# Star Wars™ vs Neverwinter Nights

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Wars™ at none against Neverwinter Nights's 10. Star Wars™ also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 259). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

Star Wars™ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Wars™ has 6.1K ratings behind it against 259, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Star Wars™'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

Star Wars™ ships an update every 5 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Wars™ | Neverwinter Nights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-wars-kotor/id611436052/reviews)** | [4.0 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 259 |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 61.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #36 |
| Size | 2.3 GB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aspyr Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296399696) | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Wars™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-wars-kotor/id611436052)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Role Playing, #34 Top Paid · Adventure, #159 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Embark on an epic space adventure 4000 years before the Galactic Empire. Your choices will shape the galaxy as you lead a party of heroes and villains, mastering the Force or succumbing to the dark side. Design your character and explore iconic Star Wars locations.

**Highlights:** Choose your destiny (light/dark side), Design your character and play style, Master Force powers, lightsaber combat, or stealth, Travel to iconic Star Wars planets, Make decisions that impact the story

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Great mobile port of a classic game
- 👍 Faithful adaptation of the original
- 💯 One of the best Star Wars games ever
- 🕹️ Intuitive touch controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty selecting objects/characters
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🕹️ Clunky touch controls for certain minigames
- 🔇 Audio issues (missing sound effects)

**Reported bugs**

- Character movement freezes after combat
- Inability to interact with NPCs/objects
- Crashes and save file corruption
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Swoop racing and space combat issues

**Requested features**

- Add KOTOR 2 to the iOS library
- Implement controller support
- Improve graphics and performance
- Provide more customization options
- Allow free roam after completing the main story


### Neverwinter Nights

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Paid · Role Playing, #84 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 Star Wars™ free?

Star Wars™ 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, Star Wars™ or Neverwinter Nights?

Star Wars™ is rated higher. Star Wars™ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 259 ratings.

### Do Star Wars™ or Neverwinter Nights have ads?

Neither Star Wars™ nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Wars™ or Neverwinter Nights?

Star Wars™ ships an update every 5 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, Star Wars™ was updated on October 18, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Star Wars™ or Neverwinter Nights?

Star Wars™ currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and Neverwinter Nights at #36. 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.*