# Baldur's Gate vs DRAGON QUEST V

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Baldur's Gate | DRAGON QUEST V |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (668 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldurs-gate/id515114051/reviews) | **[4.5 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-v/id933113994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **668** | 205 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #78 | **#51** |
| Size | 3.1 GB | 501 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| 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:** #78 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 V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-v/id933113994)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #78 in the App Store charts, and DRAGON QUEST V at #51. 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.*