# Vay vs DRAGON QUEST VI

The clearest difference is price: Vay at $5.99 against DRAGON QUEST VI's $14.99. Vay also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months). DRAGON QUEST VI's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Vay costs $5.99 and DRAGON QUEST VI $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Vay against 4.1 for DRAGON QUEST VI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 84 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 73% positive.

Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, DRAGON QUEST VI every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vay | DRAGON QUEST VI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vay/id284940607/reviews) | **[4.1 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-vi/id949745100/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 78 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 203 MB | 588 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 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 VI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-vi/id949745100)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure across two parallel worlds to recover lost memories and unite them. Recruit a diverse cast of characters, master over sixteen vocations, and engage in strategic AI battles. Explore vibrant towns with 360-degree views and enjoy unique mini-games like slime battles and a casino.

**Highlights:** Two parallel worlds to explore, Recruit diverse party members, Master over 16 vocations, 360-degree town views, AI battle tactics, Casino and slime arena mini-games

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vay free?

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

### Is DRAGON QUEST VI free?

DRAGON QUEST VI costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

DRAGON QUEST VI is rated higher. Vay averages 4.0 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while DRAGON QUEST VI averages 4.1 from 84 ratings.

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

Neither Vay nor DRAGON QUEST VI shows ads.

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

Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, and DRAGON QUEST VI every 22 months. Most recently, Vay was updated on October 20, 2026 and DRAGON QUEST VI on October 21, 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.*