# DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS

> Block-building RPG

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1601194499](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1601194499)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1601194499`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SQUARE ENIX
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (164 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-26
- **First published:** 2022-05-26
- **Size:** 639 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dragon-quest-builders/id1601194499)
- **Website:** [https://sqex.link/dqbmobile](https://sqex.link/dqbmobile)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://square-enix-games.com/en\_GB/documents/privacy](https://square-enix-games.com/en_GB/documents/privacy)

## Description

Embark on a mobile adventure in DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS, a block-building RPG set in Alefgard. Gather resources, craft items, and construct settlements to push back the Dragonlord alongside iconic monsters from the Dragon Quest universe.

This mobile edition adds streamlined block placement, an Undo function, Build Cards for sharing, and Terra Incognita DLC with new items. Build anywhere, defend your base, and explore a vast world on the go.

## Rankings

- #113,700 — Overall

## Review summary

The iOS port faithfully captures the Dragon Quest Builders vibe and delivers enjoyable building and exploration with solid touch controls, appealing to fans and newcomers alike. However, the lack of official controller support is the dominant complaint across reviews, and the on-screen controls/UI are poorly suited to large iPad screens, sometimes feeling offset or uncomfortable. Until controller support and better UI scaling are addressed, the mobile version remains a strong but imperfect port.

### Pros

- Faithful Dragon Quest experience and enjoyable building/gameplay that appeals to fans.
- Solid iOS port with touch controls that work well, offering a Switch-like experience on mobile.
- Engaging building and exploration loop that is accessible to both fans and casual players.

### Cons

- No controller support for iOS (MFi/Backbone) is widely requested and limits play on many devices.
- On-screen controls sit high/offset on large iPad screens and the UI cannot be resized or adjusted to fit the display, making gameplay uncomfortable.
- Touch controls can feel clunky in places, hindering movement/combat and detracting from otherwise solid port.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1601194499)