Comparison

DRAGON QUEST VI vs Disgaea 1 Complete

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

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About

DRAGON QUEST VI

Embark on an epic adventure across two parallel worlds to recover lost memories and unite them. Recruit a diverse cast of characters, master over sixteen vocations, and engage in strategic AI battles. Explore vibrant towns with 360-degree views and enjoy unique mini-games like slime battles and a casino.

Highlights
  • Two parallel worlds to explore
  • Recruit diverse party members
  • Master over 16 vocations
  • 360-degree town views
  • AI battle tactics
  • Casino and slime arena mini-games
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Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation , the final instalment in the Zenithian trilogy, is now available on mobile devices! Experience an epic adventure spanning two parallel worlds! Recover the heroes’ long-lost memories, and bring the two worlds together! Download it once, and there’s nothing else to buy, and nothing else to download! ******************** ◆Prologue A young lad from the secluded village of Weaver’s Peak lives a peaceful life with his little sister. But all that is to change when the mountain spirit appears before him, prophesying that only he can save the world from being swallowed by darkness. And so he sets out on a grand adventure to learn the truth of his world, and that of the mysterious phantom realm that lies beneath... This world-spanning saga can now be enjoyed in the palm of your hand! ◆Game Features ・Join forces with a band of individual adventurers! Amass a following of faithful friends as you travel around the riven realms. From wandering warriors to amnesiac teens, a rich cast of characters will join you in your adventures, and help you to unlock the mysteries of your clouded world! ・Vocational Education As you progress in the game, the hero and his party will gain access to Alltrades Abbey, where they can specialise in any of over sixteen vocations. Train your skills in your chosen vocation, and learn a multitude of spells and special abilities. After you have mastered an ability, you can still use it even if you change vocation! ・Converse Freely with your Fellow Party Members! The party chat function allows you to converse freely with the cast of colourful characters who will accompany you on your adventure. So don’t hesitate to turn to them for advice and idle chit-chat whenever the urge assails you! ・360-Degree Views Rotate your viewpoint in towns and villages through a full 360 degrees to make sure you don’t miss a thing! ・AI Battles Tired of giving orders? Your faithful companions can be instructed to fight automatically! Use the various tactics at your disposal to see off even the toughest enemies with ease! ・The Casino Once again, the casino makes a comeback! While away the hours trying your hand at the poker tables or testing your luck at the slot machines, and exchange the tokens you earn for all kinds of exciting items! If lady luck smiles on you, you might be rewarded with the rarest items of all! ・The Slimopolis Unlike previous titles, where monsters could only be recruited during battle, Dragon Quest VI lets you recruit an army of lovely little slimes as you travel around the world! Once you’ve recruited a slimy friend or two, head to the Slimopolis to test their mettle in a series of arena battles, with fabulous prizes on offer for any slime tough enough to emerge victorious! Train up your slimes, and aim for the championship! ・Slippin’ Slime The slime-sliding minigame introduced in the Nintendo DS version makes its welcome return! Brush the ice in front of your sliding slime to guide it past perilous pitfalls and obstinate obstacles. Perfect your polishing action to hit the target, and send your score through the roof!

About

Disgaea 1 Complete

Embark on a wild adventure through the Netherworld as an egocentric prince aiming to become king. This remastered strategy RPG features new visuals and convenient smartphone functions like auto-battle and speed boosts.

Highlights
  • Remastered visuals
  • Auto-battle for grinding
  • Battle speed boost
  • Cheat Shop for customization
  • Cloud saves
  • Controller support
Features
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◆ A TRUE REMASTERPIECE, DOOD! The beloved cast of the original Disgaea returns in this remaster for a new generation, now available on Smartphones! ◆ What is Disgaea 1 Complete? The king of strategy RPGs returns! Join Laharl, Etna, and Flonne in their crazy adventure through the Netherworld to crown a new Overlord. Remastered for a new generation, with brand new visuals! Disgaea 1 Complete Mobile is a single purchase game application. There is no DLC or additional purchases necessary to access all content in the game. ◆ Story The Netherworld - a place darker than a pitch-black cave, located deeper than the depth of the seas. It is a cursed land where evil reigns and foul beings dwell. Nobody knows its whereabouts, but everybody fears its existence… The story takes place two years after the death of King Krichevskoy, the ruler of the Netherworld. His son Laharl slept for two full years, unaware of his father’s death, while demons fought for supremacy over the Netherworld. With the help of his vassal Etna and her underlings, the egocentric, megalomaniac Prince Laharl fights his way to become the next king. ◆ New Features for Smartphones - Auto-battle: Let the battle play out on its own! Not only can you leave the stages themselves up to auto-battle but also the Item World as well. With the Auto-Battle feature, you can leave the level grind up to the game. - Battle Speed Boost: Play through the game with between 1x and 8x the normal speed! - Cheat Shop: The popular Cheat Shop returns! Upping the amount of EXP and HL you receive post-battle, enemy strength, auto-heal-- All these features and more can be tweaked in the Cheat Shop. ◆ Cloud Saves iOS systems are supported and you can transfer your save data between platforms. Play on your tablet at home and your smartphone on the go! (IMPORTANT) ID and password backup is the sole responsibility of the user. ◆ Recommended Specs iOS 13.0 and above. (2GB of RAM or more recommended) *Even with the recommended specs, the game may not function properly on certain devices. Depending on the device used, we may not be able to offer support even in the event of unanticipated issues. ◆ Supported Language ・Japanese ・English ・French ・Traditional Chinese ・Korean ◆ PS4 controller compatible (partly) Supports PS4 controller for movement at bases, menus, and operations during battles (some optional menus are not supported) (c)2003-2020 Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. ◆ Search for “Game Variety” for all your apps Check out the rest of our mobile platform titles from Nippon Ichi Software! From console ports to board game classics, there’s lots to enjoy from the “Game Variety” brand of games. See the full listing at: https://nippon1.jp/game_variety/ (Japanese language site)

Screenshots

DRAGON QUEST VI4 screens
Disgaea 1 Complete4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DRAGON QUEST VI at $14.99 against Disgaea 1 Complete's $32.99. DRAGON QUEST VI also leads on chart position (#146 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Disgaea 1 Complete's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 22 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). 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 VI costs $14.99 and Disgaea 1 Complete $32.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Disgaea 1 Complete holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 157 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of DRAGON QUEST VI's written reviews are positive against 78% of Disgaea 1 Complete's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DRAGON QUEST VI ships an update every 22 months, Disgaea 1 Complete every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DRAGON QUEST VI versus Disgaea 1 Complete: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRAGON QUEST VIDisgaea 1 Complete
Price$14.99 — better$32.99
Rating4.1 (84 ratings)4.3 (157 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews77.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84157 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#146 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size588 MB1.8 GB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.

Customer experience

DRAGON QUEST VI

All ratings84 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative19.6%

Disgaea 1 Complete

All ratings154 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative10.3%

Bugs and requests

DRAGON QUEST VI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Disgaea 1 Complete

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cloud save not working for some users
  • Character models not displaying properly in certain scenes
  • Overwriting of party members in Item World

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to listen to music/podcasts while playing
  • Controller support and customization
  • Portrait mode option
  • Improved cloud save functionality

In-app purchases

None

DRAGON QUEST VI

No in-app purchases

None

Disgaea 1 Complete

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DRAGON QUEST VI free?
DRAGON QUEST VI costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Disgaea 1 Complete free?
Disgaea 1 Complete costs $32.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DRAGON QUEST VI or Disgaea 1 Complete?
Disgaea 1 Complete is rated higher. DRAGON QUEST VI averages 4.1 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Disgaea 1 Complete averages 4.3 from 157 ratings.
Do DRAGON QUEST VI or Disgaea 1 Complete have ads?
Neither DRAGON QUEST VI nor Disgaea 1 Complete shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DRAGON QUEST VI or Disgaea 1 Complete?
DRAGON QUEST VI ships an update every 22 months, and Disgaea 1 Complete every 5 days. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST VI was updated on October 30, 2026 and Disgaea 1 Complete on October 29, 2026.

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