# DRAGON QUEST III vs Neverwinter Nights

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DRAGON QUEST III at none against Neverwinter Nights's 10. DRAGON QUEST III also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (72% vs 61%). Neverwinter Nights's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 21 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

DRAGON QUEST III holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 183 and 259 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of DRAGON QUEST III's written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

DRAGON QUEST III ships an update every 21 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRAGON QUEST III | Neverwinter Nights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iii/id911208088/reviews)** | [4.0 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 183 | **259** |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | #120 |
| Size | 87 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 III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iii/id911208088)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic fantasy quest to defeat a dark lord in this classic role-playing adventure. Build and customize your party with a unique job system, explore vast continents, and enjoy over 30 hours of gameplay with bonus content.

**Highlights:** Freely customizable party system, Freely changeable vocations (jobs), Over 30 hours of gameplay, Bonus dungeons and locations, Simple, intuitive mobile controls, Standalone storyline

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Classic RPG gameplay holds up well
- 🎵 Excellent orchestral soundtrack
- 📱 Excellent mobile port with great controls
- ✨ Updated graphics from NES/GBC versions
- 💰 No microtransactions or ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes at various points
- 💾 No cloud save functionality
- 📵 Missing Pachisi tracks from original
- 🎬 No monster animations during battles
- 🔤 Translation names differ from original versions

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when casting Kasizzle spell
- App crashes during final boss battles (Zoma, Baramos)
- Save data randomly deleted or lost
- Back button not responding on certain devices
- Crashes in Jipang cave boss fight

**Requested features**

- Cloud save synchronization across devices
- Restore Pachisi tracks mini-game
- Add monster animations during battles
- Landscape mode support
- Controller/Backbone support


### Neverwinter Nights

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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 III free?

DRAGON QUEST III 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, DRAGON QUEST III or Neverwinter Nights?

DRAGON QUEST III is rated higher. DRAGON QUEST III averages 4.4 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 259 ratings.

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

Neither DRAGON QUEST III nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.

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

DRAGON QUEST III ships an update every 21 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST III was updated on September 26, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on September 25, 2026.

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

DRAGON QUEST III currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and Neverwinter Nights at #120. 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.*