Dinosaur 3D vs 3D Dinopedia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dinosaur 3D
Explore an extinct world with realistic 3D dinosaurs using augmented reality. Interact with creatures, learn about their behavior, and capture memorable photos.
- Augmented reality dinosaur encounters
- Adjustable dinosaur size
- Interactive dinosaur behaviors
- Educational dinosaur commentary
- AR photography
- Multiple dinosaur species
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9 kinds of dinosaurs and integrated package. Meet in the virtual world of an extinct dinosaur , take a picture with AR Camera Experience the rich became much lighter than conventional 3D real dinosaur dinosaurs (Ankylosaurus, Carnotaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Velociraptor) Dinosaurs 3D apps are available to adjust the size of the dinosaur by zooming out with a simple touch. You can drag observe the dinosaurs from different angles. Dinosaurs 3D app is a fun action AR and 7 great pictures can be taken using the camera. Support all the features of traditional and dinosaur 3D app has been optimized to go well back in the low end. Children can be studied through the explanation of things together and wonder about the real behavior of the dinosaur dinosaurs Experience in the virtual world, meet the dinosaurs, such as the actual + Various features dinosaur 3D - When you touch the screen, the reaction in the direction of a dinosaur touch - Head, legs, torso, touching the tail, you can see the commentary on dinosaurs and fun action - Give the meat to a dinosaur - Give the herbage to a dinosaur - I have turned into a dinosaur fart - Operation of the dinosaur roar or attack - The dinosaur walks - We go beyond the Dinosaurs - Why dinosaurs disappeared + Dinosaur species - Ankylosaurus - Carnotaurus - Stegosaurus - Triceratops - Tyrannosaurus - Spinosaurus - Parasaurolophus - Velociraptor * Supported Languages English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Brazilian, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese
3D Dinopedia
Explore a vast 3D encyclopedia of dinosaurs and extinct life. View detailed models in various study modes, learn facts, and experience augmented reality. This app offers a comprehensive look at Earth's ancient history and the evolution of life.
- 200+ dinosaurs and ancient animals
- Four study modes: skeleton, muscles, skin, X-ray
- 360-degree rotation and zoom
- 4K resolution models
- Augmented reality integration
- Detailed geological and evolutionary information
- Professional narration and scientific accuracy
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Welcome to the world of dinosaurs! 3D Dinopedia is the largest and most comprehensive dinosaur encyclopedia in the AppStore. Here you will 200+ dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals from three whole eras: the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic. You will meet the legendary T-Rex, velociraptor, mammoth, and megalodon. Here you can also find exceptionally rare animals such as Anchiornis, devil frog, or the incredible Entelognathus fish. Even the human ancestor Australopithecus has found its place in the encyclopedia. And this is just the beginning - we are constantly adding new models of animals and plants and expanding our collection. Each animal in 3D Dinopedia has four study modes: skeleton, muscles, skin, and X-ray. You can rotate the skeleton 360 degrees and zoom in as close as you want. With the app, you can assess the power of a Tyrannosaurus's muscles and find fat pads under a Brachiosaurus's heel. Enjoy every scale of your favorite dinosaur in 4K resolution and learn the most interesting facts about their appearance. Use X-rays to investigate dinosaurs in detail. In 3D Dinopedia, you will find a sea of useful and interesting facts about each animal. Information can be read in a text format with stunning bright illustrations, or you can listen to the narration of a professional announcer. Our team of professionals is working hard to create our encyclopedia to ensure maximum scientific accuracy of the data. Dinosaur models are made in 4K resolution by the best 3D artists, and every word in the text is checked by a real paleontologist. The app also offers absolutely unique features, such as viewing the world through the eyes of a dinosaur and listening to the "voice" of an ancient animal. 3D Dinopedia also features 3D models of fossil plants, invertebrates, and fossils! Enjoy augmented reality that allows you to take cool photos with ancient lizards anywhere. 3D Dinopedia is more than just a set of beautiful models of ancient creatures. It's a full-fledged encyclopedia capable of creating a comprehensive understanding of the development of planet Earth and life on it. Here you can find the most detailed information about 12 geological periods. You can look forward to a history of research, key events, detailed descriptions of fauna and flora, detailed descriptions of all biomes and continents, and even 3D Earth with the ability to view the movement of lithospheric plates and more! Also in the app, you can understand the family tree of vertebrate animals, read articles about the latest scientific discoveries of paleontologists, and learn the biography of the most famous scientists - researchers of the ancient world. Moreover, 3D Dinopedia is a real tool for learning and research. It is suitable for dinosaur lovers as well as for professional artists and designers, and for anyone interested in science. 3D Dinopedia is not just an app, it's an entire ancient world, dynamically and constantly expanding its borders. A whole team of developers, programmers, modelers, and scientists work daily for you to supplement and improve the interactive encyclopedia. Install 3D Dinopedia and start your journey back in time right now! Terms of Use: https://dinopedia.online/en/policies Privacy Policy: https://dinopedia.online/en/policies Subscription information: 3D Dinopedia may offer auto-renewable subscriptions. Subscription price, duration, included features, renewal terms, and any trial or promotional offer will be shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date through your App Store account settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 3D Dinopedia at 4.5 against Dinosaur 3D's 4.0. 3D Dinopedia also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Dinosaur 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Dinosaur 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D Dinopedia sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
3D Dinopedia holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Dinopedia has 383 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Dinosaur 3D's written reviews are positive against 76% of 3D Dinopedia's.
Dinosaur 3D ships an update every 3 months, 3D Dinopedia every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dinosaur 3D | 3D Dinopedia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (22 ratings) | 4.5 (383 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 76.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 383 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 533 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | dayYom ( '')/ | Tecedu |
Customer experience
Dinosaur 3D
3D Dinopedia
Bugs and requests
Dinosaur 3D
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
3D Dinopedia
Reported bugs
4 issues- Audio descriptions not working
- Settings buttons not functioning
- Screen elements cut off by notch
- Frequent crashes and errors
Requested features
5 requests- Add more Paleozoic and Cenozoic animals
- Implement dinosaur behavior animations
- Improve restore purchase functionality
- Add more free dinosaur access
- Optimize performance for older devices
In-app purchases
Dinosaur 3D
- Ad removed when payment$4.99
3D Dinopedia
- Paleo Expert$7.991 Month
- 30-Day Explorer Access$4.99
- Upgrade to Enthusiast$19.99
- Explorer$24.99
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- Dinosaur Enthusiast$44.99
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