# DRAGON QUEST IV vs Neverwinter Nights

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DRAGON QUEST IV at none against Neverwinter Nights's 10. DRAGON QUEST IV also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (75% vs 61%). Neverwinter Nights's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 24 months). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

DRAGON QUEST IV costs $8.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DRAGON QUEST IV asks for nothing beyond the download.

DRAGON QUEST IV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 264 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of DRAGON QUEST IV's written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

DRAGON QUEST IV ships an update every 24 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRAGON QUEST IV | Neverwinter Nights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$8.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iv/id847381935/reviews)** | [4.0 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 132 | **264** |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 61.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | #50 |
| Size | 540 MB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) |

## What reviewers say

### DRAGON QUEST IV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iv/id847381935)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure across five unique chapters, each following a different cast of characters. This standalone mobile game offers over 40 hours of gameplay, allowing you to experience the full story without further purchases or downloads.

**Highlights:** Five unique character chapters, Over 40 hours of gameplay, Party Talk feature, 360-degree camera rotation, Wagon Quest for party management, AI controlled battles, In-game casino

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent classic JRPG gameplay and story
- 📖 Engaging narrative with unique chapter structure
- 🎵 Outstanding music and sound design
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and character animations
- ⏱️ Substantial playtime (25-40 hours)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cloud save system frequently fails to sync
- 🎤 Cannot mute game audio independently
- 🕹️ Hypersensitive/loose control pad
- 📐 Confusing 3D camera angles
- 🗣️ Poor translation with intentional accents

**Reported bugs**

- Cloud save data fails to sync between devices
- Save data completely lost after closing app
- iCloud saves incompatible with iOS 15+
- Game crashes mid-gameplay
- Hoffman's place quest bug

**Requested features**

- Controller support for iOS devices
- Landscape mode option
- Ability to mute game audio while keeping other apps
- Drag-to-move control scheme
- Difficulty settings/harder difficulty option


### Neverwinter Nights

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

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Role Playing, #96 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 DRAGON QUEST IV free?

DRAGON QUEST IV costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Neverwinter Nights free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DRAGON QUEST IV or Neverwinter Nights?

DRAGON QUEST IV is rated higher. DRAGON QUEST IV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 264 ratings.

### Do DRAGON QUEST IV or Neverwinter Nights have ads?

Neither DRAGON QUEST IV nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DRAGON QUEST IV or Neverwinter Nights?

DRAGON QUEST IV ships an update every 24 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST IV was updated on October 26, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DRAGON QUEST IV or Neverwinter Nights?

DRAGON QUEST IV currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and Neverwinter Nights at #50. 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.*