# Avernum HD vs Neverwinter Nights

The clearest difference is rating: Avernum HD at 4.7 against Neverwinter Nights's 4.0. Avernum HD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (93% vs 61%). Neverwinter Nights's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 17 months) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Avernum HD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neverwinter Nights has 264 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Avernum HD's written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

Avernum HD ships an update every 17 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avernum HD | Neverwinter Nights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avernum-hd/id499730787/reviews)** | [4.0 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **264** |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 61.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 172 MB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Spiderweb Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/426522868) | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) |

## What reviewers say

### Avernum HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avernum-hd/id499730787)

Embark on an epic fantasy role-playing adventure in a vast underworld. Explore enormous environments, uncover a fascinating story, and make choices that lead to freedom or revenge. This game offers over 30 hours of engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Epic fantasy role-playing adventure, Enormous underworld world, Fascinating story with 30+ hours of gameplay, Three separate game-winning quests, Dozens of side quests and magical artifacts, Rich game system with spells and character traits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great turn-based RPG
- 👍 Excellent alternative to D&D
- 👍 Massive world to explore
- 👍 Huge amount of content
- 👍 Fantastic game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Upside-down orientation on iPad Pro
- 🐛 Difficulty selecting enemies in combat
- 🐛 Frustrating pathfinding issues

**Reported bugs**

- Automatic party death at start of game
- Compatibility issues on older iPads

**Requested features**

- Pinch-to-zoom functionality
- Automatic saving during gameplay
- More quick spell slots
- iCloud save sync


### Neverwinter Nights

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

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Paid · Role Playing, #87 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 Avernum HD free?

Avernum HD costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Neverwinter Nights free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Avernum HD or Neverwinter Nights?

Avernum HD is rated higher. Avernum HD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 264 ratings.

### Do Avernum HD or Neverwinter Nights have ads?

Neither Avernum HD nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Avernum HD or Neverwinter Nights?

Avernum HD ships an update every 17 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, Avernum HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on November 11, 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.*