# DRAGON QUEST III vs WitchSpring2

The clearest difference is rating: WitchSpring2 at 4.9 against DRAGON QUEST III's 4.4. WitchSpring2 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months) and price ($3.99 vs $9.99). DRAGON QUEST III's advantage is chart position (#142 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

DRAGON QUEST III costs $9.99 and WitchSpring2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WitchSpring2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 183 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of DRAGON QUEST III's written reviews are positive against 93% of WitchSpring2's.

DRAGON QUEST III ships an update every 21 months, WitchSpring2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRAGON QUEST III | WitchSpring2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iii/id911208088/reviews) | **[4.9 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchspring2/id1165109912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 913 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) | [SUYOUNG JANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/903800968) |

## What reviewers say

### DRAGON QUEST III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iii/id911208088)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic fantasy quest to defeat a dark lord in this classic role-playing adventure. Build and customize your party with a unique job system, explore vast continents, and enjoy over 30 hours of gameplay with bonus content.

**Highlights:** Freely customizable party system, Freely changeable vocations (jobs), Over 30 hours of gameplay, Bonus dungeons and locations, Simple, intuitive mobile controls, Standalone storyline

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Classic RPG gameplay holds up well
- 🎵 Excellent orchestral soundtrack
- 📱 Excellent mobile port with great controls
- ✨ Updated graphics from NES/GBC versions
- 💰 No microtransactions or ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes at various points
- 💾 No cloud save functionality
- 📵 Missing Pachisi tracks from original
- 🎬 No monster animations during battles
- 🔤 Translation names differ from original versions

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when casting Kasizzle spell
- App crashes during final boss battles (Zoma, Baramos)
- Save data randomly deleted or lost
- Back button not responding on certain devices
- Crashes in Jipang cave boss fight

**Requested features**

- Cloud save synchronization across devices
- Restore Pachisi tracks mini-game
- Add monster animations during battles
- Landscape mode support
- Controller/Backbone support


### WitchSpring2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchspring2/id1165109912)

Embark on a story-driven simulation RPG as Luna, the Moonlight Witch. Collect items, craft magic, and train Luna through various activities to help her survive and forge friendships. Your choices impact the game's ending.

**Highlights:** Story-based simulation RPG, Item and pet collection, Crafting items and magic, Spell combination, Training Luna (swimming, meditation, push-ups), Multiple endings based on achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing story and art
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Cute characters
- 👍 Relaxing to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extensive dialogue can be tedious
- 🐛 Some translation issues
- 🐛 Clunky UI/controls
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay for some
- 🐛 Limited map functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Game Center backup errors
- App freezes/crashes
- Events not triggering
- Unable to transfer saves from Lite version
- Game not starting

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Add Korean language support
- Add current location map on world map
- More post-game content
- Improve movement controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DRAGON QUEST III free?

DRAGON QUEST III costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WitchSpring2 free?

WitchSpring2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DRAGON QUEST III or WitchSpring2?

WitchSpring2 is rated higher. DRAGON QUEST III averages 4.4 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while WitchSpring2 averages 4.9 from 93 ratings.

### Do DRAGON QUEST III or WitchSpring2 have ads?

Neither DRAGON QUEST III nor WitchSpring2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DRAGON QUEST III or WitchSpring2?

DRAGON QUEST III ships an update every 21 months, and WitchSpring2 fortnightly. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST III was updated on October 17, 2026 and WitchSpring2 on October 16, 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.*