# Vay vs DRAGON QUEST III

The clearest difference is rating: DRAGON QUEST III at 4.4 against Vay's 4.0. DRAGON QUEST III also leads on chart position (#86 vs unranked). Vay's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months) and price ($5.99 vs $9.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Vay costs $5.99 and DRAGON QUEST III $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DRAGON QUEST III holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 185 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Vay's written reviews are positive against 72% of DRAGON QUEST III's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, DRAGON QUEST III every 21 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vay | DRAGON QUEST III |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vay/id284940607/reviews) | **[4.4 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iii/id911208088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 78 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 203 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SoMoGa, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284940610) | [SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.](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 III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iii/id911208088)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic fantasy quest to defeat a dark lord in this classic role-playing adventure. Build and customize your party with a unique job system, explore vast continents, and enjoy over 30 hours of gameplay with bonus content.

**Highlights:** Freely customizable party system, Freely changeable vocations (jobs), Over 30 hours of gameplay, Bonus dungeons and locations, Simple, intuitive mobile controls, Standalone storyline

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Classic RPG gameplay holds up well
- 🎵 Excellent orchestral soundtrack
- 📱 Excellent mobile port with great controls
- ✨ Updated graphics from NES/GBC versions
- 💰 No microtransactions or ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes at various points
- 💾 No cloud save functionality
- 📵 Missing Pachisi tracks from original
- 🎬 No monster animations during battles
- 🔤 Translation names differ from original versions

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when casting Kasizzle spell
- App crashes during final boss battles (Zoma, Baramos)
- Save data randomly deleted or lost
- Back button not responding on certain devices
- Crashes in Jipang cave boss fight

**Requested features**

- Cloud save synchronization across devices
- Restore Pachisi tracks mini-game
- Add monster animations during battles
- Landscape mode support
- Controller/Backbone support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vay free?

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

### Is DRAGON QUEST III free?

DRAGON QUEST III costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

DRAGON QUEST III is rated higher. Vay averages 4.0 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while DRAGON QUEST III averages 4.4 from 185 ratings.

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

Neither Vay nor DRAGON QUEST III shows ads.

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

Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, and DRAGON QUEST III every 21 months. Most recently, Vay was updated on October 24, 2026 and DRAGON QUEST III on October 24, 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.*