Comparison

DRAGON QUEST vs Neverwinter Nights

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

DRAGON QUEST

Embark on an epic fantasy quest in a world of sword, magic, and monsters. This classic role-playing game lets you become a legendary hero to vanquish a dark lord and save a kingdom. Experience a complete, standalone adventure with no further purchases or downloads required.

Highlights
  • Fantasy RPG adventure
  • Hero's quest to save a kingdom
  • Standalone package, no extra purchases
  • Intuitive mobile controls
  • Retro 80s RPG experience
  • Legendary creator trio
Currently charting
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******************** The game that started the legend of DRAGON QUEST is here at last for mobile devices! Discover the RPG that won the hearts of two generations! Enter a fantasy world of sword, magic, and monsters in one standalone package! Download it once, and there’s nothing else to buy, and nothing else to download! ******************** ◆ Prologue The peace of fair Alefgard has been shattered by the appearance of the nefarious master of the night known as the Dragonlord, and the Sphere of Light which for so long kept the forces of darkness in check has been stolen! It’s time for you, a young warrior through whose veins flows the blood of the legendary hero Erdrick, to set out on a quest to vanquish the Dragonlord, and save the land from darkness! ◆ Game Features ・First in the Legendary Series Originally released as Dragon Warrior, you can now experience the classic retro RPG experience that swept up millions of Japanese players back in the Eighties...and never let go! Become the descendant of the legendary hero Erdrick, and embark on an epic journey through the historic realm of Alefgard, tackling fearsome foes and perplexing puzzles on your way to the dread Dragonlord’s lair! ・Simple, Intuitive Controls The game’s controls are designed to work perfectly with the vertical layout of any modern mobile device, and the position of the movement button can be changed to facilitate both one- and two-handed play. ・Experience the legendary RPG loved by millions in Japan and worldwide! Created by a legendary trio with the master creator Yuji Horii, the revolutionary synthesizer score and orchestration by Koichi Sugiyama, and art by master manga artist Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball). -------------------- [OS Compatibility] iOS 12.0 or higher

About

Neverwinter Nights

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
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Neverwinter Nights is a classic Dungeons & Dragons RPG— enhanced for iOS! Explore 100+ hours of gameplay including the original campaign, plus six free DLC adventures. Play solo or team up with friends for a grand adventure across the Forgotten Realms. DEVICE RECOMMENDATION Optimized for iPads Recommended for iPhones with screen sizes of 6 inches or larger CONTENT Neverwinter Nights (Classic Campaign) Shadows of Undrentide (Free DLC) Hordes of the Underdark (Free DLC) Kingmaker (Free DLC) ShadowGuard (Free DLC) Witch’s Wake (Free DLC) Adventure Pack (Free DLC) FEATURES Re-engineered UI for iPads and iPhones - Virtual joystick and context sensitive button makes gameplay easy - UI Scales automatically or can be set to your liking Cross-Platform Multiplayer - Adventure with friends! - Cross-play support includes compatibility with mobile, tablets, computers and consoles - Join persistent worlds, with community-run campaigns and up to 250 players Improved Graphics - Pixel shaders and post-processing effects make for cleaner graphics and visuals - Adjustable contrast, vibrance, and depth of field options STORY CONTENT: Neverwinter Nights (Original Campaign) You find yourself at the center of intrigue, betrayal, and dark magic in Neverwinter Nights. Journey through dangerous cities, monster filled dungeons and deep into uncharted wilderness in search of the cure for a cursed plague ravaging the city of Neverwinter. Shadows of Undrentide (Free DLC Expansion) Another adventure begins in the updated expansion, Shadows of Undrentide! Charged by your master to recover four ancient artifacts, travel from the Silver Marches to unravel mysteries of a long-dead magical civilization. Hordes of the Underdark (Free DLC Expansion) This expansion continues the adventure started in Shadows of Undrentide. Journey into the ever-more bizarre and hostile depths of Undermountain to challenge a gathering evil. Three Premium Modules (Free DLC) Discover over 40 hours of new Dungeons & Dragons adventures across the Forgotten Realms in these premium modules for Neverwinter Nights: - Kingmaker - ShadowGuard - Witch’s Wake - Adventure Pack LANGUAGES - English ©2020 Beamdog. ©2020 Wizards of the Coast LLC. All Rights Reserved. Wizards of the Coast, Dungeons & Dragons, Neverwinter Nights, and D&D are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC. Hasbro and its logo are registered trademarks of HASBRO, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Screenshots

DRAGON QUEST4 screens
Neverwinter Nights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DRAGON QUEST at none against Neverwinter Nights's 10. DRAGON QUEST also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DRAGON QUEST costs $2.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DRAGON QUEST asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DRAGON QUEST holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 479 and 259 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of DRAGON QUEST's written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DRAGON QUEST ships an update every 9 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DRAGON QUEST versus Neverwinter Nights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRAGON QUESTNeverwinter Nights
Price$2.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.4 (479 ratings) — better4.0 (259 ratings)
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews — better61.3% of reviews
Number of ratings479 — better259
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#45 — better#105
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB2.8 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.Overhaul Games

Customer experience

DRAGON QUEST

All ratings479 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative20.5%

Neverwinter Nights

All ratings259 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews395 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative25.8%

User reviews

DRAGON QUEST

From 479 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Affordable price
  • 🕹️ Faithful to the original
  • 🎮 Good controls for mobile
  • 🎨 Charming graphics
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔇 No background audio support
  • 🔌 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Lack of guidance/objectives
  • 🔍 Dated gameplay mechanics
  • 🔍 Forced portrait mode

Neverwinter Nights

From 259 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Faithful port of the classic game
  • 🚀 Runs well on older devices
  • 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories
  • 🚀 Impressive amount of content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when learning spells
  • 🐛 Multiplayer issues with CD key
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Cluttered UI, small text
  • 🐛 Inability to install premium modules

Bugs and requests

DRAGON QUEST

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after battles
  • Audio issues
  • Saving problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Cloud save support
  • Landscape mode option
  • Controller support
  • Difficulty/quality of life options

Neverwinter Nights

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • Controller support
  • Improved camera controls
  • Chinese language support
  • Ability to move UI elements
  • Autosave and backup save options

In-app purchases

None

DRAGON QUEST

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Neverwinter Nights

One-time10
  • KingmakerFree
  • ShadowguardFree
  • Witch's WakeFree
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  • Adventure PackFree
  • Wyvern Crown of Cormyr$2.99
  • Pirates of the Sword Coast$2.99
  • Infinite Dungeons$2.99
  • Heroes of Neverwinter$2.99
  • Darkness Over Daggerford$4.99
  • Tyrants of the Moonsea$4.99

Questions

Is DRAGON QUEST free?
DRAGON QUEST costs $2.99, 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 or Neverwinter Nights?
DRAGON QUEST is rated higher. DRAGON QUEST averages 4.4 out of 5 from 479 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 259 ratings.
Do DRAGON QUEST or Neverwinter Nights have ads?
Neither DRAGON QUEST nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DRAGON QUEST or Neverwinter Nights?
DRAGON QUEST ships an update every 9 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST was updated on September 26, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, DRAGON QUEST or Neverwinter Nights?
DRAGON QUEST currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and Neverwinter Nights at #105. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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