# Partia vs DRAGON QUEST II

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Partia at 78% against DRAGON QUEST II's 59%. Partia also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99). DRAGON QUEST II's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Partia costs $3.99 and DRAGON QUEST II $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DRAGON QUEST II holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 134 and 156 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Partia's written reviews are positive against 59% of DRAGON QUEST II's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Partia ships an update every 7 months, DRAGON QUEST II every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Partia | DRAGON QUEST II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partia/id572432485/reviews) | **[4.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-ii/id911205290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 134 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #181 | **#92** |
| Size | 56 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Imago Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/572432488) | [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) |

## What reviewers say

### Partia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partia/id572432485)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a high fantasy adventure in this strategy role-playing game. Engage in tactical battles where magic and swords clash, and experience a story filled with friendship and betrayal. The game is actively being updated based on player feedback.

**Highlights:** Strategy Role-playing gameplay, High fantasy setting, Magic and sword combat, Story-driven adventure, Character development, Tactical battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Labor of love - clearly made with passion and dedication
- 🎮 Excellent SRPG gameplay - engaging and strategic combat
- 🎨 Retro aesthetic - nostalgic graphics that feel authentic
- 📖 Good story and characters - compelling narrative with personality
- 💰 Affordable price - great value for the content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Clunky controls - touch screen implementation feels awkward
- 📱 Poor screen optimization - doesn't utilize full device screen
- 🐛 UI issues - camp menu feels disorganized
- ⏱️ Slow gameplay - movement and combat animations are tedious
- 📚 No tutorial - game mechanics unexplained

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working on some devices
- Screen display issues on iPhone X and newer models (top notch overlap)
- Game not full 16:9 fullscreen on newer iPhones
- Xbox One controller not supported despite controller attempts
- Save file deletion (Chapter 8 save disappeared)

**Requested features**

- Controller support (d-pad and buttons option)
- Full screen optimization for newer devices
- In-game tutorial or guidebook
- Battle animations
- Character expression changes during dialogue


### DRAGON QUEST II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-ii/id911205290)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure in a classic fantasy world. Explore diverse lands, battle monsters, and uncover powerful spells and treasures. This standalone package offers a complete, uninterrupted gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Explore open-world environments, Battle monsters and adversaries, Discover powerful weapons and spells, Intuitive mobile controls, Engaging fantasy storyline, Standalone package, no further purchases

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great classic RPG
- 👍 Nostalgic and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Solid port with quality-of-life improvements
- 👍 Responsive touch controls
- 👍 Reasonable difficulty level

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after battles
- 🐛 Shopkeeper/inn crashes
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 👎 Outdated language/text translation
- 👎 Lack of landscape mode support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after battles
- Crashes when talking to shopkeepers/inns
- Glitches in certain areas (e.g., Tower of Wind)
- Slow response when using certain items in battle

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode option
- Improved text translation
- Controller support
- Cloud save sync between devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Partia free?

Partia costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DRAGON QUEST II free?

DRAGON QUEST II costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Partia or DRAGON QUEST II?

DRAGON QUEST II is rated higher. Partia averages 4.2 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while DRAGON QUEST II averages 4.4 from 156 ratings.

### Do Partia or DRAGON QUEST II have ads?

Neither Partia nor DRAGON QUEST II shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Partia or DRAGON QUEST II?

Partia ships an update every 7 months, and DRAGON QUEST II every 10 months. Most recently, Partia was updated on October 20, 2026 and DRAGON QUEST II on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Partia or DRAGON QUEST II?

Partia currently peaks at #181 in the App Store charts, and DRAGON QUEST II at #92. 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.*