# Dog Simulator 2022 vs Wolf

The clearest difference is ads: Wolf at none against Dog Simulator 2022's shown. Dog Simulator 2022's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 9.7K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dog Simulator 2022 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Wolf sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dog Simulator 2022 against 4.6 for Wolf. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 9.7K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 76% positive.

Dog Simulator 2022 ships an update every 2 months, Wolf every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dog Simulator 2022 | Wolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-simulator-2022/id919880151/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolf-the-evolution-online/id1393168591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 9.7K |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 274 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mobile-Apps ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/657222950) | [AppForge Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922042387) |

## What reviewers say

### Dog Simulator 2022

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-simulator-2022/id919880151)

Experience life as a mischievous dog in various environments, from a farm to a beach. Engage in hundreds of fun interactions, unlock accessories, and play with friends in multiplayer modes. Enjoy new survival challenges and dress-up options.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of fun interactions, Multiple interactive locations, Survival mode challenges, Multiplayer levels, Dress-up accessories, Photo sharing

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐶 Cute and fun dog game
- 👍 Ability to dress up and customize dogs
- 🤩 Enjoyable for dog lovers
- 💎 Earn coins and gems to unlock new content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay (e.g. getting stuck, walking through walls)
- 🤖 Creepy or unnatural human character animations
- 🕰️ Limited time to explore each location
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤔 Lack of interactive features with humans/environment

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer issues (e.g. random players joining, password not working)
- Glitches causing character to get stuck or fall through the floor
- Inability to purchase certain items (e.g. Santa hat)

**Requested features**

- More dog breeds and customization options
- Expanded map with new locations to explore
- Ability to chat with other players
- Longer survival mode challenges
- More ways to interact with the world (e.g. playing fetch, bathing dog)


### Wolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolf-the-evolution-online/id1393168591)

Embark on an adventure as a wolf leader, building and expanding your pack's territory. Hunt for prey, battle other animals, and evolve your wolves to unlock new abilities. Breed pups and manage your pack's unique personalities in this realistic online simulator.

**Highlights:** Expand territory and dominate, Hunt wildlife for resources, Level up and evolve wolves, Breed and raise wolf pups, Utilize unique wolf personalities, Real-time online multiplayer, Realistic 3D virtual world

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Offer Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Few Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| Majestic Offer Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| A Chest of Gems | $18.99 | one-time |
| Skybound Offer Bundle | $18.99 | one-time |
| A Lot of Gems | $21.99 | one-time |
| A Big Pack of Gems | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐺 Unique and fantasy-inspired wolf designs
- 🌟 Engaging storyline and quests
- 🤝 Ability to interact with other players
- 👍 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow energy regeneration and progression
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI opponents
- 🗣️ Ineffective chat system

**Reported bugs**

- Wolves disappearing or being replaced unexpectedly
- Quests and events not functioning as intended
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Trading system for wolves
- Easier ways to obtain rare and powerful wolves
- More diverse environments and biomes to explore
- Ability to customize and personalize wolves
- Friends list and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dog Simulator 2022 free?

Dog Simulator 2022 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wolf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dog Simulator 2022 or Wolf?

Dog Simulator 2022 is rated higher. Dog Simulator 2022 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Wolf averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.

### Do Dog Simulator 2022 or Wolf have ads?

Dog Simulator 2022 shows ads; Wolf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dog Simulator 2022 or Wolf?

Dog Simulator 2022 ships an update every 2 months, and Wolf every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dog Simulator 2022 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Wolf on October 30, 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.*