Comparison

DayD Chapter 1 vs Wizard's Quest

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

Head to head
About

DayD Chapter 1

Embark on a science fiction adventure through time to stop an eccentric villain from wreaking havoc in the past. Explore unique levels, tame dinosaurs, and build structures in this engaging story-driven game.

Highlights
  • Time travel adventure
  • Dinosaur taming
  • Resource management
  • Building construction
  • Unique objectives
  • Comic-like plot
Features
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Brian, an outstanding (though some may say eccentric!) scientist, invented a time machine that sent him hurtling into the past! But forget about a leisurely stroll through the land of the dinosaurs: his old friend Doctor Awful is already there waiting! He invented his own time machine before Brian and has already managed to run amock in the past! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to help Brian stop Doctor Awful in an adventure full of mystery, research, and of course, time travel. All that and more awaits in this exciting science fiction adventure thrillride! 50 unique levels, tons of different objectives, super cool settings and a fun and engaging plot are yours to explore now. Construct buildings, tame dinosaurs, manage resources and build other awesome structures. Simple controls and smooth game mechanics will help you get going in no time. But if you still don't understand something, you can always use the Help menu. DayD: Through time is an exciting adventure through the dinosaur era! - A unique world with elements of both the past and future - A funny plot with interesting characters that reads like a comic - Tons of unique objectives - Get to know different dinosaurs: pterodactyls, t-rexes, triceratopses and others. - All sorts of different locations - Crucial bonuses: fast build, accelerated run, slow down time. - Easy controls and a clear tutorial. - Over 20 hours of custom game content for players of all ages. - A special soundtrack

About

Wizard's Quest

Embark on a match-3 puzzle adventure to restore a kingdom and reverse a prince's transformation into a dragon. Utilize power-ups and overcome challenging levels to earn trophies and rebuild the city to its former glory.

Highlights
  • Match 3 puzzle gameplay
  • Kingdom restoration
  • Unique puzzle elements
  • Power-ups and upgrades
  • Trophy collection
  • Bonus games
Features
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A distant kingdom is shaken to its foundations when the prince is accidentally transformed into a dragon. It’s up to you to rebuild the city and return its former glory! Reverse the transformation of the prince in this challenging match 3 adventure game with unique puzzle elements. Use power-ups to overcome obstacles and earn trophies to mark the occasion! - Various match 3 elements - Many match 3 levels to master - Restore an entire kingdom - Earn power-ups, upgrades, trophies and extras - Compete in challenging puzzles and bonus games Please note: An iOS device of minimum 5,5" is required to have fun with the game!

Screenshots

DayD Chapter 14 screens
Wizard's Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DayD Chapter 1 at Free against Wizard's Quest's $2.99. DayD Chapter 1 also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 3). Wizard's Quest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support 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

DayD Chapter 1 is free to download; Wizard's Quest costs $2.99 up front. DayD Chapter 1 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Wizard's Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wizard's Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayD Chapter 1 has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DayD Chapter 1's written reviews are positive against 75% of Wizard's Quest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
DayD Chapter 1 versus Wizard's Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayD Chapter 1Wizard's Quest
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (19 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 19 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size420 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8Floor Company LimitedRunesoft

Customer experience

DayD Chapter 1

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Wizard's Quest

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DayD Chapter 1

One-time4
  • Start offer$7.99
  • One minute offer$8.99
  • Season offer$10.99
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  • Buy full version of game$14.99
None

Wizard's Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DayD Chapter 1 free?
DayD Chapter 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wizard's Quest free?
Wizard's Quest costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DayD Chapter 1 or Wizard's Quest?
Wizard's Quest is rated higher. DayD Chapter 1 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Wizard's Quest averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do DayD Chapter 1 or Wizard's Quest have ads?
DayD Chapter 1 shows ads; Wizard's Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, DayD Chapter 1 or Wizard's Quest?
DayD Chapter 1 ships an update every 19 months, and Wizard's Quest every 19 months. Most recently, DayD Chapter 1 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Wizard's Quest on October 6, 2026.

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