# DQM: The Dark Prince

> Roleplaying

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6449183990](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6449183990)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6449183990`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SQUARE ENIX
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (68 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-14
- **First published:** 2024-09-11
- **Size:** 1.11 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dqm-the-dark-prince/id6449183990)
- **Website:** [https://dragonquest.square-enix-games.com/games/en-us/dqmonsters/](https://dragonquest.square-enix-games.com/games/en-us/dqmonsters/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://weblet.square-enix.com/geojmp.php?d=DOCUMENTS&l=privacy](https://weblet.square-enix.com/geojmp.php?d=DOCUMENTS&l=privacy)

## Description

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince arrives on smartphones. Build your own team from over 500 monsters, fuse them to create new creatures, and explore the magical realm of Nadiria as you quest to become the ultimate monster wrangler.

Key features include DLC from the console version (Mole Hole, Coach Joe's Dungeon Gym, Treasure Trunks), online Quickfire Contests against other players for rewards, and a robust fusion system that rewards experimentation and strategy. The game supports iOS 13.0+ devices with recommended specs to ensure smooth performance.

## Rankings

- #163,618 — Overall

## Review summary

The app delivers a deep Dragon Quest–style monster-collection JRPG on iOS with solid performance and a quality mobile port, earning strong praise and value among fans. However, it suffers from lack of controller support and recurring stability issues such as crashes and lag, which detract from the experience for some players.

### Pros

- Deep Dragon Quest / JRPG-style monster collection and synthesis experience that fans widely praise.
- High-quality mobile port with console-like graphics and generally smooth performance on iOS.
- Positive, broad fan reception and strong value—often regarded as one of the best JRPGs / monster-collecting games on iOS.
- Appreciation for having a mobile version of a classic Dragon Quest Monster title, expanding accessibility on iPad/iPhone.

### Cons

- No controller support available on mobile, a frequent and widely noted complaint.
- Frequent crashes/freezes and overall performance instability (including lag and frame-rate drops) reported by multiple users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6449183990)