurate. Any resemblance to real dinosaurs, living or extinct, is purely coincidental... Join the dynamic dinosaur community and embark on this adventure through time: http://facebook.com/dinobashgame http://twitter.com/dinobashgame https://www.instagram.com/dinobashgame/

About

Idle Defense Octopus Evolution

Evolve a mutant octopus by collecting DNA and gems to unlock new arms and super weapons. Defend against enemies with easy-to-learn touch controls and enjoy cartoon graphics with rock music. Share your progress and discover new features in this unique tower defense experience.

Highlights
  • Evolve mutant octopus with new arms and weapons
  • Easy touch-and-hold gameplay
  • Cartoon graphics and rock music
  • Unlock shark, dragon, and other arms
  • Utilize frozen, armor, and nuclear weapons
  • Share game records on social media
Features
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▶▶▶ WATCH Funny Gameplay Video - Starring Oczilla - by FGTeeV: https://bit.ly/oczilla-youtube ▶▶ How to Play: ● Touch & hold on left or right side of the screen to rotate the octopus. ● Use octopus's arms to destroy enemies. ● Use collected DNA, gems and eggs to evolve your mutant octopus. ▶▶ Features: ● Very easy gameplay. ● Cool rock music. ● Beautiful & cute cartoon graphics. ● Many octopus arms: shark, turtle, lobster, elephant, porcupine, dragon... ● Super weapons: frozen, armor, nuclear. ● Share your game record on Facebook, Twitter... ● And many more features waiting for you to discover! ▶▶ Tips: ● Tap on the penguin at home screen to watch the game story (please wait for 5 seconds for him to appear, he has to make up). ● Turning on/off music will also change music type, we have 2 types: rock and relaxing. ● Tap on the flying star bubble at home screen to rate this game. If you love games like tower defense or idle defense games..., this "Oczilla - The Mutant Octopus" game is just for you. Enjoy this awesome tower defence game with brand new unique gameplay! Alright! Happy playing! And don't play too much! Thanks & best regards. == Follow Us == ● Facebook: https://facebook.com/OcsagaStudio ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/OcsagaStudio ● Website: https://ocsaga.com ● Support: us@ocsaga.com

Screenshots

Dino Bash4 screens
Idle Defense Octopus Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Idle Defense Octopus Evolution at none against Dino Bash's shown. Idle Defense Octopus Evolution also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Dino Bash's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (23K vs 1.9K). 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. Dino Bash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Defense Octopus Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dino Bash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dino Bash has 23K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Dino Bash's written reviews are positive against 74% of Idle Defense Octopus Evolution's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dino Bash ships an update every 2 months, Idle Defense Octopus Evolution every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dino Bash versus Idle Defense Octopus Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDino BashIdle Defense Octopus Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (23K ratings) — better4.6 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better73.6% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better1.9K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size346 MB55 MB
Age rating9+9+
Developerpokoko StudioTran Anh Khoa

Customer experience

Dino Bash

All ratings23,375 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews603 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.1%

Idle Defense Octopus Evolution

All ratings1,878 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative18.8%

User reviews

Dino Bash

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Best game ever
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics and animations
  • 🦖 Cute dinosaur designs

Room to improve

  • 💎 Gems/premium currency hard to obtain
  • 🤯 Later levels are extremely difficult
  • 🕰️ Long wait times between levels/islands
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

Idle Defense Octopus Evolution

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Unique concept
  • 😊 Great for kids

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Copyright issues
  • 🔋 High ad frequency
  • 🤯 Too difficult

Bugs and requests

Dino Bash

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game not opening on mobile devices
  • Inconsistent performance on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More dinosaur and enemy variety
  • Easier way to obtain premium content
  • Additional levels and content updates
  • Balancing improvements for late-game

Idle Defense Octopus Evolution

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • DNA points disappearing
  • Restart cost too high
  • Levels not loading properly
  • Ads not working as intended

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more upgrades and customization options
  • Improve level difficulty progression
  • Reduce in-app purchase requirements
  • Fix grammar and spelling errors

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dino Bash

One-time10
  • Amazing Claw Full of Diamonds$0.99
  • Claw Full of Diamonds$1.99
  • Awesome Neanderthal's Diamond Pack$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Amazing Neanderthal's Diamond Pack$3.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
  • Neanderthal's Diamond Pack$4.99
  • Fantastic Paleolithic Diamond Pack$4.99
  • Awesome Paleolithic Diamond Pack$6.99
  • Paleolithic Diamond Pack$9.99
  • Protozoic Diamond Pack$19.99
10 purchases

Idle Defense Octopus Evolution

One-time10
  • DNA Pack 1$0.99
  • Gem Pack 1$0.99
  • DNA Pack 2$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • DNA Pack 3$2.99
  • DNA Pack 4$3.99
  • DNA Pack 5$4.99
  • Gem Pack 5$4.99
  • DNA Pack 10$9.99
  • DNA Pack 20$19.99

Questions

Is Dino Bash free?
Dino Bash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Defense Octopus Evolution free?
Idle Defense Octopus Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dino Bash or Idle Defense Octopus Evolution?
Dino Bash is rated higher. Dino Bash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Idle Defense Octopus Evolution averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Dino Bash or Idle Defense Octopus Evolution have ads?
Dino Bash shows ads; Idle Defense Octopus Evolution does not.
Which is updated more often, Dino Bash or Idle Defense Octopus Evolution?
Dino Bash ships an update every 2 months, and Idle Defense Octopus Evolution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dino Bash was updated on November 4, 2026 and Idle Defense Octopus Evolution on November 1, 2026.

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