Comparison

DRAGON QUEST V 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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DRAGON QUEST V

Embark on a multi-generational epic RPG adventure spanning three lifetimes. Recruit monsters to join your party, converse with companions, and explore a vast world with 360-degree views. Enjoy a wealth of mini-games and intuitive controls designed for mobile.

Highlights
  • Multi-generational story
  • Recruit monsters as allies
  • Party chat function
  • 360-degree camera views
  • AI-controlled battles
  • In-game casino and mini-games
  • Intuitive mobile controls
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******************** This grand adventure, unfolding over three generations, is now available to play in the palm of your hand! Take your place among a family of heroes, sharing in all the triumphs and tragedies of their storied lives! Enjoy three generations’ worth of adventure in one standalone package! There will be a fee to download the game but download it once, and there’s nothing else to buy, and nothing else to download! *In-game text is available in English only. ******************** ◆Prologue Our hero begins the story as a small boy, travelling the world with his father, Pankraz. Over the course of his many adventures, this lovable lad learns and grows. And when he finally becomes a man, he resolves to continue his father’s unfinished quest—to find the Legendary Hero... This thrilling tale on a stunning scale can now be enjoyed on pocket-sized devices! ◆Game Feature ・Make Friends with Mighty Monsters! The fearsome monsters you face in battle can now become your friends, giving you access to unique spells and abilities—and a whole host of strategic possibilities! ・Converse Freely with your Fellow Party Members! The party chat function allows you to converse freely with the cast of colourful characters who will accompany you on your adventure. So don’t hesitate to turn to them for advice and idle chit-chat whenever the urge assails you! ・360-Degree Views Rotate your viewpoint in towns and villages through a full 360 degrees to make sure you don’t miss a thing! ・AI Battles Tired of giving orders? Your faithful companions can be instructed to fight automatically! Use the various tactics at your disposal to see off even the toughest enemies with ease! ・The Casino With slot machines, poker, the monster arena and the exciting slime races of the slurpodrome, the casino is sure to provide you with a little light relief when the pressures of adventuring prove too great. Better still, you can exchange the tokens you earn for all kinds of exciting items, making taking a break well worth your while! ・Treasures ‘n’ Trapdoors Take dice in hand and roll your way around specially designed game boards, enjoying a whole range of exciting events as you go! Some of the things you’ll see won’t be available anywhere else, and if you manage to make it to the end, you can win some really great rewards! ・Bruise the Ooze is Back! Bruise the Ooze, the slime-smashing minigame introduced in the Nintendo DS version, is back with a bang! Tap the slimes within the time limit to earn points in this super-simple yet fiendishly addictive goo-splatting extravaganza! ・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). -------------------- [Supported Operating Systems] iOS11.0 and above. [Supported Devices] iPhone 5S/iPod touch (6th Generation)/iPad (5th Generation) and above.

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 QUEST V4 screens
Neverwinter Nights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DRAGON QUEST V at 4.5 against Neverwinter Nights's 4.0. DRAGON QUEST V also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (76% vs 61%). Neverwinter Nights's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 31 months). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support 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 V costs $8.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DRAGON QUEST V asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DRAGON QUEST V holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 201 and 259 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of DRAGON QUEST V's written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DRAGON QUEST V ships an update every 31 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DRAGON QUEST V versus Neverwinter Nights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRAGON QUEST VNeverwinter Nights
Price$8.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (201 ratings) — better4.0 (259 ratings)
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews — better61.3% of reviews
Number of ratings201259 — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#46 — better#64
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size501 MB2.8 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.Overhaul Games

Customer experience

DRAGON QUEST V

All ratings201 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative15.9%

Neverwinter Nights

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

User reviews

DRAGON QUEST V

From 201 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic game
  • 👍 Great story and characters
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 💎 One of the best in the series
  • 📱 Plays well on mobile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of landscape mode
  • 🎮 No controller support
  • 💾 Unreliable cloud sync
  • 🔇 No background audio support

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 V

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game freezes when rotating camera
  • Accidental app switcher activation
  • Progression-blocking bugs
  • Missing sound when device is on silent
  • Inconsistent translation quality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add landscape mode
  • Implement controller support
  • Allow background audio playback
  • Improve cloud save functionality
  • Optimize performance for newer devices

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 V

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 V free?
DRAGON QUEST V costs $8.99, 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 V or Neverwinter Nights?
DRAGON QUEST V is rated higher. DRAGON QUEST V averages 4.5 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 259 ratings.
Do DRAGON QUEST V or Neverwinter Nights have ads?
Neither DRAGON QUEST V nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DRAGON QUEST V or Neverwinter Nights?
DRAGON QUEST V ships an update every 31 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, DRAGON QUEST V was updated on September 25, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, DRAGON QUEST V or Neverwinter Nights?
DRAGON QUEST V currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and Neverwinter Nights at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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