Comparison

DRAGON QUEST vs The Quest

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

Head to head
About

DRAGON QUEST

Embark on an epic fantasy quest in a world of sword, magic, and monsters. This classic role-playing game lets you become a legendary hero to vanquish a dark lord and save a kingdom. Experience a complete, standalone adventure with no further purchases or downloads required.

Highlights
  • Fantasy RPG adventure
  • Hero's quest to save a kingdom
  • Standalone package, no extra purchases
  • Intuitive mobile controls
  • Retro 80s RPG experience
  • Legendary creator trio
Currently charting
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******************** The game that started the legend of DRAGON QUEST is here at last for mobile devices! Discover the RPG that won the hearts of two generations! Enter a fantasy world of sword, magic, and monsters in one standalone package! Download it once, and there’s nothing else to buy, and nothing else to download! ******************** ◆ Prologue The peace of fair Alefgard has been shattered by the appearance of the nefarious master of the night known as the Dragonlord, and the Sphere of Light which for so long kept the forces of darkness in check has been stolen! It’s time for you, a young warrior through whose veins flows the blood of the legendary hero Erdrick, to set out on a quest to vanquish the Dragonlord, and save the land from darkness! ◆ Game Features ・First in the Legendary Series Originally released as Dragon Warrior, you can now experience the classic retro RPG experience that swept up millions of Japanese players back in the Eighties...and never let go! Become the descendant of the legendary hero Erdrick, and embark on an epic journey through the historic realm of Alefgard, tackling fearsome foes and perplexing puzzles on your way to the dread Dragonlord’s lair! ・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). -------------------- [OS Compatibility] iOS 12.0 or higher

About

The Quest

This is an expansion for a hand-drawn, open-world RPG featuring old-school grid-based movement and turn-based combat. Explore new areas and face Merlin in a magical Celtic world, or play it as a standalone adventure.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn open world
  • Grid-based movement
  • Turn-based combat
  • New areas and adventures
  • Standalone play option
  • Magic-infused storyline
Features
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An expansion by Zarista Games. The Quest - Celtic Doom is an expansion to The Quest, a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement and turn based combat. After enabling the expansion, you can explore new areas and adventures. However, if you don't have The Quest, you can also play the expansion as a standalone game. You feel the wrap of magic around you, a confused mix of love and hate summoning you to face Merlin once more. Your feelings are mixed, dealing with Merlin always means trouble but the choice is not yours. The magic mist absorbs you transporting you back to his Celtic world. To access the new areas (not applicable if you are playing the expansion standalone), go to Mithria harbor and talk to captain Hanty, then select "Celtic Doom" as your travel destination. It's recommended you reach at least level 65 before taking on the challenges posed by this expansion.

Screenshots

DRAGON QUEST4 screens
The Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Quest at 5.0 against DRAGON QUEST's 4.4. DRAGON QUEST's advantage is ratings volume (479 vs 5) and chart position (#45 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

DRAGON QUEST costs $2.99 and The Quest $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Quest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DRAGON QUEST has 479 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DRAGON QUEST ships an update every 9 months, The Quest every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
DRAGON QUEST versus The Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRAGON QUESTThe Quest
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.4 (479 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings479 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#45 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB222 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.Redshift

Customer experience

DRAGON QUEST

All ratings479 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative20.5%

The Quest

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DRAGON QUEST

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after battles
  • Audio issues
  • Saving problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Cloud save support
  • Landscape mode option
  • Controller support
  • Difficulty/quality of life options

The Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DRAGON QUEST

No in-app purchases

None

The Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DRAGON QUEST free?
DRAGON QUEST costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Quest free?
The Quest costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DRAGON QUEST or The Quest?
The Quest is rated higher. DRAGON QUEST averages 4.4 out of 5 from 479 ratings, while The Quest averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do DRAGON QUEST or The Quest have ads?
Neither DRAGON QUEST nor The Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DRAGON QUEST or The Quest?
DRAGON QUEST ships an update every 9 months, and The Quest every 8 months. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST was updated on September 28, 2026 and The Quest on September 13, 2026.

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