Comparison

Baldur's Gate vs DRAGON QUEST

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

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About

Baldur's Gate

Embark on an epic roleplaying adventure set in a world on the brink of war. Customize your hero, assemble a party of companions, and explore a vast continent filled with mystery and danger. This enhanced edition includes the original campaign and new stories, with additional content available for purchase.

Highlights
  • Original 60-hour adventure
  • Tales of the Sword Coast expansion
  • The Black Pits arena battles
  • Brothers Lost questline
  • Improved interface and dynamic zooming
  • New character portraits and voice sets
Features
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This game is optimized for tablets and not recommended for phones with screen sizes under 7 inches. Your journey begins as all great cRPG tales once did: quietly, within the walls of home, before fate tears everything open. Forced from the safety of Candlekeep under mysterious circumstances, you’re thrust into a conflict that threatens to ignite the Sword Coast. Your world has always been limited to the fortress library’s ancient halls, where your foster father, Gorion, worked tirelessly to shield you from dangers you never understood. All of that is about to change, setting you on the path that made Baldur’s Gate a legend. Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition brings you back to the golden age of 90s cRPGs, steeped in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Customize your hero, gather a band of memorable companions, and roam the Sword Coast in search of adventure, fortune, and long‑buried truths. Enjoy over 75 hours of classic Baldur’s Gate gameplay, including the full original campaign, the beloved Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and a new arena mode for those who crave a challenge. Classic Campaign: The original Baldur’s Gate adventure, faithfully preserved Expansion: Tales of the Sword Coast, the iconic 90s add‑on Classic‑Style Challenges: The Black Pits, a new arena of tactical battles Refined Difficulty Options: Story Mode for relaxed exploration; Legacy of Bhaal for veterans seeking a brutal, old‑school test Brothers Lost: Help Rasaad yn Bashir, the Sun Soul Monk, as he scours the Cloud Peaks in search of his lost brother. The 1998 classic returns with thoughtful refinements that make it smoother to play today while keeping its soul untouched. The following content is available for in-app purchase: Neera and the Red Wizards: Save the wild mage Neera from the machinations of Thay’s dreaded Red Wizards. Path of the Bloodied: Join the blackguard Dorn Il-Khan in taking revenge against those who betrayed him in Luskan. Gallery of Heroes: Reimagine your character with eleven new character portraits from Icewind Dale artist Jason Manley. New voice sets to further customize your character.

About

DRAGON QUEST

Embark on an epic fantasy quest in a world of sword, magic, and monsters. This classic role-playing game lets you become a legendary hero to vanquish a dark lord and save a kingdom. Experience a complete, standalone adventure with no further purchases or downloads required.

Highlights
  • Fantasy RPG adventure
  • Hero's quest to save a kingdom
  • Standalone package, no extra purchases
  • Intuitive mobile controls
  • Retro 80s RPG experience
  • Legendary creator trio
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******************** The game that started the legend of DRAGON QUEST is here at last for mobile devices! Discover the RPG that won the hearts of two generations! Enter a fantasy world of sword, magic, and monsters in one standalone package! Download it once, and there’s nothing else to buy, and nothing else to download! ******************** ◆ Prologue The peace of fair Alefgard has been shattered by the appearance of the nefarious master of the night known as the Dragonlord, and the Sphere of Light which for so long kept the forces of darkness in check has been stolen! It’s time for you, a young warrior through whose veins flows the blood of the legendary hero Erdrick, to set out on a quest to vanquish the Dragonlord, and save the land from darkness! ◆ Game Features ・First in the Legendary Series Originally released as Dragon Warrior, you can now experience the classic retro RPG experience that swept up millions of Japanese players back in the Eighties...and never let go! Become the descendant of the legendary hero Erdrick, and embark on an epic journey through the historic realm of Alefgard, tackling fearsome foes and perplexing puzzles on your way to the dread Dragonlord’s lair! ・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 legendary RPG loved by millions in Japan and worldwide! Created by a legendary trio with the master creator Yuji Horii, the revolutionary synthesizer score and orchestration by Koichi Sugiyama, and art by master manga artist Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball). -------------------- [OS Compatibility] iOS 12.0 or higher

Screenshots

Baldur's Gate4 screens
DRAGON QUEST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DRAGON QUEST at 4.4 against Baldur's Gate's 3.9. DRAGON QUEST also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and price ($2.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and chart position 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

Baldur's Gate costs $9.99 and DRAGON QUEST $2.99 up front. Baldur's Gate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. DRAGON QUEST asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DRAGON QUEST holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 664 and 479 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Baldur's Gate's written reviews are positive against 70% of DRAGON QUEST's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Baldur's Gate versus DRAGON QUEST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaldur's GateDRAGON QUEST
Price$9.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.9 (664 ratings)4.4 (479 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews70.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings664 — better479
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#67#45 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.1 GB29 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperOverhaul GamesSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Baldur's Gate

All ratings664 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews405 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative32.8%

DRAGON QUEST

All ratings479 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative20.5%

User reviews

Baldur's Gate

From 664 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent port of a classic game
  • 🎮 Great gameplay and story
  • 👍 Nostalgic experience
  • 💡 New features and characters added

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and control on small screens
  • 🔋 Performance issues with spells and effects
  • 📏 UI not optimized for mobile devices

DRAGON QUEST

From 479 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Affordable price
  • 🕹️ Faithful to the original
  • 🎮 Good controls for mobile
  • 🎨 Charming graphics
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔇 No background audio support
  • 🔌 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Lack of guidance/objectives
  • 🔍 Dated gameplay mechanics
  • 🔍 Forced portrait mode

Bugs and requests

Baldur's Gate

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sidebar menu issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inability to restore purchased content
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Improved UI and controls for mobile
  • Cross-save functionality between platforms
  • Ability to remove experience cap

DRAGON QUEST

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after battles
  • Audio issues
  • Saving problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Cloud save support
  • Landscape mode option
  • Controller support
  • Difficulty/quality of life options

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Baldur's Gate

One-time4
  • Enhanced Voice Pack$1.99
  • Jason Manley Portrait Pack$1.99
  • A Blackguard’s Revenge$2.99
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  • To Flee Thay$2.99
None

DRAGON QUEST

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Baldur's Gate free?
Baldur's Gate costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DRAGON QUEST free?
DRAGON QUEST costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Baldur's Gate or DRAGON QUEST?
DRAGON QUEST is rated higher. Baldur's Gate averages 3.9 out of 5 from 664 ratings, while DRAGON QUEST averages 4.4 from 479 ratings.
Do Baldur's Gate or DRAGON QUEST have ads?
Neither Baldur's Gate nor DRAGON QUEST shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baldur's Gate or DRAGON QUEST?
Baldur's Gate ships an update every 9 months, and DRAGON QUEST every 9 months. Most recently, Baldur's Gate was updated on September 25, 2026 and DRAGON QUEST on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Baldur's Gate or DRAGON QUEST?
Baldur's Gate currently peaks at #67 in the App Store charts, and DRAGON QUEST at #45. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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