Comparison

DRAGON QUEST vs Siralim Ultimate

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

Siralim Ultimate

Embark on an epic monster-catching adventure in this deep RPG. Collect over 1200 unique creatures, fuse them to create powerful offspring, and explore procedurally generated dungeons. Customize your castle, engage in strategic battles, and craft powerful gear for thousands of hours of gameplay.

Highlights
  • 1200+ creatures to collect
  • Creature fusion system
  • Randomly generated dungeons
  • Castle customization
  • Strategic 6v6 battles
  • Artifact and Spell Gem crafting
  • Character specialization
Features
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Siralim Ultimate is a monster-catching, dungeon-crawling RPG with a ridiculous amount of depth. Summon over 1200 different creatures and travel through randomly generated dungeons to acquire resources, new creatures, and loot. If you’re looking to compare Siralim Ultimate to other games, you might think of it as Pokemon meets Diablo, or more accurately, Dragon Warrior Monsters meets Path of Exile. FEATURES • 1200+ creatures to collect • Fuse your creatures together - the offspring inherits its parents’ stats, traits, and even the way they look! • Randomly generated dungeons spanning 30 unique tilesets • Customize your castle with thousands of different decorations • Engage in strategic 6v6 battles • Craft Artifacts and Spell Gems for your creatures • Choose from one of 40 specializations for your character and earn perks that change the way your creatures fight in battle • Insane amount of post-story content that will keep you engaged for thousands of hours (yes, really!) • Supports gamepads! • Cross-platform cloud saving allows you to pick up where you left off with the desktop version of the game or simply another mobile device. • No ads, no IAPs, no timers, no gimmicks! You don't even need to be connected to the internet to play.

Screenshots

DRAGON QUEST4 screens
Siralim Ultimate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Siralim Ultimate at weekly against DRAGON QUEST's every 9 months. Siralim Ultimate also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). DRAGON QUEST's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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 Siralim Ultimate $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Siralim Ultimate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 482 and 240 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of DRAGON QUEST's written reviews are positive against 74% of Siralim Ultimate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DRAGON QUEST ships an update every 9 months, Siralim Ultimate weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
DRAGON QUEST versus Siralim Ultimate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRAGON QUESTSiralim Ultimate
Price$2.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.4 (482 ratings)4.7 (240 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings482 — better240
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#43#30 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB1.0 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.Thylacine Studios

Customer experience

DRAGON QUEST

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

Siralim Ultimate

All ratings240 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative18.4%

User reviews

DRAGON QUEST

From 482 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Siralim Ultimate

From 240 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Exceptional depth and complexity in gameplay mechanics
  • 💰 Complete game with zero microtransactions
  • 🔄 Virtually unlimited replayability and content
  • 🧩 Incredible customization options for teams and builds
  • ⏱️ Hundreds of hours of engaging content

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Virtual controller controls feel unnatural and imprecise
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues on iOS
  • 📱 Touch controls block important UI text
  • ⌨️ Keyboard input detection problems
  • 🎨 Outdated UI design resembling early 2000s apps

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

Siralim Ultimate

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Game freezes on opening screen preventing gameplay
  • Crashes when defeating False Gods and selecting anointments
  • Crashes when gaining large amounts of experience
  • Crashes when switching to different apps during battle
  • Crashes when opening chests after boss battles
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  • Save files disappearing without explanation
  • Keyboard key detection not registering hold inputs
  • Menu controls becoming invisible or unresponsive
  • Update installation failures (version 2.0.38 to 2.0.4)
  • Inconsistent joystick input detection on grid-based movement
  • Game crashes every 30 minutes approximately

Requested features

9 requests
  • Native touch controls with tap-to-move functionality
  • Controller support for external game controllers
  • Automatic cloud backup system
  • Portrait mode and one-handed play support
  • Individual button size adjustment (not grouped)
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  • French language localization
  • Floating joystick option
  • Wiki or in-game guide for mechanics
  • Cosmetic skin shop for monetization support

In-app purchases

None

DRAGON QUEST

No in-app purchases

None

Siralim Ultimate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DRAGON QUEST free?
DRAGON QUEST costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Siralim Ultimate free?
Siralim Ultimate costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DRAGON QUEST or Siralim Ultimate?
Siralim Ultimate is rated higher. DRAGON QUEST averages 4.4 out of 5 from 482 ratings, while Siralim Ultimate averages 4.7 from 240 ratings.
Do DRAGON QUEST or Siralim Ultimate have ads?
Neither DRAGON QUEST nor Siralim Ultimate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DRAGON QUEST or Siralim Ultimate?
DRAGON QUEST ships an update every 9 months, and Siralim Ultimate weekly. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST was updated on November 6, 2026 and Siralim Ultimate on November 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, DRAGON QUEST or Siralim Ultimate?
DRAGON QUEST currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and Siralim Ultimate at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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