DQM vs TRINITY TRIGGER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DQM
Assemble a team of over 500 unique monsters from the Dragon Quest series. Recruit creatures from the wild, synthesize new ones, and explore diverse realms with changing seasons and weather. Embark on a quest to become the greatest monster wrangler.
- Recruit and synthesize over 500 monsters
- Explore diverse realms with changing seasons
- Engage in monster battles
- Synthesize new creatures
- Includes console DLC content
- Participate in automated player battles
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Overview DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince comes to smartphones! Compose your very own team of monsters from across the Dragon Quest series and engage in thrilling battles against your foes. Recruit monsters from the wild world around you and combine them to synthesize new creatures as you see fit. With over 500 monsters to choose from and a revamped synthesis system to explore, you can mix and match to you heart's content to create your favorite cute critters and dastardly supervillains, as well as brand-new additions to the monstrous roll call. Your quest to become the greatest monster wrangler of all time starts here! Story This is the tale of Psaro, a young man cursed, and the adventure upon which he and his trusted friends embark. When the curse put upon him by his father, the Master of Monsterkind, renders him incapable of harming any creature of monster blood, Psaro vows to become a monster wrangler in order to break the spell. On his journey, he will befriend many monsters, train them to be stronger, synthesize powerful new allies and take on ever more dangerous foes. Join Psaro and his friends on their campaign for monster-wrangling glory! (The network mode Online Battles from the console version, where players battle one another in real time, is not included.) Game Features - Explore Nadiria, the Magical Monster Realm On his quest for greatness, Psaro will traverse the multifarious Circles of Nadiria. Whether it be made entirely of cake and sweets or fraught with rivers of bubbling lava, each Circle plays host to a wealth of bewitching adventures. As time passes in Nadiria, so too do the seasons change, with different weather conditions tempting new monsters out of hiding and revealing paths to undiscovered areas. The Circles of Nadiria are sure to provide a fresh experience every time you visit. - Over 500 Unique Monsters With such varied environments to explore, you can expect them to be inhabited by a plethora of monsters. While many can be recruited in battle, occasionally a defeated monster will ask to join your team of its own accord. Befriend as many monsters as you can, then combine them to synthesize new creatures and build a unique party to your exact liking. - Enjoy All the DLC from the Console Version The smartphone version includes the DLC packs from the console version: the Mole Hole, Coach Joe's Dungeon Gym and Treasure Trunks. Make the most of their unique features to enhance your adventure. - Test Your Might Against Other Players Register your team for the network mode Quickfire Contests to participate in automated battles against the party data of 30 other players. Once a day you can earn stat-boosting items as a prize, and the monsters from any team you defeat will be added to your roster (up to rank B monsters only). Recommended Device Specifications - iPhone 11 or later - iPad (10th generation) or later - iPad mini (6th generation) or later - iPad Air (5th generation) or later - iPad Pro (4th generation) or later Graphics settings can be adjusted to improve performance. Running the game on devices that do not meet the recommended specifications can result in crashes due to insufficient memory, or other unexpected errors. We are unable to provide support for devices that do not meet the recommended specifications. OS Compatibility iOS 13.0 or later
TRINITY TRIGGER
Embark on a grand adventure to defy fate and save Trinitia. Master the weapons of the gods, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies across diverse biomes. Switch between characters and weapon types on the fly to exploit enemy weaknesses and forge a new destiny.
- Transforming weapon system
- Character switching combat
- Dungeon exploration and puzzles
- Exploration of diverse biomes
- Engage in strategic battles
- Modern RPG gameplay
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[Caution] Before purchasing or using this application, please be sure to read the [Notes on this application] at the bottom of the page. As Cyan, a young man burdened by the gods with the mantle of Warrior of Chaos and an inevitable clash against the Warrior of Order, players will set out on a grand adventure to defy fate and save Trinitia. Cyan and his companions Elise and Zantis are accompanied by strange creatures known as Triggers that can transform into eight types of weapons, and players can switch freely between the three characters to implement a solo combat strategy Together, they will write a new destiny. Master the Weapons of the Gods Solve puzzles and defeat enemies traverse the dungeons of each Arma, towers made from the fallen weapons of the gods. Seek Out Trinitia’s Mysteries Reveal hidden passages by exploring every last bit of Trinitia’s diverse biomes. Chat with townsfolk for clues to uncover the heavily guarded secrets held in these forests, deserts, snowfields, and more. Change the Tide of Battle Make expert use of the Weapon Wheel in battle to change between eight weapon types on the fly. Every enemy has a weakness—finding and exploiting it is the key to victory. A Generational Role-Playing Epic Trinity Trigger was inspired by the iconic RPGs of yesteryear, but its accessible and rewarding gameplay incorporates modern flourishes to make it an exciting new adventure for players of all ages. [Notes on this application] ▼△▼ Operating Environment ▼△▼ iOS 12.0 or later *Only officially released operating systems are supported. We do not guarantee that you will be able to play the game comfortably. ▼△▼ Recommended Devices ▼△▼ iPhone 11 or later, iPad 7th generation or later Internal memory (RAM): 2GB or more ▼△▼ Recommended Play ▼△▼ This application has an auto-save function, However, in order to avoid unexpected situations, it is recommended to “save often”. Starting the application while multiple applications are running may cause unstable operation. To ensure stable play, we recommend that you play the game with other apps down. ▼△▼ Disclaimer ▼△▼ 1. Please note that support will not be provided for operation on OS versions other than the supported OS versions. 2. due to customer usage conditions and model-specific factors, even with a compatible model, operation may be unstable or may not work properly. 3. Even if “iOSXXX or higher” is listed as the supported OS version, it does not necessarily mean that the latest version is supported. 4. It may take some time to start the game after the application is launched depending on the model. 5. A frame may appear on the screen depending on the model. Refunds (including exchanges for other products or services) will not be accepted for any reason. © FURYU Corporation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TRINITY TRIGGER at $5.99 against DQM's $29.99. TRINITY TRIGGER also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). DQM's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (67% vs 44%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
DQM costs $29.99 and TRINITY TRIGGER $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DQM holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DQM has 67 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of DQM's written reviews are positive against 44% of TRINITY TRIGGER's.
DQM ships an update every 10 months, TRINITY TRIGGER every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DQM | TRINITY TRIGGER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $5.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (67 ratings) — better | 3.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews — better | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #183 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.1 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | SQUARE ENIX | FURYU Corporation |
Customer experience
DQM
TRINITY TRIGGER
Bugs and requests
DQM
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to change party members
- Reverting to auto-battle mode unexpectedly
- Crashes when minimizing the game
- Downloading additional data fails with communication error
Requested features
4 requests- Add controller support
- Improve font size and readability
- Implement 60fps option for medium settings
- Port more Dragon Quest Monsters games to mobile
TRINITY TRIGGER
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DQM
No in-app purchases
TRINITY TRIGGER
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DQM free?
Is TRINITY TRIGGER free?
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