# Baldur's Gate vs DRAGON QUEST

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baldur's Gate | DRAGON QUEST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.9 (664 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldurs-gate/id515114051/reviews) | **[4.4 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest/id911201894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **664** | 479 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #100 | **#45** |
| Size | 3.1 GB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) | [SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) |

## What reviewers say

### Baldur's Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldurs-gate/id515114051)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enhanced Voice Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jason Manley Portrait Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Blackguard’s Revenge | $2.99 | one-time |
| To Flee Thay | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### DRAGON QUEST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest/id911201894)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after battles
- Audio issues
- Saving problems

**Requested features**

- Cloud save support
- Landscape mode option
- Controller support
- Difficulty/quality of life options


## Frequently asked 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 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Baldur's Gate or DRAGON QUEST?

Baldur's Gate currently peaks at #100 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*