# DRAGON QUEST V vs The Quest

The clearest difference is price: The Quest at $2.99 against DRAGON QUEST V's $14.99. The Quest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 31 months). DRAGON QUEST V's advantage is ratings volume (205 vs 4) and chart position (#39 vs #194). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

DRAGON QUEST V costs $14.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DRAGON QUEST V has 205 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DRAGON QUEST V ships an update every 31 months, The Quest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRAGON QUEST V | The Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-v/id933113994/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-asteroids/id1535375573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | #194 |
| Size | 501 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) | [Redshift](https://appshunter.io/developer/358947571) |

## What reviewers say

### DRAGON QUEST V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-v/id933113994)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a multi-generational epic RPG adventure spanning three lifetimes. Recruit monsters to join your party, converse with companions, and explore a vast world with 360-degree views. Enjoy a wealth of mini-games and intuitive controls designed for mobile.

**Highlights:** Multi-generational story, Recruit monsters as allies, Party chat function, 360-degree camera views, AI-controlled battles, In-game casino and mini-games, Intuitive mobile controls

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic game
- 👍 Great story and characters
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 💎 One of the best in the series
- 📱 Plays well on mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of landscape mode
- 🎮 No controller support
- 💾 Unreliable cloud sync
- 🔇 No background audio support

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when rotating camera
- Accidental app switcher activation
- Progression-blocking bugs
- Missing sound when device is on silent
- Inconsistent translation quality

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode
- Implement controller support
- Allow background audio playback
- Improve cloud save functionality
- Optimize performance for newer devices


### The Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-asteroids/id1535375573)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a new adventure in a hand-drawn open-world RPG. Explore uncharted territories, battle strange creatures, and uncover the mystery of your predicament. This expansion can be played standalone or integrated with the base game.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Grid-based movement, Turn-based combat, Standalone or expansion play, New areas and adventures, Hand-drawn graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DRAGON QUEST V free?

DRAGON QUEST V costs $14.99, 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 V or The Quest?

The Quest is rated higher. DRAGON QUEST V averages 4.5 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while The Quest averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do DRAGON QUEST V or The Quest have ads?

Neither DRAGON QUEST V nor The Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DRAGON QUEST V or The Quest?

DRAGON QUEST V ships an update every 31 months, and The Quest every 3 months. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST V was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Quest on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DRAGON QUEST V or The Quest?

DRAGON QUEST V currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and The Quest at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*