# War Dragons vs Dragon Hills

The clearest difference is price: War Dragons at Free against Dragon Hills's $2.99. War Dragons also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 1.6K). Dragon Hills's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

War Dragons is free to download; Dragon Hills costs $2.99 up front. War Dragons sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Dragon Hills asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dragon Hills holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: War Dragons has 28K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of War Dragons's written reviews are positive against 90% of Dragon Hills's.

War Dragons ships an update every 2 months, Dragon Hills every 29 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | War Dragons | Dragon Hills |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-dragons/id958763157/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-hills/id963093508/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | #171 |
| Size | 206 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pocket Gems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335932431) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## What reviewers say

### War Dragons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-dragons/id958763157)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Grossing · Action, #183 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Days of First Time Buyer Elite Account | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 1A | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 1B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Account - 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Atlas War Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 2A | $19.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 2B | $19.99 | one-time |
| Atlas Event Elite | $19.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 4A | $99.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 4B | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🤝 Helpful community
- 🐉 Interesting dragon designs
- 📊 Logical progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free players
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🕰️ Extremely long upgrade times

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent attack results across devices
- Disappearing in-game items and resources
- Crashes and freezes during events
- Unreliable server stability

**Requested features**

- Ability to trade or exchange runes/glyphs
- Option to repeat past seasonal events
- More accessible mythic dragon acquisition
- Improved base defense balance


### Dragon Hills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-hills/id963093508)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on an action-packed adventure as a furious princess on a revenge mission, controlling a dangerous dragon. Slide, jump, and crash through the terrain, chasing knights and conquering castles. Upgrade weapons and power-ups for an epic, fast-paced gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Fast and furious gameplay, Destructible terrain, Epic boss battles, Upgradeable weapons and power-ups, One-touch controls, Game Center achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 💎 Great graphics and audio
- 🎁 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🐲 Fun dragon theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and content
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 📈 Difficulty plateaus too early

**Reported bugs**

- Camera issues during boss fights
- Unlock glitches with certain power-ups
- Slowdown when too many objects on screen

**Requested features**

- More dragons and power-ups
- Increased level variety and difficulty
- Ability to customize character and dragon
- Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is War Dragons free?

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

### Is Dragon Hills free?

Dragon Hills costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, War Dragons or Dragon Hills?

Dragon Hills is rated higher. War Dragons averages 4.4 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Dragon Hills averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do War Dragons or Dragon Hills have ads?

War Dragons shows ads; Dragon Hills does not.

### Which is updated more often, War Dragons or Dragon Hills?

War Dragons ships an update every 2 months, and Dragon Hills every 29 months. Most recently, War Dragons was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dragon Hills on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, War Dragons or Dragon Hills?

War Dragons currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and Dragon Hills at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*