Comparison

Idle Defense Octopus Evolution vs Dino Bash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Idle Defense Octopus Evolution

Evolve a mutant octopus by collecting DNA and gems to unlock new arms and super weapons. Defend against enemies with easy-to-learn touch controls and enjoy cartoon graphics with rock music. Share your progress and discover new features in this unique tower defense experience.

Highlights
  • Evolve mutant octopus with new arms and weapons
  • Easy touch-and-hold gameplay
  • Cartoon graphics and rock music
  • Unlock shark, dragon, and other arms
  • Utilize frozen, armor, and nuclear weapons
  • Share game records on social media
Features
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▶▶▶ WATCH Funny Gameplay Video - Starring Oczilla - by FGTeeV: https://bit.ly/oczilla-youtube ▶▶ How to Play: ● Touch & hold on left or right side of the screen to rotate the octopus. ● Use octopus's arms to destroy enemies. ● Use collected DNA, gems and eggs to evolve your mutant octopus. ▶▶ Features: ● Very easy gameplay. ● Cool rock music. ● Beautiful & cute cartoon graphics. ● Many octopus arms: shark, turtle, lobster, elephant, porcupine, dragon... ● Super weapons: frozen, armor, nuclear. ● Share your game record on Facebook, Twitter... ● And many more features waiting for you to discover! ▶▶ Tips: ● Tap on the penguin at home screen to watch the game story (please wait for 5 seconds for him to appear, he has to make up). ● Turning on/off music will also change music type, we have 2 types: rock and relaxing. ● Tap on the flying star bubble at home screen to rate this game. If you love games like tower defense or idle defense games..., this "Oczilla - The Mutant Octopus" game is just for you. Enjoy this awesome tower defence game with brand new unique gameplay! Alright! Happy playing! And don't play too much! Thanks & best regards. == Follow Us == ● Facebook: https://facebook.com/OcsagaStudio ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/OcsagaStudio ● Website: https://ocsaga.com ● Support: us@ocsaga.com

About

Dino Bash

Lead a team of wise-cracking dinosaurs through different time periods to defend your precious egg from Neanderthals. Unlock new dinosaurs with unique abilities and upgrade their gear for strategic prehistoric battles.

Highlights
  • Time-traveling dinosaur battles
  • Unlockable dinosaurs with unique abilities
  • Dinosaur upgrades and customization
  • Strategic unit placement
  • Defend precious egg from enemies
Features
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Get ready for an outrageously fun and wacky adventure back in time with Dino Bash! In this dinosaur game, you'll lead an army of powerful, wise-cracking dinos to defend your precious egg from pesky Neanderthals who are armed with nothing but clubs and bad attitudes. Are you ready for a time-traveling adventure that takes you and your trusty team of dinosaurs on a journey through the ages? In Dino Bash, you'll be transported through a magical wormhole that lands you smack-dab in the middle of different time zones, where you'll encounter all kinds of wild and wacky challenges. With each level, you'll unlock new dinosaurs, each with their own unique abilities and personalities (some of them are just plain weird). And let's not forget the upgrades - pimp out your dinos with the latest in prehistoric fashion, including stylish hats and battle armor. But it's not just about looking good in this dinosaur game - strategy is key in Dino Bash. You'll need to place your dinosaurs in just the right spots to fend off those Neanderthals and protect your stash. And when things get really hairy, call on your most powerful dinos to unleash some jurassic mayhem. So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to stomp, chomp, and roar your way to victory in Dino Bash, the most outrageous dino game of prehistoric proportions!

Screenshots

Idle Defense Octopus Evolution4 screens
Dino Bash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dino Bash at 4.8 against Idle Defense Octopus Evolution's 4.6. Dino Bash also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 74%). Idle Defense Octopus Evolution's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Idle Defense Octopus Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dino Bash sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dino Bash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 905 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Idle Defense Octopus Evolution's written reviews are positive against 84% of Dino Bash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Idle Defense Octopus Evolution versus Dino Bash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Defense Octopus EvolutionDino Bash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings)4.8 (905 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews84.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better905
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB242 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTran Anh Khoapokoko Studio

Customer experience

Idle Defense Octopus Evolution

All ratings1,878 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative18.8%

Dino Bash

All ratings881 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative9.0%

User reviews

Idle Defense Octopus Evolution

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Unique concept
  • 😊 Great for kids

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Copyright issues
  • 🔋 High ad frequency
  • 🤯 Too difficult

Dino Bash

From 905 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and entertaining game
  • 🚀 Lots of new dinosaurs and content
  • 💎 Generous rewards and progression
  • 🎨 Great art style and visuals

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Slow energy recharge time
  • 🔒 Paywall for premium content
  • 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
  • 🧠 Difficulty spike in later levels

Bugs and requests

Idle Defense Octopus Evolution

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • DNA points disappearing
  • Restart cost too high
  • Levels not loading properly
  • Ads not working as intended

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more upgrades and customization options
  • Improve level difficulty progression
  • Reduce in-app purchase requirements
  • Fix grammar and spelling errors

Dino Bash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not registering as completed
  • Events not properly resetting
  • Chest opening issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add multiplayer mode
  • Customize dinosaur selection
  • Improve event frequency and difficulty
  • Reduce star-based progression requirements

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Idle Defense Octopus Evolution

One-time10
  • DNA Pack 1$0.99
  • Gem Pack 1$0.99
  • DNA Pack 2$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • DNA Pack 3$2.99
  • DNA Pack 4$3.99
  • DNA Pack 5$4.99
  • Gem Pack 5$4.99
  • DNA Pack 10$9.99
  • DNA Pack 20$19.99
9 purchases

Dino Bash

One-time9
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Pile of Gems$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Season pass$4.99
  • Bag of Gems$9.99
  • Legendary Pack$9.99
  • Two Bags of Gems$19.99
  • Chest of Gems$49.99
  • Treasure full of Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Idle Defense Octopus Evolution free?
Idle Defense Octopus Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dino Bash free?
Dino Bash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Defense Octopus Evolution or Dino Bash?
Dino Bash is rated higher. Idle Defense Octopus Evolution averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Dino Bash averages 4.8 from 905 ratings.
Do Idle Defense Octopus Evolution or Dino Bash have ads?
Neither Idle Defense Octopus Evolution nor Dino Bash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Defense Octopus Evolution or Dino Bash?
Idle Defense Octopus Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dino Bash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Idle Defense Octopus Evolution was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dino Bash on October 30, 2026.

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