# Stray Dog Simulator vs Arctic Wolf Survival Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Stray Dog Simulator at 4.3 against Arctic Wolf Survival Simulator's 3.5. Stray Dog Simulator also leads on price ($0.99 vs $7.99) and review sentiment (77% vs 48%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Stray Dog Simulator costs $0.99 and Arctic Wolf Survival Simulator $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Stray Dog Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stray Dog Simulator has 3.3K ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Stray Dog Simulator's written reviews are positive against 48% of Arctic Wolf Survival Simulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stray Dog Simulator | Arctic Wolf Survival Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stray-dog-simulator/id944808252/reviews)** | [3.5 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arctic-wolf-survival-simulator/id1523310559/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 168 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gluten Free Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/698937431) | [EXTREMESOFT BILISIM REKLAMCILIK TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/710157615) |

## What reviewers say

### Stray Dog Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stray-dog-simulator/id944808252)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Live the life of a stray dog in a vast city. Manage your survival needs, battle other animals, build a pack, and level up your dogs. Explore a dynamic environment with missions and achievements.

**Highlights:** Realistic survival mechanics (health, hunger, thirst, energy), Epic dog battles and territory defense, Build and manage a dog pack, Play as and level up multiple dog breeds, Complete missions and earn achievements, Dynamic weather and day/night cycle, Massive open-world 3D city environment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🐶 Great game
- 👍 Awesome simulator
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 💯 Best dog game ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔍 Needs more features
- 🌍 Small map
- 🔒 Crashes when bonding

**Reported bugs**

- Dogs floating in the air
- Disappearing pack members
- Unresponsive controls
- Randomly attacked with no enemies
- Camera zooming in too close

**Requested features**

- Add puppies
- Bigger pack size
- More dog breeds
- Ability to get adopted
- Customize dog appearance


### Arctic Wolf Survival Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arctic-wolf-survival-simulator/id1523310559)

Experience the life of a wolf in a vast arctic wilderness. Hunt, battle wild animals, and build a family. Explore stunning landscapes with realistic weather and sound.

**Highlights:** Explore arctic landscapes, Battle wild animals, Hunt and prey, Start a family, Realistic day/night cycle, Realistic weather effects, Realistic sound system

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay and fun mechanics
- 📖 Compelling backstory and plot
- 🐺 Realistic wolf behavior and design
- 🎯 Challenging objectives and progression system
- 🌍 Immersive world exploration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Digging mechanic doesn't work as advertised
- 😤 Extremely difficult combat and hunting
- 🎮 Confusing controls and unclear mechanics
- 😞 Lack of in-game tutorials and guidance
- 🦌 Deer hunting is frustratingly hard

**Reported bugs**

- Digging mechanic fails to activate despite following instructions
- Wolf neck breaks unnaturally when drinking water
- Level two progression blocked at orange circle
- Food disappears when carrying it to den
- Wolf head flaps over unnaturally when in tight spaces

**Requested features**

- Ability to dig snow tunnels anywhere on the map
- Remove or extend timer for baby care
- Make deer easier to hunt
- Slower animal movement speed
- More den locations to choose from


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stray Dog Simulator free?

Stray Dog Simulator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arctic Wolf Survival Simulator free?

Arctic Wolf Survival Simulator costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stray Dog Simulator or Arctic Wolf Survival Simulator?

Stray Dog Simulator is rated higher. Stray Dog Simulator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Arctic Wolf Survival Simulator averages 3.5 from 168 ratings.

### Do Stray Dog Simulator or Arctic Wolf Survival Simulator have ads?

Neither Stray Dog Simulator nor Arctic Wolf Survival Simulator shows ads.

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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.*