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24 alternatives to Dododex

Companion app & taming calculator for ARK: Survival Evolved

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Dododex launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Dino Game▲343

   Compete against the world in the much beloved Dino game

   2022 · dinosaurgame.net · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Ark Survival Mobile▲10

   Ark Survival Evolved IOS

   2018 · survivetheark.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Magic Sudoku - ARkit▲279

   Solve sudoku puzzles like magic with the power of AR

   2017 · magicsudoku.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   ARK: Survival Evolved▲73

   Survive on an island with dinosaurs, then ride on them

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

5. 5AP
   ARKit Playground – Make ARKit Experiences in JS from Your Browser▲151

   Write code in Expo's online editor and instantly use it on your phone.

   2017 · snack.expo.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Pokemon Evolution Calculator▲121

   A simple tool to calculate a Pokemon's CP after it evolves

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Drynosaur▲85

   Make hangovers go extinct, one day at a time

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   DinoJump▲109

   Yell 'Jump' to make the chrome T-Rex jump

   2021 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Wildex – Pokémon Go for real wildlife▲106

   Dear HN, My wife and I both love nature and have always wanted a Pokémon go style app, to collect and learn about different species we find. All the usual species identifying apps were didn’t feel fun enough, so we designed and built one together! Would love for you guys to give it a try and share any thoughts you have.

   Feb 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    MiniBite▲87

    Tamagotchi style calorie tracker

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Bad Dinos▲53

    A New Kind of Tower-Defense Game

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Dino Run DX▲66

    Escape extinction in the prehistoric dinosaur proto-runner

    2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    DONKEY.APP▲60

    A reinvention of the 1981 classic DOS game by Bill Gates.

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Battleplans▲71

    Save the island kingdom from the evil Skull invaders

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Mino Monsters 2: Evolution▲92

    Hero up and defend the land from impending darkness

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The Sandbox Evolution▲77

    Craft or destroy amazing worlds with your godly touch!

    2016 · thesandbox2.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Gravity Arkanoid▲60

    Arkanoid-like brickout game

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    DodgerBall▲69

    Avoid the bouncing balls, challenge your friends!

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19CW
    Critters with neural net brains coevolve to survive killer planks in JS▲65

    2015 · otoro.net · its alternatives →

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    Defend the Dam▲77

    A tower defense game. Help the beavers defend the dam!

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Casper: A Tale of Perseverance▲84

    Help Casper get his coins back! 👻

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    [Android/IOS] 10 Days Dino - Feed your Dino and let them evolve!▲9

    BY MY TROTH! The BEST Dino run game ever!

    2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Asteroid Commando for Apple Watch▲68

    Vector graphics arcade game for your wrist.

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    SpaceEffect▲72

    2D dodge game ! Guide your ship to avoid aliens & asteroids

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →