Comparison

FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) 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 IV (3D REMAKE)

Experience a classic role-playing adventure with a dramatic storyline and unique characters. This 3D remake features voice acting, emotional character portrayals, and innovative gameplay systems like ATB and Augments. Explore dungeons with a new mapping feature and enjoy the game's soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Voice acting for event scenes
  • Deeply emotional character portrayals
  • New mapping feature for dungeons
  • Jukebox for in-game music
  • High resolution graphics
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Adjustable difficulty settings
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"FINAL FANTASY IV" has finally come to the iPhone/iPad! The title first debuted in 1991 as the fourth installment in the FINAL FANTASY series. Wildly popular thanks to its unique characters and dramatic storylines, it went on to be ported to many different platforms. FINAL FANTASY IV was the first title to introduce the Active Time Battle (ATB) system, which has become synonymous with the series. It also saw the introduction of the Augment system, which enabled the transfer of abilities from other characters and gave players an edge in battles. This iconic title is packed with other amazing features. - Voice acting for event scenes Key events unfold with spoken dialogue. - Deeply emotional portrayals Characters go through visibly apparent emotional changes. - A brand new mapping feature Players start with a completely blank dungeons map, adding an element of the unknown to the mix! - Jukebox Players can listen to the game's music anytime they want. ---------------------------------- iOS Version Features - High resolution graphics and retouched cutscenes. - Smooth, intuitive touch-panel controls specifically tailored to improve the gaming experience. -Select difficulty from Normal to Hard to adjust the balance of the game. - New save functions, including autosave, allow for players to quit the game at any time without fear of losing their progress.

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

FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE)4 screens
Neverwinter Nights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) at none against Neverwinter Nights's 10. FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (69% vs 61%). Neverwinter Nights's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $14.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and chart position 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 IV (3D REMAKE) costs $14.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 541 and 263 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE)'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 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) versus Neverwinter Nights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE)Neverwinter Nights
Price$14.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.4 (541 ratings) — better4.0 (263 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better61.0% of reviews
Number of ratings541 — better263
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#182#104 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size615 MB2.8 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.Overhaul Games

Customer experience

FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE)

All ratings541 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative19.2%

Neverwinter Nights

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

User reviews

FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE)

From 541 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Great game
  • 🎉 Awesome remake
  • 🎨 Improved graphics
  • 🔊 Good voice acting
  • 📚 Faithful to original story

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🕹️ Clunky controls
  • 💰 High price
  • 🔍 Lack of iCloud/cross-device sync
  • 🔍 Suboptimal iPhone 5 support

Neverwinter Nights

From 263 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 IV (3D REMAKE)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes during boss battles
  • Audio issues and music cutting out
  • Difficulty level imbalance
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option for original soundtrack
  • Improve frame rate and performance
  • Optimize UI for larger screens
  • Implement iCloud/cross-device save support

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 IV (3D REMAKE)

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 IV (3D REMAKE) free?
FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) 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 IV (3D REMAKE) or Neverwinter Nights?
FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) is rated higher. FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 541 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 263 ratings.
Do FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) or Neverwinter Nights have ads?
Neither FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) or Neverwinter Nights?
FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) ships an update every 7 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) was updated on October 23, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) or Neverwinter Nights?
FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE) currently peaks at #182 in the App Store charts, and Neverwinter Nights at #104. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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