# Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD vs Dragons Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dragons Evolution at 84% against Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD's 23%. Dragons Evolution also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dragons Evolution sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dragons Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragons Evolution has 3.6K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD's written reviews are positive against 84% of Dragons Evolution's.

Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD ships an update every 14 months, Dragons Evolution monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD | Dragons Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-creatures-alchemy-hd/id895489219/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-evolution-merge-dino/id1446449727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [OKTOPUS GEIMS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440191171) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-creatures-alchemy-hd/id895489219)

Combine different animal DNA to create hundreds of unique creatures. Build and upgrade a genetic laboratory to expand your creature universe. This game offers puzzles and quests for all ages.

**Highlights:** Create hundreds of unique creatures, Combine animal DNA, Build and upgrade genetic laboratory, Puzzles for all ages, Clever quests, Educational gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| A pack of DNA pills | $3.99 | one-time |
| A pile of DNA pills | $9.99 | one-time |
| A bag of DNA pills | $24.99 | one-time |
| A box of DNA pills | $49.99 | one-time |
| Infinite DNA pills! | $99.99 | one-time |


### Dragons Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-evolution-merge-dino/id1446449727)

Collect and evolve mystic creatures by strategically merging them. Upgrade your islands to earn more money, even while offline. Discover unique creatures and rule the sky in this addictive collection game.

**Highlights:** Collect mystic creatures, Merge and evolve creatures, Upgrade islands, Earn money offline, Brand new scene design, Map with unusual islands, Three types of creatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fistful of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky spins | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hot Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jar of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🐲 Cute and creative dragons
- 🚀 Relaxing and easy to play
- 💎 Satisfying merging mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Lack of cloud save/sync

**Reported bugs**

- Lost progress and saved data
- Inability to exit certain in-game screens
- Inconsistent ad rewards
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and dragon varieties
- Ability to sell/remove excess dragons
- Clearer progression and island unlock criteria
- Option to disable ads for a fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD free?

Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dragons Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD or Dragons Evolution?

Dragons Evolution is rated higher. Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD averages 2.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Dragons Evolution averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD or Dragons Evolution have ads?

Both Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD and Dragons Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD or Dragons Evolution?

Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD ships an update every 14 months, and Dragons Evolution monthly. Most recently, Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD was updated on November 4, 2026 and Dragons Evolution on November 6, 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.*