Comparison

Star Wars™ vs Neverwinter Nights

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

Head to head
About

Star Wars™

Embark on a galactic adventure five years after the original Knights of the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, your choices will determine the fate of the Old Republic and the Jedi Order, with the galaxy's destiny hanging in the balance between the light and dark sides of the Force.

Highlights
  • Choose light or dark side path
  • Impact character and party choices
  • Explore a galaxy in ruin
  • Engage in epic Star Wars story
  • Rebuild the Jedi Order
Features
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Five years after the events from the award winning Star Wars® Knights of the Old Republic™, the Sith Lords have hunted the Jedi to the edge of extinction and are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. With the Jedi Order in ruin, the Republic’s only hope is a lone Jedi struggling to reconnect with the Force. As this Jedi, you will be faced with the galaxy’s most dire decision: Follow the light side or succumb to the dark… ———————————————— C H O O S E · Y O U R · D E S T I N Y ———————————————— The choices you make will affect your character, those in your party, and those who may join you in your quest. ————————————— Technical Support Notes ————————————— You can contact Aspyr’s Support Team via support.aspyr.com

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

Star Wars™4 screens
Neverwinter Nights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Wars™ at none against Neverwinter Nights's 10. Star Wars™ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 264). Neverwinter Nights's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and price ($9.99 vs $14.99). On rating, review sentiment 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

Star Wars™ costs $14.99 and Neverwinter Nights $9.99 up front. Neverwinter Nights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Star Wars™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Star Wars™ against 4.0 for Neverwinter Nights. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Wars™ has 1.5K ratings behind it against 264, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Star Wars™'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Wars™ ships an update every 2 months, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Star Wars™ versus Neverwinter Nights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar Wars™Neverwinter Nights
Price$14.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.1 (1.5K ratings) — better4.0 (264 ratings)
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews61.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better264
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#32 — better#98
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.6 GB2.8 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAspyr Media, Inc.Overhaul Games

Customer experience

Star Wars™

All ratings1,509 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral14.0%
Negative28.3%

Neverwinter Nights

All ratings259 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews400 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative26.0%

User reviews

Star Wars™

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing game
  • 🚀 Convenient mobile version
  • 🚀 Runs well on mobile
  • 🚀 Faithful port of the original
  • 👍 Nostalgia for fans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🐛 Sound issues
  • 🐛 Game-breaking bugs
  • 🔍 Missing content from original
  • 🎮 Lack of controller support

Neverwinter Nights

From 264 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

Star Wars™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on Dantooine
  • Cutscene issues on Nar Shaddaa
  • Dialogue audio skipping
  • Stuck in black screen
  • Missing sound effects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Implement Restored Content Mod
  • Improve movement and camera controls
  • Increase text size for menus
  • Allow background audio playback

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

Star Wars™

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 Star Wars™ free?
Star Wars™ costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neverwinter Nights free?
Neverwinter Nights costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star Wars™ or Neverwinter Nights?
Star Wars™ is rated higher. Star Wars™ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 264 ratings.
Do Star Wars™ or Neverwinter Nights have ads?
Star Wars™ shows ads; Neverwinter Nights does not.
Which is updated more often, Star Wars™ or Neverwinter Nights?
Star Wars™ ships an update every 2 months, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, Star Wars™ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Star Wars™ or Neverwinter Nights?
Star Wars™ currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Neverwinter Nights at #98. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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