# Dink Smallwood HD vs TaleBlazer

The clearest difference is rating: Dink Smallwood HD at 4.7 against TaleBlazer's 2.6. Dink Smallwood HD also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). TaleBlazer's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dink Smallwood HD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dink Smallwood HD has 61 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Dink Smallwood HD's written reviews are positive against 50% of TaleBlazer's.

Dink Smallwood HD ships an update every 3 weeks, TaleBlazer every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dink Smallwood HD | TaleBlazer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dink-smallwood-hd/id391690243/reviews)** | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taleblazer/id840197176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 160 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [www.rtsoft.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/810806544) | [MIT STEP Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/840197179) |

## What reviewers say

### Dink Smallwood HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dink-smallwood-hd/id391690243)

Embark on an epic journey as a humble pig farmer tasked with saving the world from dragons and evil. This classic RPG adventure features a unique sense of humor, a remastered soundtrack, and extensive support for user-created quests.

**Highlights:** Full DMOD support for 300+ user-made quests, iOS controller and keyboard support, Remastered original CD soundtrack, Speed up button for dialog and cutscenes, Automatic full state save/restore, Auto save and Quick save/load

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Nostalgic gameplay
- 😂 Humorous story and dialogue
- 📱 Great mobile port
- 🎮 D-mod support adds content
- 👍 Easy to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls can be difficult
- 📱 Some mods not mobile-friendly
- 🐌 Slow progression/grind
- 🚧 Navigation issues
- 🖥️ Some mods crash

**Reported bugs**

- White bar obstructs coin display on iPhone 15 Pro
- Pilgrim's Quest mod has typing issues on mobile
- Game crashes on startup on current iOS
- Mysterious Guy in bar not spawning (story progression issue)
- Paste buffer empty error when trying to install D-mods

**Requested features**

- Add MFi controller support
- Improve iPhone/iPad controls
- Add more D-mods to the app
- Make D-mod installation easier
- Add a tutorial for D-mod installation


### TaleBlazer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taleblazer/id840197176)

Create and play location-based augmented reality games in the real world. Interact with virtual elements as you explore your surroundings, with offline play available once games are downloaded. Ideal for educational institutions and visitor engagement.

**Highlights:** Create location-based AR games, Play AR games in real-world locations, Offline game play, Blocks-based scripting editor, Engage visitors with interactive experiences, Supports GPS and beacon positioning

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dink Smallwood HD free?

Dink Smallwood HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TaleBlazer free?

TaleBlazer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dink Smallwood HD or TaleBlazer?

Dink Smallwood HD is rated higher. Dink Smallwood HD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while TaleBlazer averages 2.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Dink Smallwood HD or TaleBlazer have ads?

Neither Dink Smallwood HD nor TaleBlazer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dink Smallwood HD or TaleBlazer?

Dink Smallwood HD ships an update every 3 weeks, and TaleBlazer every 3 months. Most recently, Dink Smallwood HD was updated on October 24, 2026 and TaleBlazer on October 24, 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.*