Hatch Dragons vs We Are Cooking

How do Hatch Dragons and We Are Cooking compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	Hatch Dragons	We Are Cooking
Genre	Simulation	Simulation
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	easy	easy
Ad intensity	low	high
In-app-purchase pressure	low	medium
Typical session	variable	variable
Rating	4.9 / 5	4.8 / 5
Ratings count	15,487	18,298
Reviews say	What players like Adorable, detailed dragon designs and art style Calming, relaxing, soothing gameplay and music Generous free premium currency compared to other games Common complaints Events require constant 5-15 daily logins making them nearly impossible to complete Long wait times to upgrade dragons and unlock spaces (400+ coins per space) Event timers too short and require 2-minute ads to reduce wait by 30 minutes	What players like Relaxing, no-fail gameplay Beautiful graphics and charming restaurant design Engaging character storylines and progression Common complaints Excessive ads interrupt gameplay constantly Ad removal doesn't always work despite payment Frequent crashes during levels and menus

Hatch Dragons — A cozy dragon collection and care simulator where you hatch, raise, and bond with hundreds of adorable nature-inspired dragons to restore a peaceful enchanted forest. (rated easy difficulty, low ad pressure) We Are Cooking — A relaxing cooking simulation where you prepare dishes, upgrade your kitchen, and progress through charming restaurants at your own pace. (rated easy difficulty, high ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.