# DRAGON QUEST VI vs War Dragons

The clearest difference is price: War Dragons at Free against DRAGON QUEST VI's $14.99. War Dragons also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 84). DRAGON QUEST VI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

War Dragons is free to download; DRAGON QUEST VI costs $14.99 up front. War Dragons sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DRAGON QUEST VI asks for nothing beyond the download.

War Dragons holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: War Dragons has 28K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of DRAGON QUEST VI's written reviews are positive against 63% of War Dragons's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DRAGON QUEST VI ships an update every 22 months, War Dragons every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRAGON QUEST VI | War Dragons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-vi/id949745100/reviews) | **[4.4 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-dragons/id958763157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 62.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 588 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) | [Pocket Gems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335932431) |

## What reviewers say

### DRAGON QUEST VI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-vi/id949745100)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### War Dragons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-dragons/id958763157)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Action, #173 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Command a powerful army of dragons to build and defend your island kingdom. Breed legendary dragons, strategize with friends in guilds, and fortify your base against attackers. Become the ultimate dragon rider and strategist to achieve greatness.

**Highlights:** Breed over 100 unique dragons, Join or start guilds with friends, Real-time synchronous multiplayer, Build and fortify island defenses, Strategize attack and defense tactics, Unlock legendary dragons like Khrysos

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Days of First Time Buyer Elite Account | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 1A | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 1B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Account - 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Atlas War Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 2A | $19.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 2B | $19.99 | one-time |
| Atlas Event Elite | $19.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 4A | $99.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 4B | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🤝 Helpful community
- 🐉 Interesting dragon designs
- 📊 Logical progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free players
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🕰️ Extremely long upgrade times

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent attack results across devices
- Disappearing in-game items and resources
- Crashes and freezes during events
- Unreliable server stability

**Requested features**

- Ability to trade or exchange runes/glyphs
- Option to repeat past seasonal events
- More accessible mythic dragon acquisition
- Improved base defense balance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DRAGON QUEST VI free?

DRAGON QUEST VI costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is War Dragons free?

War Dragons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DRAGON QUEST VI or War Dragons?

War Dragons is rated higher. DRAGON QUEST VI averages 4.1 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while War Dragons averages 4.4 from 28K ratings.

### Do DRAGON QUEST VI or War Dragons have ads?

War Dragons shows ads; DRAGON QUEST VI does not.

### Which is updated more often, DRAGON QUEST VI or War Dragons?

DRAGON QUEST VI ships an update every 22 months, and War Dragons every 2 months. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST VI was updated on October 31, 2026 and War Dragons on October 31, 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.*