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Dinosaur Simulator 3Dv1.2.1

Released January 15, 2020Major

iOS

The latest major update for Dinosaur Simulator 3D delivered a positive impact, raising the average rating from 3.3 to 3.58 stars. While the expansion of maps and missions successfully engaged the player base, the failure of the paid ad-removal feature introduces a critical monetization defect. The overall sentiment remains positive, though the technical issue requires immediate resolution to protect revenue.

What changed

  • ContentAdded 3 new maps
  • ContentAdded 48 new missions
  • ContentAdded new sound effects
  • ContentAdded new visual effects

Reception

58/ 100 impact scorePositive
What worked
  • Content

    The addition of three maps and 48 missions drove a 0.28 star increase in the average rating.

What didn't
  • Content

    backfired

    Users report that paid ad-removal purchases fail to disable advertisements following the latest update.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisAugust 18, 2026

The average rating increased by 0.28 stars following the content update. New player feedback highlights satisfaction with the added maps and missions, although some users report that the paid ad-removal feature fails to function as intended. Overall momentum appears stable as the app retains its core audience.

+0.28 ★
Sentiment shift
New praises (1)
Players appreciate the addition of new maps and missions to the gameplaymediumversion-tied
New complaints (1)
Users report that paid ad-removal purchases fail to disable advertisementslowversion-tied

Marlvel takeaways

  • Prioritize a hotfix for the ad-removal purchase flow to address reports of failed functionality.
  • Monitor the retention impact of the new maps and missions to determine if content volume offsets the current monetization friction.

Original release notes

3 New Maps
48 New Missions
Loads of New Sounds
Loads of New Effects

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