Comparison

DRAGON QUEST II vs Pincore

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

Head to head
About

DRAGON QUEST II

Embark on an epic RPG adventure in a classic fantasy world. Explore diverse lands, battle monsters, and uncover powerful spells and treasures. This standalone package offers a complete, uninterrupted gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Explore open-world environments
  • Battle monsters and adversaries
  • Discover powerful weapons and spells
  • Intuitive mobile controls
  • Engaging fantasy storyline
  • Standalone package, no further purchases
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The second instalment in the celebrated Dragon Quest series finally comes to mobile! Explore fair lands and foul dungeons in this all-time classic RPG! Every wondrous weapon, spectacular spell and awesome adversary in this rich fantasy world is yours to discover in a single standalone package. Download it once, and there’s nothing else to buy, and nothing else to download! ※In-game text is available in English only. ◆ Prologue A century has passed since the events of DRAGON QUEST, during which time three new nations have been founded by the offspring of the great hero of Alefgard. But the peace they have long enjoyed is no more. Demon hosts summoned forth from the darkness by the fallen High Priest Hargon have brought the land to the brink of ruin once again. Now, the young prince of Midenhall—a descendant of the legendary warrior Erdrick—must set out to find the two other heirs to the heroic bloodline so that together they might defeat the nefarious Hargon and restore peace to their world. ◆ Game Features ・Whether you’re keen to pick up where the first part of the Erdrick Trilogy left off, or are entirely new to the series, DRAGON QUEST II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line is sure to take you on an unforgettable journey. ・In this early example of an open-world adventure, players are free to wander the wilds, brave monster-infested dungeons, or take to the seas in search of new lands—discovering ever more powerful abilities and valuable treasures along the way! ・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 multi-million selling series, beloved both in Japan and beyond, and see how the masterful talents of series creator Yuji Horii first combined with the revolutionary synthesizer sounds of Koichi Sugiyama and the wildly popular manga illustrations of Akira Toriyama to create a gaming sensation. [OS Compatibility] iOS 12.0 or higher

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Pincore

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Pincore, collect items with AR to power up your character and fight through infinite stages! Fighting enemies you will get coins to use in item merge and gacha.

Screenshots

DRAGON QUEST II4 screens
Pincore2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pincore at Free against DRAGON QUEST II's $4.99. Pincore also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 months). DRAGON QUEST II's advantage is chart position (#173 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pincore is free to download; DRAGON QUEST II costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DRAGON QUEST II ships an update every 10 months, Pincore every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
DRAGON QUEST II versus Pincore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRAGON QUEST IIPincore
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (157 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings157 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#173 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB352 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIXASOBIHOLIC, K.K.

Bugs and requests

DRAGON QUEST II

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after battles
  • Crashes when talking to shopkeepers/inns
  • Glitches in certain areas (e.g., Tower of Wind)
  • Slow response when using certain items in battle

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode option
  • Improved text translation
  • Controller support
  • Cloud save sync between devices

Pincore

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DRAGON QUEST II

No in-app purchases

None

Pincore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DRAGON QUEST II free?
DRAGON QUEST II costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pincore free?
Pincore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DRAGON QUEST II or Pincore have ads?
Neither DRAGON QUEST II nor Pincore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DRAGON QUEST II or Pincore?
DRAGON QUEST II ships an update every 10 months, and Pincore every 3 days. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST II was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pincore on October 27, 2026.

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