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FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) vs Neverwinter Nights

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

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FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)

Embark on an epic quest to save the world as four chosen youths in this classic RPG. Experience a revamped job system, fully rendered 3D graphics, and new scenarios in a critically acclaimed adventure.

Highlights
  • Job system for class changes
  • Summon powerful creatures
  • Fully-rendered 3D graphics
  • Redesigned protagonists and new scenarios
  • Improved cutscenes and battles
  • Autosave functionality
  • High-resolution graphics and retouched cutscenes
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FINAL FANTASY III -- now on iPad! When darkness falls and the land is robbed of light, four youths are chosen by the crystals to embark upon a journey to save the world. FINAL FANTASY III was the first title in the FINAL FANTASY series to become a million-seller, establishing once and for all that Square Enix's classic RPG saga was here to stay. A hallmark of innovation for the entire series, FINAL FANTASY III incorporates not only a job system that lets characters change classes at any time to the ability to summon powerful creatures such as Shiva and Bahamut. The 3D remake of FINAL FANTASY III, with fully-rendered 3D graphics, duplicated the original's success. - The four protagonists have been completely redesigned and new scenarios have been added. - The 3D remake has really brought the cutscenes and battles to life. - The Job system has been improved to bring out its best and most unique aspects, resulting in a more balanced game that is easy to enjoy. - New save functions, including autosave, allow for players to quit the game at any time without fear of losing their progress. -------------------------------------------- - High resolution graphics and retouched cutscenes. - Smooth, intuitive touch-panel controls specifically tailored to improve the gaming experience. - Gallery Mode, where players can view illustrations from the game or listen to the soundtrack, has been added. - New visual designs for the Job Mastery Cards and the Mognet .

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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.

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Neverwinter Nights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) at none against Neverwinter Nights's 10. FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Neverwinter Nights's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $14.99) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On rating, 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

FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) costs $14.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) against 4.0 for Neverwinter Nights. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neverwinter Nights has 264 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) versus Neverwinter Nights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)Neverwinter Nights
Price$14.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.0 (52 ratings)4.0 (264 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews — better61.0% of reviews
Number of ratings52264 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#42 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size434 MB2.8 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.Overhaul Games

Customer experience

FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)

All ratings50 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative21.0%

Neverwinter Nights

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

User reviews

FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent port of a classic RPG
  • 👍 Smooth and intuitive interface
  • 🎮 Great gameplay and job system
  • 🎵 Fantastic soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Inability to save in dungeons/towns
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 💸 Expensive for a mobile game
  • 🖼️ Dated graphics and textures

Neverwinter Nights

From 264 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

FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after certain story events
  • Inability to save progress in some areas
  • Chocobo glitch on iPad 2

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve save system with autosave
  • Enhance graphics and visuals
  • Provide a tutorial or more guidance

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

FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)

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 FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) free?
FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) costs $14.99, 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 III for iPad(3D) or Neverwinter Nights?
Neverwinter Nights is rated higher. FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 264 ratings.
Do FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) or Neverwinter Nights have ads?
Neither FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) or Neverwinter Nights?
FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) ships an update every 7 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D) was updated on October 23, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on October 25, 2026.

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