# The Quest vs Neverwinter Nights

The clearest difference is rating: The Quest at 5.0 against Neverwinter Nights's 4.0. The Quest also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Neverwinter Nights's advantage is ratings volume (259 vs 5) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Quest costs $2.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Quest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neverwinter Nights has 259 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The Quest's written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

The Quest ships an update every 11 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Quest | Neverwinter Nights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-celtic-queen/id1377066223/reviews)** | [4.0 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **259** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 61.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 225 MB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Redshift](https://appshunter.io/developer/358947571) | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) |

## What reviewers say

### The Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-celtic-queen/id1377066223)

Explore a new open world with turn-based combat and grid-based movement. This expansion can be played standalone or integrated with the base game, offering a new quest to save the Queen from a usurper.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn open world, Old school grid-based movement, Turn-based combat, Standalone or expansion play, New quest and areas, Level 45 recommendation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Neverwinter Nights

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Role Playing, #164 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 The Quest free?

The Quest costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Neverwinter Nights free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Quest or Neverwinter Nights?

The Quest is rated higher. The Quest averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 259 ratings.

### Do The Quest or Neverwinter Nights have ads?

Neither The Quest nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Quest or Neverwinter Nights?

The Quest ships an update every 11 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, The Quest was updated on October 2, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on October 16, 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.*