# Neverwinter Nights vs FINAL FANTASY V

The clearest difference is rating: Neverwinter Nights at 4.0 against FINAL FANTASY V's 3.5. Neverwinter Nights also leads on price ($9.99 vs $14.99) and review sentiment (61% vs 40%). FINAL FANTASY V's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Neverwinter Nights costs $9.99 and FINAL FANTASY V $14.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. FINAL FANTASY V asks for nothing beyond the download.

Neverwinter Nights holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 264 and 116 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Neverwinter Nights's written reviews are positive against 40% of FINAL FANTASY V's.

Neverwinter Nights ships an update every 7 months, FINAL FANTASY V monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neverwinter Nights | FINAL FANTASY V |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721/reviews)** | [3.5 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-v/id1492041611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **264** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | #122 |
| Size | 2.8 GB | 641 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:** #73 Top Paid · Role Playing, #133 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 V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-v/id1492041611)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Experience a classic JRPG with a remodeled 2D pixel art style and a rich soundtrack. Explore a world threatened by a disturbance in the crystals, master a diverse job system with unique skill combinations, and develop your characters freely. Enjoy improved gameplay features for a modern experience.

**Highlights:** Remodeled 2D pixel graphics, Rearranged and original soundtrack options, Diverse job system with skill combinations, Modernized UI and auto-battle, Gamepad controls support, Adjustable encounter and experience multipliers, Bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Controller support (recently added)
- 🎵 Excellent remastered soundtrack with orchestral options
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and CRT shader graphics
- ⚙️ Engaging job system with class mixing mechanics
- 📱 Great touch controls and on-screen directional pad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📺 Choppy scrolling that causes eye strain
- 🚫 Missing GBA bonus content (Sealed Temple, extra jobs)
- 🎮 Inconsistent feature parity with console versions
- 💾 Cloud save incompatibility between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently during gameplay and multitasking
- Choppy scrolling performance
- Black Chocobo difficult to catch (fixed in update)
- Phantom Village not appearing in merged world
- NPC interaction issues with moving characters

**Requested features**

- Controller support (now added as of recent update)
- Add Sealed Temple bonus dungeon and extra jobs
- Include GBA version content
- EXP/ABP/Gil boost menu like console versions
- Ability to change character names


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neverwinter Nights free?

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

### Is FINAL FANTASY V free?

FINAL FANTASY V costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Neverwinter Nights is rated higher. Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while FINAL FANTASY V averages 3.5 from 116 ratings.

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

Neither Neverwinter Nights nor FINAL FANTASY V shows ads.

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

Neverwinter Nights ships an update every 7 months, and FINAL FANTASY V monthly. Most recently, Neverwinter Nights was updated on October 31, 2026 and FINAL FANTASY V on November 1, 2026.

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

Neverwinter Nights currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and FINAL FANTASY V at #122. 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.*