Comparison

Vay vs DRAGON QUEST II

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

Head to head
About

Vay

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
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The 16-bit cult classic RPG from 1994 returns with tons of improvements! When your peaceful kingdom is attacked on your wedding day and your wife-to-be is kidnapped, it falls to you to journey across the world and stop the terrible machines of war that threaten to lay waste to it. FEATURES: User selectable difficulty makes this title great for both beginners and RPG veterans Compelling and engrossing story Nearly ten minutes of animated cutscenes with English and Japanese audio Auto-save feature allows you to play in small increments Over 100 enemies and a dozen challenging bosses Over 90 expansive areas to explore Updated music that loops seamlessly Bluetooth controller support Achievements Absolutely no microtransactions Please note that as of version 2.2, this game requires an A9 or better processor.

About

DRAGON QUEST II

Embark on an epic RPG adventure in a classic fantasy world. Explore diverse lands, battle monsters, and uncover powerful spells and treasures. This standalone package offers a complete, uninterrupted gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Explore open-world environments
  • Battle monsters and adversaries
  • Discover powerful weapons and spells
  • Intuitive mobile controls
  • Engaging fantasy storyline
  • Standalone package, no further purchases
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The second instalment in the celebrated Dragon Quest series finally comes to mobile! Explore fair lands and foul dungeons in this all-time classic RPG! Every wondrous weapon, spectacular spell and awesome adversary in this rich fantasy world is yours to discover in a single standalone package. Download it once, and there’s nothing else to buy, and nothing else to download! ※In-game text is available in English only. ◆ Prologue A century has passed since the events of DRAGON QUEST, during which time three new nations have been founded by the offspring of the great hero of Alefgard. But the peace they have long enjoyed is no more. Demon hosts summoned forth from the darkness by the fallen High Priest Hargon have brought the land to the brink of ruin once again. Now, the young prince of Midenhall—a descendant of the legendary warrior Erdrick—must set out to find the two other heirs to the heroic bloodline so that together they might defeat the nefarious Hargon and restore peace to their world. ◆ Game Features ・Whether you’re keen to pick up where the first part of the Erdrick Trilogy left off, or are entirely new to the series, DRAGON QUEST II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line is sure to take you on an unforgettable journey. ・In this early example of an open-world adventure, players are free to wander the wilds, brave monster-infested dungeons, or take to the seas in search of new lands—discovering ever more powerful abilities and valuable treasures along the way! ・Simple, Intuitive Controls The game’s controls are designed to work perfectly with the vertical layout of any modern mobile device, and the position of the movement button can be changed to facilitate both one- and two-handed play. ・Experience the multi-million selling series, beloved both in Japan and beyond, and see how the masterful talents of series creator Yuji Horii first combined with the revolutionary synthesizer sounds of Koichi Sugiyama and the wildly popular manga illustrations of Akira Toriyama to create a gaming sensation. [OS Compatibility] iOS 12.0 or higher

Screenshots

Vay4 screens
DRAGON QUEST II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DRAGON QUEST II at 4.4 against Vay's 4.0. DRAGON QUEST II also leads on chart position (#145 vs unranked) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). Vay's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (73% vs 59%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Vay costs $5.99 and DRAGON QUEST II $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DRAGON QUEST II holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 156 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Vay's written reviews are positive against 59% of DRAGON QUEST II's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, DRAGON QUEST II every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Vay versus DRAGON QUEST II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVayDRAGON QUEST II
Price$5.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.0 (78 ratings)4.4 (156 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews — better59.2% of reviews
Number of ratings78156 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#145 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB49 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSoMoGa, Inc.SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Vay

All ratings78 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews403 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral12.9%
Negative13.6%

DRAGON QUEST II

All ratings156 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative34.5%

User reviews

Vay

From 78 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

DRAGON QUEST II

From 156 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great classic RPG
  • 👍 Nostalgic and enjoyable experience
  • 👍 Solid port with quality-of-life improvements
  • 👍 Responsive touch controls
  • 👍 Reasonable difficulty level

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes after battles
  • 🐛 Shopkeeper/inn crashes
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 👎 Outdated language/text translation
  • 👎 Lack of landscape mode support

Bugs and requests

Vay

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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 II

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after battles
  • Crashes when talking to shopkeepers/inns
  • Glitches in certain areas (e.g., Tower of Wind)
  • Slow response when using certain items in battle

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode option
  • Improved text translation
  • Controller support
  • Cloud save sync between devices

In-app purchases

None

Vay

No in-app purchases

None

DRAGON QUEST II

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vay free?
Vay costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DRAGON QUEST II free?
DRAGON QUEST II costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vay or DRAGON QUEST II?
DRAGON QUEST II is rated higher. Vay averages 4.0 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while DRAGON QUEST II averages 4.4 from 156 ratings.
Do Vay or DRAGON QUEST II have ads?
Neither Vay nor DRAGON QUEST II shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vay or DRAGON QUEST II?
Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, and DRAGON QUEST II every 10 months. Most recently, Vay was updated on October 20, 2026 and DRAGON QUEST II on October 21, 2026.

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