# Baldur's Gate II vs Divinity

The clearest difference is price: Baldur's Gate II at $9.99 against Divinity's $24.99. Baldur's Gate II also leads on chart position (#125 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Divinity's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Baldur's Gate II costs $9.99 and Divinity $24.99 up front. Baldur's Gate II sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Divinity asks for nothing beyond the download.

Divinity holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Divinity has 2.3K ratings behind it against 317, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Baldur's Gate II's written reviews are positive against 61% of Divinity's.

Baldur's Gate II ships an update every 23 months, Divinity every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baldur's Gate II | Divinity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $24.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (317 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldurs-gate-ii-ee/id633625517/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divinity-original-sin-2/id1458655678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 317 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **60.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) | [Larian Studios Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086630380) |

## What reviewers say

### Baldur's Gate II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldurs-gate-ii-ee/id633625517)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Paid · Role Playing, #187 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on an epic fantasy roleplaying adventure as you battle to resist or embrace your dark destiny. Explore vast lands, uncover ancient secrets, and make critical choices that shape your journey. This game offers a rich narrative with multiple expansions and additional content available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Isometric Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying, Epic fantasy narrative, Multiple story expansions included, Additional character-driven quests, Character creation and customization, Tablet optimized gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Price Paid in Blood | $2.99 | one-time |
| In Defense of the Wild | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Voice in the Dark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gallery of Heroes | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent RPG experience
- 💎 Classic game with great story
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Smooth controls and gameplay
- 🕰️ Huge amount of content and replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Small text and UI elements
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🤔 Confusing or lacking tutorials
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game-breaking bugs in key quests
- Crashes and freezes
- Disappearing NPCs and items
- Broken multiplayer functionality
- Difficulty slider not working as expected

**Requested features**

- French language support
- Improved character import/export
- Controller support
- Larger text and UI scaling options
- Cloud save/sync across devices


### Divinity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divinity-original-sin-2/id1458655678)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure where you create a unique hero and shape a vast world. Engage in deep, tactical turn-based combat, explore diverse environments, and forge relationships with companions. Experience unparalleled freedom to interact with everything and everyone.

**Highlights:** Create and customize your hero, Deep, tactical turn-based combat, Explore a vast, reactive world, Forge relationships with companions, Cooperative multiplayer (up to 4 players), Cross-save and cross-play support, Environmental interaction and manipulation

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and performance
- 🎮 Great controls with keyboard, mouse, and touch support
- 💎 Faithful port of the acclaimed PC game
- 🕹️ Seamless cross-save functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🕹️ Inconsistent touch controls
- 🔥 Causes iPad to overheat

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with certain iPad models
- Stuck on loading/download screens
- Unresponsive controls and UI elements

**Requested features**

- Improved Apple Pencil support
- Graphics/performance optimization options
- Customizable controls and UI layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baldur's Gate II free?

Baldur's Gate II costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Divinity free?

Divinity costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Baldur's Gate II or Divinity?

Divinity is rated higher. Baldur's Gate II averages 4.1 out of 5 from 317 ratings, while Divinity averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Baldur's Gate II or Divinity have ads?

Neither Baldur's Gate II nor Divinity shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Baldur's Gate II or Divinity?

Baldur's Gate II ships an update every 23 months, and Divinity every 4 months. Most recently, Baldur's Gate II was updated on October 26, 2026 and Divinity on October 26, 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.*