# Ember vs Neverwinter Nights

The clearest difference is rating: Neverwinter Nights at 4.0 against Ember's 3.4. Neverwinter Nights also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 49%) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). Ember's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Neverwinter Nights holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 259 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Ember's written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

Ember ships an update fortnightly, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ember | Neverwinter Nights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember/id906826053/reviews) | **[4.0 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 253 | **259** |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#48** |
| Size | 2.6 GB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [505 Games (US), Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392990484) | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) |

## What reviewers say

### Ember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember/id906826053)

Embark on an epic adventure in a dark world threatened by collapse. As a resurrected Lightbringer, protect magical Embers by exploring vast realms, making pivotal decisions, and engaging in tactical combat. This classic-style RPG offers a deep story, robust skill tree, and intricate crafting.

**Highlights:** Classic-style role-playing game, Deep branching story, Endless exploration, Robust skill tree, Intricate crafting system, Real-time combat with tactical pause, Over 70 quests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and animations
- 🔒 No in-app purchases or ads
- 👍 Immersive RPG experience
- 👍 Engaging story and world-building
- 👍 Streamlined combat system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on newer devices
- 👎 Difficulty balancing issues
- 👎 Slow progression and leveling
- 👎 Small UI elements on phones

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on new game creation
- Inability to progress past certain points
- Saved game loading issues
- Incompatibility with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Controller support
- More side quests and content
- Gradual health/energy regeneration
- Improved inventory management


### Neverwinter Nights

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Role Playing, #90 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 Ember free?

Ember 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, Ember or Neverwinter Nights?

Neverwinter Nights is rated higher. Ember averages 3.4 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 259 ratings.

### Do Ember or Neverwinter Nights have ads?

Neither Ember nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ember or Neverwinter Nights?

Ember ships an update fortnightly, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, Ember was updated on September 30, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on September 30, 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.*