# Vay vs DRAGON QUEST IV

The clearest difference is rating: DRAGON QUEST IV at 4.5 against Vay's 4.0. DRAGON QUEST IV also leads on chart position (#67 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Vay's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months) and price ($5.99 vs $8.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Vay costs $5.99 and DRAGON QUEST IV $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DRAGON QUEST IV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 132 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Vay's written reviews are positive against 75% of DRAGON QUEST IV's.

Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, DRAGON QUEST IV every 24 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vay | DRAGON QUEST IV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vay/id284940607/reviews) | **[4.5 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iv/id847381935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 78 | **132** |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 203 MB | 540 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SoMoGa, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284940610) | [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) |

## What reviewers say

### Vay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vay/id284940607)

Embark on an epic quest to rescue your kidnapped fiancée and save your kingdom from destructive war machines. This cult classic RPG offers a compelling story, challenging gameplay, and numerous improvements for a modern experience.

**Highlights:** Compelling and engrossing story, User selectable difficulty, Animated cutscenes with audio, Auto-save feature, Over 100 enemies and bosses, Expansive areas to explore, Updated music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great classic RPG
- 👍 Lots of gameplay content
- 👍 Smooth controls and UI
- 👍 Excellent value for money
- 👍 Nostalgic experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Buggy cutscenes
- 🔍 Lacking information on equipment
- 🤔 Dated graphics and animations
- 🤔 Repetitive music

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after using certain spells
- Inability to access some areas due to glitches
- Saved data loss after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a virtual d-pad for movement
- Improve equipment comparison at shops
- Enhance cutscenes and animations
- Provide more in-game hints and guidance


### DRAGON QUEST IV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iv/id847381935)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure across five unique chapters, each following a different cast of characters. This standalone mobile game offers over 40 hours of gameplay, allowing you to experience the full story without further purchases or downloads.

**Highlights:** Five unique character chapters, Over 40 hours of gameplay, Party Talk feature, 360-degree camera rotation, Wagon Quest for party management, AI controlled battles, In-game casino

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent classic JRPG gameplay and story
- 📖 Engaging narrative with unique chapter structure
- 🎵 Outstanding music and sound design
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and character animations
- ⏱️ Substantial playtime (25-40 hours)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cloud save system frequently fails to sync
- 🎤 Cannot mute game audio independently
- 🕹️ Hypersensitive/loose control pad
- 📐 Confusing 3D camera angles
- 🗣️ Poor translation with intentional accents

**Reported bugs**

- Cloud save data fails to sync between devices
- Save data completely lost after closing app
- iCloud saves incompatible with iOS 15+
- Game crashes mid-gameplay
- Hoffman's place quest bug

**Requested features**

- Controller support for iOS devices
- Landscape mode option
- Ability to mute game audio while keeping other apps
- Drag-to-move control scheme
- Difficulty settings/harder difficulty option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vay free?

Vay costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DRAGON QUEST IV free?

DRAGON QUEST IV costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vay or DRAGON QUEST IV?

DRAGON QUEST IV is rated higher. Vay averages 4.0 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while DRAGON QUEST IV averages 4.5 from 132 ratings.

### Do Vay or DRAGON QUEST IV have ads?

Neither Vay nor DRAGON QUEST IV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vay or DRAGON QUEST IV?

Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, and DRAGON QUEST IV every 24 months. Most recently, Vay was updated on October 26, 2026 and DRAGON QUEST IV on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*