War Dragons vs Slap Santa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
War Dragons
Command a powerful army of dragons to build and defend your island kingdom. Breed legendary dragons, strategize with friends in guilds, and fortify your base against attackers. Become the ultimate dragon rider and strategist to achieve greatness.
- Breed over 100 unique dragons
- Join or start guilds with friends
- Real-time synchronous multiplayer
- Build and fortify island defenses
- Strategize attack and defense tactics
- Unlock legendary dragons like Khrysos
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Dragons are the most powerful force in nature. Enter the world of War Dragons, where you are put in control of this ultimate power. Your father has left you in charge of his island kingdom, and you will need to breed, train, and battle dragons to raise your new kingdom to greatness. Find your father's attacker, explore new lands, build your defenses, and take vengeance on the enemies at your gates. You will need to become the ultimate dragon rider and strategist to survive War Dragons. BREED LEGENDARY DRAGONS War Dragons has more than 100+ unique dragons possessing different attack styles, spell abilities, and classes. Breed your dragons to create an even more powerful army. See if you can unlock the furious behemoth Khrysos and dominate the battlefield! COMBINE FORCES WITH FRIENDS Start or join a guild to combine forces with other dragon lords. With true synchronous multiplayer, you can chat with teammates in real time and coordinate attack and defense strategies against other guilds. BUILD AND DEFEND YOUR BASE Strategize and fortify your island fortress with the optimal combination and placement of defensive towers. Choose from over 15 towers with unique special attacks, such as the long-range howitzer, poison ballista, debuff lightning, and more!! Protect your base against enemy attacks while you build up your forces. WHAT’S NEW Summer 2021 *New Season: Aftermath, the much-awaited Summer Season, has come to War Dragons! The first wave of the season does not fail to bring the fight with new veteran dragons of the celestial conflict! *New Leaderboards: Brand new to the Aftermath season, full season leaderboards to compete against Dragon Lords around the world! Please note that War Dragons is free to play, but you are able to purchase game items with real money. If you don’t want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases. Your use of this application is governed by the Terms of Service available at http://pocketgems.com/terms. Collection and use of your data are subject to the Privacy Policy available at http://pocketgems.com/privacy.
Slap Santa
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"Embark on a whimsical tapping adventure with 'Slap Santa'! Dive into a festive frenzy as you journey through a fantastical world, challenging quirky characters like mischievous elves, graceful fairies, and even spirited reindeer. Your quick reflexes and tapping prowess will be put to the test as you engage in hilarious slap battles, aiming to out-tap your opponents. With each victory, collect bonuses that enhance your slapping power and unveil new surprises. The enchanting landscapes evolve as you progress, offering vibrant visuals and charming animations that capture the essence of the holiday spirit. As you conquer levels and conquer opponents, the ultimate challenge awaits: a face-off with the jolly man himself, Santa Claus! Tapping into the joy of the season, 'Slap Santa' combines entertainment and laughter, making it a must-have app for spreading holiday cheer. Get ready to giggle, slap, and celebrate the holidays with this delightful game. Your finger's journey to meet Santa begins now!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slap Santa at none against War Dragons's 10. War Dragons's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months) and chart position (#122 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. War Dragons sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Slap Santa asks for nothing beyond the download.
War Dragons ships an update every 2 months, Slap Santa every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | War Dragons | Slap Santa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (28K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #122 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pocket Gems, Inc. | Master Gamer Holdings Pty Ltd |
Bugs and requests
War Dragons
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent attack results across devices
- Disappearing in-game items and resources
- Crashes and freezes during events
- Unreliable server stability
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to trade or exchange runes/glyphs
- Option to repeat past seasonal events
- More accessible mythic dragon acquisition
- Improved base defense balance
Slap Santa
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
War Dragons
- 30 Days of First Time Buyer Elite Account$1.99
- Value Pack 1A$4.99
- Value Pack 1B$4.99
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- Elite Account - 30 Days$4.99
- Atlas War Pack$4.99
- Value Pack 2A$19.99
- Value Pack 2B$19.99
- Atlas Event Elite$19.99
- Value Pack 4A$99.99
- Value Pack 4B$99.99
Slap Santa
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is War Dragons free?
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Do War Dragons or Slap Santa have ads?
Which is updated more often, War Dragons or Slap Santa?
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