Comparison

Baldur's Gate vs DRAGON QUEST V

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
Currently charting
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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 V

Embark on a multi-generational epic RPG adventure spanning three lifetimes. Recruit monsters to join your party, converse with companions, and explore a vast world with 360-degree views. Enjoy a wealth of mini-games and intuitive controls designed for mobile.

Highlights
  • Multi-generational story
  • Recruit monsters as allies
  • Party chat function
  • 360-degree camera views
  • AI-controlled battles
  • In-game casino and mini-games
  • Intuitive mobile controls
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******************** This grand adventure, unfolding over three generations, is now available to play in the palm of your hand! Take your place among a family of heroes, sharing in all the triumphs and tragedies of their storied lives! Enjoy three generations’ worth of adventure in one standalone package! There will be a fee to download the game but download it once, and there’s nothing else to buy, and nothing else to download! *In-game text is available in English only. ******************** ◆Prologue Our hero begins the story as a small boy, travelling the world with his father, Pankraz. Over the course of his many adventures, this lovable lad learns and grows. And when he finally becomes a man, he resolves to continue his father’s unfinished quest—to find the Legendary Hero... This thrilling tale on a stunning scale can now be enjoyed on pocket-sized devices! ◆Game Feature ・Make Friends with Mighty Monsters! The fearsome monsters you face in battle can now become your friends, giving you access to unique spells and abilities—and a whole host of strategic possibilities! ・Converse Freely with your Fellow Party Members! The party chat function allows you to converse freely with the cast of colourful characters who will accompany you on your adventure. So don’t hesitate to turn to them for advice and idle chit-chat whenever the urge assails you! ・360-Degree Views Rotate your viewpoint in towns and villages through a full 360 degrees to make sure you don’t miss a thing! ・AI Battles Tired of giving orders? Your faithful companions can be instructed to fight automatically! Use the various tactics at your disposal to see off even the toughest enemies with ease! ・The Casino With slot machines, poker, the monster arena and the exciting slime races of the slurpodrome, the casino is sure to provide you with a little light relief when the pressures of adventuring prove too great. Better still, you can exchange the tokens you earn for all kinds of exciting items, making taking a break well worth your while! ・Treasures ‘n’ Trapdoors Take dice in hand and roll your way around specially designed game boards, enjoying a whole range of exciting events as you go! Some of the things you’ll see won’t be available anywhere else, and if you manage to make it to the end, you can win some really great rewards! ・Bruise the Ooze is Back! Bruise the Ooze, the slime-smashing minigame introduced in the Nintendo DS version, is back with a bang! Tap the slimes within the time limit to earn points in this super-simple yet fiendishly addictive goo-splatting extravaganza! ・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). -------------------- [Supported Operating Systems] iOS11.0 and above. [Supported Devices] iPhone 5S/iPod touch (6th Generation)/iPad (5th Generation) and above.

Screenshots

Baldur's Gate4 screens
DRAGON QUEST V4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DRAGON QUEST V at 4.5 against Baldur's Gate's 3.9. DRAGON QUEST V also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (76% vs 58%). Baldur's Gate's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 31 months). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement 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 V $14.99 up front. Baldur's Gate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. DRAGON QUEST V asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DRAGON QUEST V holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 668 and 205 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Baldur's Gate's written reviews are positive against 76% of DRAGON QUEST V's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baldur's Gate ships an update every 9 months, DRAGON QUEST V every 31 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Baldur's Gate versus DRAGON QUEST V: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaldur's GateDRAGON QUEST V
Price$9.99 — better$14.99
Rating3.9 (668 ratings)4.5 (205 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews76.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings668 — better205
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#62 — better#105
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.1 GB501 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperOverhaul GamesSQUARE ENIX

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 V

All ratings201 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative15.9%

User reviews

Baldur's Gate

From 668 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 V

From 205 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic game
  • 👍 Great story and characters
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 💎 One of the best in the series
  • 📱 Plays well on mobile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of landscape mode
  • 🎮 No controller support
  • 💾 Unreliable cloud sync
  • 🔇 No background audio support

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 V

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game freezes when rotating camera
  • Accidental app switcher activation
  • Progression-blocking bugs
  • Missing sound when device is on silent
  • Inconsistent translation quality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add landscape mode
  • Implement controller support
  • Allow background audio playback
  • Improve cloud save functionality
  • Optimize performance for newer devices

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 V

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 V free?
DRAGON QUEST V costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Baldur's Gate or DRAGON QUEST V?
DRAGON QUEST V is rated higher. Baldur's Gate averages 3.9 out of 5 from 668 ratings, while DRAGON QUEST V averages 4.5 from 205 ratings.
Do Baldur's Gate or DRAGON QUEST V have ads?
Neither Baldur's Gate nor DRAGON QUEST V shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baldur's Gate or DRAGON QUEST V?
Baldur's Gate ships an update every 9 months, and DRAGON QUEST V every 31 months. Most recently, Baldur's Gate was updated on November 1, 2026 and DRAGON QUEST V on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Baldur's Gate or DRAGON QUEST V?
Baldur's Gate currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and DRAGON QUEST V at #105. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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