# DRAGON QUEST II vs Neverwinter Nights

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DRAGON QUEST II at none against Neverwinter Nights's 10. DRAGON QUEST II also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

DRAGON QUEST II costs $4.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DRAGON QUEST II asks for nothing beyond the download.

DRAGON QUEST II holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 259 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of DRAGON QUEST II's written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DRAGON QUEST II ships an update every 10 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRAGON QUEST II | Neverwinter Nights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-ii/id911205290/reviews)** | [4.0 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 156 | **259** |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **61.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #181 | **#112** |
| Size | 49 MB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 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 II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-ii/id911205290)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure in a classic fantasy world. Explore diverse lands, battle monsters, and uncover powerful spells and treasures. This standalone package offers a complete, uninterrupted gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Explore open-world environments, Battle monsters and adversaries, Discover powerful weapons and spells, Intuitive mobile controls, Engaging fantasy storyline, Standalone package, no further purchases

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great classic RPG
- 👍 Nostalgic and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Solid port with quality-of-life improvements
- 👍 Responsive touch controls
- 👍 Reasonable difficulty level

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after battles
- 🐛 Shopkeeper/inn crashes
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 👎 Outdated language/text translation
- 👎 Lack of landscape mode support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after battles
- Crashes when talking to shopkeepers/inns
- Glitches in certain areas (e.g., Tower of Wind)
- Slow response when using certain items in battle

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode option
- Improved text translation
- Controller support
- Cloud save sync between devices


### Neverwinter Nights

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

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Paid · Role Playing (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 II free?

DRAGON QUEST II costs $4.99, 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 II or Neverwinter Nights?

DRAGON QUEST II is rated higher. DRAGON QUEST II averages 4.4 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 259 ratings.

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

Neither DRAGON QUEST II nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.

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

DRAGON QUEST II ships an update every 10 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST II was updated on October 21, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on October 19, 2026.

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

DRAGON QUEST II currently peaks at #181 in the App Store charts, and Neverwinter Nights at #112. 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.*