# Shadowgate vs Neverwinter Nights

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadowgate at none against Neverwinter Nights's 10. Shadowgate also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). Neverwinter Nights's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked) and ratings volume (259 vs 55). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Shadowgate holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 259 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Shadowgate's written reviews are positive against 61% of Neverwinter Nights's.

Shadowgate ships an update monthly, Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowgate | Neverwinter Nights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowgate/id996262760/reviews)** | [4.0 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverwinter-nights/id1466096721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **259** |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 61.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#68** |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zojoi](https://appshunter.io/developer/559255765) | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowgate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowgate/id996262760)

Embark on a perilous quest in a reimagined point-and-click adventure. Solve mind-bending puzzles, explore stunning hand-painted rooms, and choose your playstyle with customizable UI and difficulty levels. Uncover secrets and defeat an ancient evil in this classic reborn.

**Highlights:** Customized UI with modern or classic commands, Four difficulty levels that alter gameplay, First-person adventuring with inventory and mapping, Beautifully illustrated rooms with new and familiar locations, Mind-bending new and updated puzzles, Retro mode with classic graphics and sound, Over 50 player achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Faithful and nostalgic remake
- ✨ Updated graphics and BGM
- 🎮 Great point-and-click adventure
- 💡 Tricky but not impossible puzzles
- 👍 Immersive story and atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup/intro
- 📱 Poorly optimized for phones
- 🤏 Small text and hitboxes
- 🥶 Overheats M1 Mac
- 🔄 Crashes when minimizing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after intro cinematic
- App closes when minimized
- Force quits on loading
- Game turns black after a minute
- Unplayable on iPhone X

**Requested features**

- Remake Deja Vu and Uninvited
- Add original game as bonus
- Sequel to Shadowgate
- Fix background crash issue
- Add original soundtrack option


### Neverwinter Nights

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

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Role Playing, #146 Top Paid · Adventure (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 Shadowgate free?

Shadowgate 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, Shadowgate or Neverwinter Nights?

Shadowgate is rated higher. Shadowgate averages 4.2 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Neverwinter Nights averages 4.0 from 259 ratings.

### Do Shadowgate or Neverwinter Nights have ads?

Neither Shadowgate nor Neverwinter Nights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadowgate or Neverwinter Nights?

Shadowgate ships an update monthly, and Neverwinter Nights every 7 months. Most recently, Shadowgate was updated on October 6, 2026 and Neverwinter Nights on October 13, 2026.

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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.*