# Bardcard vs Azmar Quest

The clearest difference is price: Azmar Quest at Free against Bardcard's $3.99. Azmar Quest also leads on ratings volume (184 vs 55). Bardcard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Azmar Quest is free to download; Bardcard costs $3.99 up front. Azmar Quest sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Bardcard asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bardcard against 4.8 for Azmar Quest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 184 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Bardcard's written reviews are positive against 90% of Azmar Quest's.

Bardcard ships an update monthly, Azmar Quest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bardcard | Azmar Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardcard/id1382517817/reviews) | **[4.8 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azmar-quest-text-based-rpg/id6450108505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **184** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 188 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Mikles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382517816) | [Sevan Soukiassian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691126717) |

## What reviewers say

### Bardcard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardcard/id1382517817)

Embark on a card-matching roguelite adventure through a mysterious subterranean world. Explore over 40 rooms, discover unique items, battle monsters, and uncover the secrets of this realm. Can you survive the dungeon and find your brother?

**Highlights:** Card-matching dungeon exploration, Over 40 rooms with secrets, 150+ unique hand-drawn cards, Old-school RPG elements, Challenging roguelite system, Persistent artifacts and companions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Azmar Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azmar-quest-text-based-rpg/id6450108505)

Embark on a text-based RPG adventure with turn-based battles and old-school fantasy vibes. Choose your class, make impactful choices, and battle diverse enemies in a rich story. Engage in online PvP and co-op dungeons for extended challenges.

**Highlights:** Text-based RPG adventure, Turn-based battles, Multiple character classes, Choice-driven story with multiple endings, Online PvP and Co-op Dungeons, Character build customization

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Random Treasure | $0.49 | one-time |
| 1 Random Treasure | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resurrect character | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Epic Treasure | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Epic Treasure | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gold | $2.49 | one-time |
| 8 random treasures | $2.49 | one-time |
| Premium (1 month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold | $3.49 | one-time |
| 8 epic treasures | $3.49 | one-time |
| 3000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8 Random Treasures | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8 epic treasures | $6.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium (offline) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1 Legendary Treasure | $8.99 | one-time |
| Character Boost | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accessible for blind users
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 💡 Interesting story and choices
- 👍 Good music and visuals
- 👍 Lifetime premium option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with life points display
- 🐛 Confusing game mechanics
- 🐛 Grindy progression
- 🐛 Clunky 3v3 battles
- 🐛 Spelling and grammar errors

**Reported bugs**

- Life points not displaying correctly
- Swipe feature issues in story mode
- Auto-save function failing
- Character level cap at 30

**Requested features**

- More endgame content
- Better tutorial and explanations
- Improved menu and UI design
- Ability to access post-game content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bardcard free?

Bardcard costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Azmar Quest free?

Azmar Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bardcard or Azmar Quest?

Azmar Quest is rated higher. Bardcard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Azmar Quest averages 4.8 from 184 ratings.

### Do Bardcard or Azmar Quest have ads?

Azmar Quest shows ads; Bardcard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bardcard or Azmar Quest?

Bardcard ships an update monthly, and Azmar Quest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bardcard was updated on October 26, 2026 and Azmar Quest on October 25, 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.*