# FINAL FANTASY VII vs Neverwinter Nights

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FINAL FANTASY VII at none against Neverwinter Nights's 10. FINAL FANTASY VII also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 263). Neverwinter Nights's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $15.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

FINAL FANTASY VII costs $15.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. FINAL FANTASY VII asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for FINAL FANTASY VII against 4.0 for Neverwinter Nights. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FINAL FANTASY VII has 1.3K ratings behind it against 263, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of FINAL FANTASY VII's written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

FINAL FANTASY VII ships an update every 6 weeks, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FINAL FANTASY VII | Neverwinter Nights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $15.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-vii/id1021566244/reviews)** | [4.0 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 263 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **61.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #76 |
| Size | 2.1 GB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) |

## What reviewers say

### FINAL FANTASY VII

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-vii/id1021566244)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Role Playing, #33 Top Paid · Adventure, #165 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Experience a classic role-playing game on your mobile device. Explore a dramatic story, customize characters with a unique material system, and enjoy 3D battle stages. This port offers enhanced controls and convenience features for iOS.

**Highlights:** 3D backgrounds and CG movie scenes, Material system for character customization, Virtual controller with adjustable opacity, Option to turn off enemy encounters, Max Stats command for instant power-up

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nostalgic and as perfect as I remember
- 👍 Great game found
- 🚀 Awesome reliving these moments
- 👍 Great blast from the past
- 👍 Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game constantly auto selects during battle
- 🐛 A button glitch
- 🐛 Unplayable because of a button bug
- 🐛 Constantly thinks I'm pressing A during combat
- 🐛 Pause bug during battle still not fixed

**Reported bugs**

- Game constantly auto selects during battle
- A button glitch
- Unplayable because of a button bug
- Constantly thinks I'm pressing A during combat
- Pause bug during battle still not fixed

**Requested features**

- Add quick save feature
- Optimize for iPhone X and newer screens
- Add controller support
- Add 2x/3x speed option


### Neverwinter Nights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Role Playing, #141 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a classic Dungeons & Dragons role-playing adventure with over 100 hours of gameplay. Explore the original campaign and six free DLC adventures, either solo or with friends across various platforms. Enjoy enhanced graphics and a re-engineered UI for mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Classic D&D RPG gameplay, 100+ hours of content, Six free DLC adventures, Cross-platform multiplayer, Re-engineered UI for mobile, Improved graphics with adjustable options

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kingmaker | Free | one-time |
| Shadowguard | Free | one-time |
| Witch's Wake | Free | one-time |
| Adventure Pack | Free | one-time |
| Wyvern Crown of Cormyr | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pirates of the Sword Coast | $2.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Dungeons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heroes of Neverwinter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Darkness Over Daggerford | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tyrants of the Moonsea | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Faithful port of the classic game
- 🚀 Runs well on older devices
- 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories
- 🚀 Impressive amount of content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when learning spells
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues with CD key
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Cluttered UI, small text
- 🐛 Inability to install premium modules

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when saving game
- Companions/summons behaving erratically
- Inventory and loot management issues
- Pathfinding and character movement problems
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Improved camera controls
- Chinese language support
- Ability to move UI elements
- Autosave and backup save options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FINAL FANTASY VII free?

FINAL FANTASY VII costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Neverwinter Nights free?

Neverwinter Nights costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FINAL FANTASY VII or Neverwinter Nights?

FINAL FANTASY VII is rated higher. FINAL FANTASY VII averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 263 ratings.

### Do FINAL FANTASY VII or Neverwinter Nights have ads?

Neither FINAL FANTASY VII nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FINAL FANTASY VII or Neverwinter Nights?

FINAL FANTASY VII ships an update every 6 weeks, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, FINAL FANTASY VII was updated on October 24, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FINAL FANTASY VII or Neverwinter Nights?

FINAL FANTASY VII currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Neverwinter Nights at #76. 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.*