# DRAGON QUEST vs The Quest

The clearest difference is rating: The Quest at 5.0 against DRAGON QUEST's 4.4. DRAGON QUEST's advantage is ratings volume (481 vs 5) and chart position (#74 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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 481 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DRAGON QUEST ships an update every 9 months, The Quest every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRAGON QUEST | The Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (481 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest/id911201894/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-celtic-doom/id1450853137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **481** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) | [Redshift](https://appshunter.io/developer/358947571) |

## What reviewers say

### DRAGON QUEST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest/id911201894)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Affordable price
- 🕹️ Faithful to the original
- 🎮 Good controls for mobile
- 🎨 Charming graphics
- 🎶 Great soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No background audio support
- 🔌 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of guidance/objectives
- 🔍 Dated gameplay mechanics
- 🔍 Forced portrait mode

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after battles
- Audio issues
- Saving problems

**Requested features**

- Cloud save support
- Landscape mode option
- Controller support
- Difficulty/quality of life options


### The Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-celtic-doom/id1450853137)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 481 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 October 26, 2026 and The Quest on October 22, 2026.

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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.*