Comparison

Crusaders Quest vs Dragon Survival

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crusaders Quest

Embark on a pixel art adventure in a world threatened by ancient evils. Assemble a team of heroes, strategically match skill blocks to unleash powerful abilities, and battle your way through a compelling story. Enjoy a retro aesthetic with modern gameplay mechanics.

Highlights
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Skill block matching combat
  • Hero collection and growth
  • Diverse in-game events
  • Single-player focused gameplay
  • Guild play options
Features
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Experience the nostalgic dot-aesthetic of classic RPG right in your hands in this story of adventure where children become adults and adults become children! A century after the Apostles' War, a crisis looms over Hasla due to the sudden appearance of a mysterious woman, 'Sylunis', in the Hyro Forest. As the newly appointed Captain of 'Hero Town', you are the only one who can prevent Sylunis' conspiracy to free the Apostles sealed in the Soulstone. Assist the apprentice goddess, Sera, save the goddesses and prevent the resurrection of the Apostles! Experience the pixel action RPG unfolding in Hasla, "Crusaders Quest." ■ Puzzle? Action! Skill Block Match Play Collect skill blocks and use them together! Use heroes that create skill synergy to become stronger! Simple yet strategic battle play ■ Dots, all dots! Retro aesthetic graphics Loved for nearly a decade, the unique pixel art of Crusader Quest Constantly pushing the boundaries of what can be expressed each year! Filled with charming pixel art embodying cuteness, splendor, grandeur, and wit Even with stunning and captivating illustrations...! ■ Choose and enjoy events and battles in your own style Zero pressure for guild play! Battle Delegation available! Gameplay featuring single-player-centric battle contents and events, Choose and proceed according to your play style ■ A relatively easy-to-collect RPG No need for duplicate heroes for hero growth Paid currency obtainable in Arena every week Maximum hero growth achievable within a day ■ Familiar events, innovative events Familiar events like world raid bosses, consecutive boss battles, deal competitions, random team competition Mini-game events like rhythm games, bread tycoon, maze finding, bingo, fishing Experimental events like stock market, prize lottery, auction, roguelike dungeon ■ Delivering the latest information through official channels ⊙ Official website: https://cq-official.online/en ⊙ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrusadersQuest ⊙ Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnhS12kc_rJiiPtz0kXHtcQ ■ Minimum device specifications iOS 11 and above / RAM 2GB and above ■ Device app access permission guide We request the minimum optional permissions required for smooth gameplay. You can refuse to grant optional access rights, but please understand that this may restrict the use of certain features. [Optional Access Rights] - Notifications: Used when receiving push notifications - Photos/Camera: For attaching screenshots when reporting bugs and inconveniences to the Customer Support Center [How to change access rights] Settings > Crusader > Set each access right

About

Dragon Survival

Defend your village from monster attacks using legendary dragons. Combine infinite skills and dragon abilities to become the last survivor. Evade enemies with a dash function and face over 50 unique bosses.

Highlights
  • Infinite skill combinations
  • 24 types of dragon skills
  • Dash function for survival
  • Over 50 unique bosses
  • Weapon performance enhancement
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The peaceful Dragon Village has been attacked by monsters! You must protect the village with the legendary dragons! You will be a victorious survivor! [Game Features] ▶ Infinite skill combinations that enhance weapon performance! ▶ More colorful action play with 24 types of dragon skills! ▶ Maximize your chances of survival by using the dash function! ▶ Over 50 unique bosses with fun patterns!

Screenshots

Crusaders Quest4 screens
Dragon Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

Crusaders Quest and Dragon Survival both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Crusaders Quest's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dragon Survival's. Crusaders Quest also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 358). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Crusaders Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dragon Survival sells 37 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Crusaders Quest against 4.7 for Dragon Survival. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crusaders Quest has 5K ratings behind it against 358, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Crusaders Quest's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dragon Survival's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crusaders Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Crusaders Quest versus Dragon Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrusaders QuestDragon Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5K ratings)4.7 (358 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings5K — better358
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB935 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperLoadComplete Co., LtdAlchemistGames

Customer experience

Crusaders Quest

All ratings4,951 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews1,441 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative16.4%

Dragon Survival

All ratings357 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative27.1%

User reviews

Crusaders Quest

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Generous free-to-play model
  • 🎨 Cute pixel art style
  • 🎢 Engaging story and characters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
  • 📦 Large file size and constant updates
  • 🤖 Repetitive and grindy at times

Dragon Survival

From 358 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging survivor-like gameplay mechanics
  • 🐉 Attractive dragon designs and IP integration
  • ⏸️ Ability to pause and resume runs seamlessly
  • 🎯 Multiple playstyles and build variety
  • ⚡ Smooth gameplay rhythm and feel

Room to improve

  • 💰 Predatory monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
  • 💸 Excessive grinding required for progression
  • 🔒 Overly restrictive tutorial forcing player decisions
  • 📱 Frequent crashes on older devices
  • 🌐 Network connectivity issues and loading problems

Bugs and requests

Crusaders Quest

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Lost account data after updates
  • Inability to download game files
  • Crashes during boss battles
  • Glitches with certain hero abilities

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to change character names
  • More variety in hero selection
  • Improved PvP and competitive modes
  • Easier access to rare/limited heroes

Dragon Survival

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game stuck on loading screen with network error
  • Update prompt appears but no update available
  • Blue screen appears after using back button
  • Game crashes 1-3 minutes into runs
  • Crashes on iOS 14.3
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  • Failed to load ad message causing game freeze
  • Unlocked skills don't appear on certain stages
  • Game crashes on stage 19 and beyond

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more dragon characters
  • Controller support (Xbox, etc.)
  • Visible gear/equipment on character model
  • Additional equipment types (pendants, rings)
  • Endless mode or free energy grinding options
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  • Ad-free permanent purchase option
  • Graphics and performance settings
  • Better menu organization and explanations
  • Back to menu button in levels

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Crusaders Quest

One-time10
  • 5 Jewels$2.99
  • 18 Jewels$4.99
  • 18 Jewels$9.99
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  • Daily Jewels Ticket$9.99
  • ChampPackage$9.99
  • Starter Package$17.99
  • 55 Jewels$29.99
  • Limited Package 01$29.99
  • Limited Package 02$49.99
  • Limited Package 03$99.99
37 purchases

Dragon Survival

One-time37
  • Must-Need Package!$0.99
  • Daily Package 2$1.99
  • Welcome Box 1$1.99
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  • Beginner Growth Package$1.99
  • Nameless One$2.99
  • Magician of Wisdom$2.99
  • Stage 3 Growth Package$2.99
  • Greedy Nine Tailed Fox$2.99
  • The Devourer$2.99
  • Berserker of Fury$2.99
  • Lazy Dark Lord$2.99
  • Stage 2 Growth Package$2.99
  • Stage 4 Growth Package$3.99
  • Welcome Box 2$3.99
  • Stage 5 Growth Package$3.99
  • Stage 6 Growth Package$4.99
  • Premium Monthly Plan$4.99
  • Stage 7 Growth Package$4.99
  • Mokoji Package$5.99
  • Special Lv. 1 Support$5.99
  • Permanent Ad Removal$5.99
  • Welcome Box 3$5.99
  • Dragon Pass$6.99
  • Durun Package$6.99
  • Advanced Monthly Plan2 variants$9.99
  • Roulette Event Package 8$9.99
  • Roulette Event Package 10$9.99
  • Daily Package 4$9.99
  • Weekly Package 2$9.99
  • Special Lv. 3 Support$12.99
  • 7-Day Event Package$12.99
  • Super-Special Lv. 1 Support$17.99
  • Dragon Pass PLUS$17.99
  • 3,000 Gems$24.99
  • 6,000 Gems$49.99
  • Monthly Package 3$69.99
  • 13,000 Gems$89.99

Questions

Is Crusaders Quest free?
Crusaders Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dragon Survival free?
Dragon Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crusaders Quest or Dragon Survival?
Dragon Survival is rated higher. Crusaders Quest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Dragon Survival averages 4.7 from 358 ratings.
Do Crusaders Quest or Dragon Survival have ads?
Both Crusaders Quest and Dragon Survival show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crusaders Quest or Dragon Survival?
Crusaders Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. Most recently, Crusaders Quest was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dragon Survival on October 24, 2026.

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