Comparison

Divinity vs Neverwinter Nights

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Divinity

Embark on an epic RPG adventure where you create a unique hero and shape a vast world. Engage in deep, tactical turn-based combat, explore diverse environments, and forge relationships with companions. Experience unparalleled freedom to interact with everything and everyone.

Highlights
  • Create and customize your hero
  • Deep, tactical turn-based combat
  • Explore a vast, reactive world
  • Forge relationships with companions
  • Cooperative multiplayer (up to 4 players)
  • Cross-save and cross-play support
  • Environmental interaction and manipulation
Features
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READ BEFORE PURCHASE: This is a next-gen iPad game, and WILL NOT WORK on any device not listed below. Supported devices: - iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) - iPad Pro 11 (2022) - iPad (2022) - iPad Mini (2021) - iPad Pro 11 (2021) - iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) - iPad Air (2020) - iPad Pro 11 (2020) - iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) - iPad Pro 11 (2018) - iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) At least 18GB of free space is required to install the full game. Create a hero and change a world. A flesh-eating Elf, an Imperial Lizard or an Undead, risen from the grave? Discover how the world reacts differently to who - or what - you are. Gather your party and develop relationships with your companions. Blast your opponents in deep, tactical, turn-based combat. Use the environment as a weapon, use height to your advantage, and manipulate the elements themselves to seal your victory. Ascend as the god that Rivellon so desperately needs. Explore the vast and layered world of Rivellon alone or in a party of up to 4 players in drop-in/drop-out cooperative play. Go anywhere, unleash your imagination, and explore endless ways to interact with the world. - Play how you like. Featuring touch controls, mouse & keyboard, and with support for connected devices. - Venture alone, or as two players on a single device. Or, go online and play as a party of up to four. Drop in, drop out co-op means the choice is yours. - Seamless split-screen means two players can play at opposite ends of the world without any loading screens, whenever they like. - Invite, matchmake, and gain achievements through Game Center and use the iCloud for your savegames. - Cross-save across multiple devices, and cross-play between Mac and iPad. Play on the go, with a friend on Mac, for example! - Unlimited freedom to explore and experiment. Go anywhere, talk to anyone, and interact with everything! Kill any NPC without sacrificing your progress, and speak to every animal. Even ghosts might be hiding a secret or two… - Choose your race and origin. Choose from 6 unique origin characters with their own backgrounds and quests, or create your own as a Human, Lizard, Elf, Dwarf, or Undead. All choices have consequences.

About

Neverwinter Nights

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
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Neverwinter Nights is a classic Dungeons & Dragons RPG— enhanced for iOS! Explore 100+ hours of gameplay including the original campaign, plus six free DLC adventures. Play solo or team up with friends for a grand adventure across the Forgotten Realms. DEVICE RECOMMENDATION Optimized for iPads Recommended for iPhones with screen sizes of 6 inches or larger CONTENT Neverwinter Nights (Classic Campaign) Shadows of Undrentide (Free DLC) Hordes of the Underdark (Free DLC) Kingmaker (Free DLC) ShadowGuard (Free DLC) Witch’s Wake (Free DLC) Adventure Pack (Free DLC) FEATURES Re-engineered UI for iPads and iPhones - Virtual joystick and context sensitive button makes gameplay easy - UI Scales automatically or can be set to your liking Cross-Platform Multiplayer - Adventure with friends! - Cross-play support includes compatibility with mobile, tablets, computers and consoles - Join persistent worlds, with community-run campaigns and up to 250 players Improved Graphics - Pixel shaders and post-processing effects make for cleaner graphics and visuals - Adjustable contrast, vibrance, and depth of field options STORY CONTENT: Neverwinter Nights (Original Campaign) You find yourself at the center of intrigue, betrayal, and dark magic in Neverwinter Nights. Journey through dangerous cities, monster filled dungeons and deep into uncharted wilderness in search of the cure for a cursed plague ravaging the city of Neverwinter. Shadows of Undrentide (Free DLC Expansion) Another adventure begins in the updated expansion, Shadows of Undrentide! Charged by your master to recover four ancient artifacts, travel from the Silver Marches to unravel mysteries of a long-dead magical civilization. Hordes of the Underdark (Free DLC Expansion) This expansion continues the adventure started in Shadows of Undrentide. Journey into the ever-more bizarre and hostile depths of Undermountain to challenge a gathering evil. Three Premium Modules (Free DLC) Discover over 40 hours of new Dungeons & Dragons adventures across the Forgotten Realms in these premium modules for Neverwinter Nights: - Kingmaker - ShadowGuard - Witch’s Wake - Adventure Pack LANGUAGES - English ©2020 Beamdog. ©2020 Wizards of the Coast LLC. All Rights Reserved. Wizards of the Coast, Dungeons & Dragons, Neverwinter Nights, and D&D are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC. Hasbro and its logo are registered trademarks of HASBRO, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Neverwinter Nights at $9.99 against Divinity's $24.99. Neverwinter Nights also leads on chart position (#132 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Divinity's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Divinity costs $24.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Divinity asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Divinity holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Divinity has 2.3K ratings behind it against 259, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 61% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Divinity ships an update every 4 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Divinity versus Neverwinter Nights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDivinityNeverwinter Nights
Price$24.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better4.0 (259 ratings)
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews61.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better259
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#132 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB2.8 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLarian Studios Games Ltd.Overhaul Games

Customer experience

Divinity

All ratings2,109 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews671 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral11.6%
Negative27.9%

Neverwinter Nights

All ratings259 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews400 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative26.0%

User reviews

Divinity

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics and performance
  • 🎮 Great controls with keyboard, mouse, and touch support
  • 💎 Faithful port of the acclaimed PC game
  • 🕹️ Seamless cross-save functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🕹️ Inconsistent touch controls
  • 🔥 Causes iPad to overheat

Neverwinter Nights

From 259 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Divinity

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with certain iPad models
  • Stuck on loading/download screens
  • Unresponsive controls and UI elements

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved Apple Pencil support
  • Graphics/performance optimization options
  • Customizable controls and UI layout

Neverwinter Nights

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

In-app purchases

None

Divinity

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Neverwinter Nights

One-time10
  • KingmakerFree
  • ShadowguardFree
  • Witch's WakeFree
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  • Adventure PackFree
  • Wyvern Crown of Cormyr$2.99
  • Pirates of the Sword Coast$2.99
  • Infinite Dungeons$2.99
  • Heroes of Neverwinter$2.99
  • Darkness Over Daggerford$4.99
  • Tyrants of the Moonsea$4.99

Questions

Is Divinity free?
Divinity costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neverwinter Nights free?
Neverwinter Nights costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Divinity or Neverwinter Nights?
Divinity is rated higher. Divinity averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 259 ratings.
Do Divinity or Neverwinter Nights have ads?
Neither Divinity nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Divinity or Neverwinter Nights?
Divinity ships an update every 4 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, Divinity was updated on October 12, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on October 13, 2026.

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