# Neverwinter Nights vs FINAL FANTASY II

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FINAL FANTASY II at none against Neverwinter Nights's 10. FINAL FANTASY II also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Neverwinter Nights's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 39%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Neverwinter Nights against 3.9 for FINAL FANTASY II. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 264 and 97 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Neverwinter Nights's written reviews are positive against 39% of FINAL FANTASY II's.

Neverwinter Nights ships an update every 7 months, FINAL FANTASY II every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neverwinter Nights | FINAL FANTASY II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721/reviews)** | [3.9 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-ii/id1492041252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **264** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 39.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #99 | **#51** |
| Size | 2.8 GB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) | [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) |

## What reviewers say

### Neverwinter Nights

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

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Paid · Role Playing, #196 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


### FINAL FANTASY II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-ii/id1492041252)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure in this classic role-playing game, featuring a remodeled 2D pixel art style and an updated soundtrack. Experience a unique skill-based progression system and a compelling story of young orphans fighting against an empire. Enjoy enhanced gameplay with modern conveniences and bonus content.

**Highlights:** Remodeled 2D pixel graphics, Rearranged soundtrack, Unique skill level system, Modernized UI and auto-battle, Gamepad support, Adjustable experience multipliers, Bestiary, illustration gallery, music player

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Fantastic music/soundtrack
- ✨ Beautiful pixel graphics
- 🗺️ Maps available in dungeons/towns
- 🚀 Boost/speed-up features
- 👍 Auto-battle option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🖱️ Lack of controller support
- 📉 High encounter rate
- 🐛 Status effects 100% of the time
- 🧐 Missing original content (Soul of Rebirth, Arcane Labyrinth)
- 📏 Small font size

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using Raise spell
- Save data disappearing
- Last achievement not unlocking
- Game crashes when spamming white mage spells
- Snowcraft mini game not working

**Requested features**

- Add controller support (especially Backbone)
- Add Soul of Rebirth mode
- Add Arcane Labyrinth
- Adjustable font size/options
- Option to switch to original music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neverwinter Nights free?

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

### Is FINAL FANTASY II free?

FINAL FANTASY II costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Neverwinter Nights is rated higher. Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while FINAL FANTASY II averages 3.9 from 97 ratings.

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

Neither Neverwinter Nights nor FINAL FANTASY II shows ads.

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

Neverwinter Nights ships an update every 7 months, and FINAL FANTASY II every 2 months. Most recently, Neverwinter Nights was updated on November 9, 2026 and FINAL FANTASY II on November 9, 2026.

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

Neverwinter Nights currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and FINAL FANTASY II at #51. 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.*