# DRAGON QUEST VIII vs Neverwinter Nights

The clearest difference is price: Neverwinter Nights at $9.99 against DRAGON QUEST VIII's $19.99. Neverwinter Nights also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 16 months). DRAGON QUEST VIII's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

DRAGON QUEST VIII costs $19.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DRAGON QUEST VIII asks for nothing beyond the download.

Neverwinter Nights holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 400 and 259 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 62% and 61% positive.

DRAGON QUEST VIII ships an update every 16 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRAGON QUEST VIII | Neverwinter Nights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | [3.8 (400 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-viii/id862972069/reviews) | **[4.0 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **400** | 259 |
| Positive reviews | **61.6% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #135 | **#87** |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **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 VIII

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-viii/id862972069)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic 3D adventure in a cursed kingdom. Recruit a party of unique companions, master a deep combat system with tension and skill points, and explore a vast world filled with monsters to tame and items to craft. Enjoy all content in a single purchase.

**Highlights:** Full 3D world exploration, Streamlined touch controls, Tension System for powerful attacks, Skill Point customization, Monster team recruitment and battles, Alchemy Pot for item crafting, In-game casino with mini-games

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Gorgeous graphics
- 📱 Convenient mobile experience
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 🕰️ Faithful to original PS2 version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of voice acting
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Cloud save problems

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during boss battles
- Inability to load cloud saves
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Graphical glitches in certain areas

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Controller support
- Orchestral soundtrack option
- Ability to customize characters
- Downloadable voice acting


### Neverwinter Nights

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

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Role Playing, #198 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 VIII free?

DRAGON QUEST VIII costs $19.99, 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 VIII or Neverwinter Nights?

Neverwinter Nights is rated higher. DRAGON QUEST VIII averages 3.8 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 259 ratings.

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

Neither DRAGON QUEST VIII nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.

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

DRAGON QUEST VIII ships an update every 16 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST VIII was updated on September 28, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on September 25, 2026.

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

DRAGON QUEST VIII currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and Neverwinter Nights at #87. 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.*