Comparison

Silversword vs Lowlander II

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

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About

Silversword

Embark on a classic fantasy role-playing adventure in a world filled with evil. Assemble a party of heroes, master spells and skills, and explore vast lands with countless hours of gameplay. An expansion adds new challenges and content.

Highlights
  • 7 races with unique abilities
  • 12 classes with distinct skills
  • Over 400 unique items
  • 120+ spells, songs, and prayers
  • 220+ unique monsters
  • Nearly 70 different maps
  • Integrated automap and quest log
Features
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Forget Smaug, Voldemort or the White Walkers! The real bad guys are waiting for you in Silversword. Ready your sword and spells and prepare to face the evil. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The expansion "Rise Of The Dragons" is here! New maps, quests, creatures, items, skills and the mighty Dragoncaller class await you! Enjoy your stay in the Dragonlands! Hint: don't throw your rubies and diamonds away if you intend to enjoy the expansion. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Gamepro Award 87/100 Points! Over 100 hours of roleplaying fun! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "I got goosebumps while reading through the manual for the first time. iOS devs just don't make games on this scale. It's such a poetic app." All the best, Michael Lane Senior Writer | FreeAppsArcade.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Silversword is a mobile fantasy role-playing game which will take you to the mysterious lands of Tarnak, a world far beyond reality. Gather a band of brave heroes and face the evil that is about to destroy mankind. Silversword is a game in the style of The Bards Tale, Wizardry and Might & Magic - enjoy memories of old with new devices. Main Features: - None of the In App Purchases are needed to play through the game (I have to stress that again) - 7 races to choose from, each with it's own special abilities - 12 classes, each with it's own skills, virtues and flaws - over 400 unique items - 5 different magic runes to augment and enhance your items - over 120 spells, songs and prayers - over 220 unique monsters - nearly 70 different maps with different styles (dungeon, overland, swamp, city etc.) - guilds, shops, taverns, training halls, temples and many more interesting places to be - integrated automap + quest log - day / night cycle with different effects on your magic and the surroundings - fast travelling services - countless hours of interesting gameplay You can follow us on twitter, too. @silverswordinfo is your channel to get the latest news, cheats, and hidden secrets. Please note: The game has only limited VoiceOver functionality. Some screen elements (Minimap) can't be used by visually impaired people. If in doubt, don't buy. You have been warned. DON'T LIKE IT? No reason for giving a bad review. Your feedback is very welcome on our discord channel or via the support e-mail address. Most of the functions in the game were implemented because YOU wanted them :-) So feel free to spread your thoughts. You are a creator!

About

Lowlander II

Embark on a retro-style RPG adventure inspired by classic games. Explore a vast world, battle evil enchantresses, and gain power. Enjoy one-handed gameplay with over 16 hours of content and cloud saves.

Highlights
  • One-handed portrait-style gameplay
  • Over 16 hours of minimalist adventure
  • Explore a huge world and gain experience
  • Delve into dungeons for loot
  • Cloud save functionality
  • Over 8 colors and special effects
Features
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LOWERLANDER is the sequel to Flat Black's 2015 somewhat-acclaimed retro-rpg, Lowlander! "Lowlander II is a great game, possibly the most enjoyable, largest and best produced game of its type available that’s not got the Ultima name attached to it. " - My Boxed Universe **** 1/2 stars from TouchArcade! Yarak means business. She ain't got time for you! Get that armor on- there's adventuring to be done! Generations after the mighty LOWLANDER vanquished the nefarious Azamon, a new villain has arisen. The evil enchantress, YARAK! The realm needs a new hero -- will you be the one? Styled after the early Ultima games from Richard Garriott, Lowerlander will make your iPhone 7 Plus feel like an Apple II+. That's a good thing! Plus, Lowlander's new sibling packs the same one-handed portrait-style gameplay that sensible people prefer! TouchArcade had this to say about the first one’s shameless imitation of Ultima II: “4.5 stars ... Lowlander is an interesting case, because it's not often that a game paying direct homage to a classic is actually better than said classic.” Unquestionably undeserved, but that’s high praise! FEATURES - glorious one handed, portrait-style, retro-RPG action - over 16 hours of minimalist adventure - explore a huge world, gain experience and rise in power - delve into dark dungeons for loot and riches - three save-game slots - save games to the cloud and download them later or to another device - no in-app purchases. buy once, own forever - special spell and environmental effects - OVER 8 colors - realistic moving water and lava

Screenshots

Silversword4 screens
Lowlander II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lowlander II at none against Silversword's 11. Lowlander II also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Silversword costs $5.99 and Lowlander II $2.99 up front. Silversword sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Lowlander II asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Silversword against 4.9 for Lowlander II. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 265 and 89 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Silversword's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lowlander II's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silversword ships an update every 2 months, Lowlander II every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Silversword versus Lowlander II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilverswordLowlander II
Price$5.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.8 (265 ratings)4.9 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews93.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings265 — better89
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB23 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMario J. GaidaFlat Black Films

Customer experience

Silversword

All ratings263 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.9%

Lowlander II

All ratings89 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.1%

User reviews

Silversword

From 265 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Classic RPG experience
  • 👍 Engaging gameplay
  • 💎 Excellent value for money
  • 🎮 Nostalgic throwback to Bard's Tale
  • 🕹️ Challenging dungeon crawling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Unclear game mechanics
  • 🗺️ Confusing navigation at times
  • 🕹️ Steep learning curve

Lowlander II

From 89 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Nostalgic Ultima feel
  • 👍 Engaging and fun gameplay
  • 🗺️ Large and detailed world
  • 💡 Humorous and witty dialogue
  • 🤝 Responsive and helpful developer

Room to improve

  • 💀 Instant death without warning
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay elements
  • 🤔 Some challenging puzzles/stuck points
  • 🔊 Annoying walking sound
  • 📉 Lack of replayability/character variation

Bugs and requests

Silversword

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Shop crashes on some devices
  • Inventory management issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expanded character classes and races
  • More detailed tutorials or guidance
  • Improved map and navigation features
  • Multiplayer or co-op functionality

Lowlander II

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Instant death from dialog choice
  • Game crashing when switching apps
  • Save file bugged/unbeatable
  • Stealth mission issues
  • Boot screen zoomed in
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  • Frame rate issues on older devices
  • Glitched ship quest
  • Baby dungeon quest glitch
  • Error message fixed by developer

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sequel (Lowlander III)
  • More clues/hints or link to FAQ/forum
  • Endgame randomized dungeon for replayability
  • Background music

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Silversword

One-time11
  • Bag of 10,000 Gold$0.99
  • Potion of Divine Restoration$0.99
  • Crystal of Safety$0.99
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  • Small Vault Expansion$0.99
  • Bag of 50,000 Gold$1.99
  • Parcel Service$1.99
  • Large Vault Expansion$1.99
  • Silversword Compendium$2.99
  • Bag of 100,000 Gold$2.99
  • Rise Of The Dragons$4.99
  • Bag of 500,000 Gold$4.99
None

Lowlander II

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Silversword free?
Silversword costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Lowlander II free?
Lowlander II costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Silversword or Lowlander II?
Lowlander II is rated higher. Silversword averages 4.8 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while Lowlander II averages 4.9 from 89 ratings.
Do Silversword or Lowlander II have ads?
Neither Silversword nor Lowlander II shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Silversword or Lowlander II?
Silversword ships an update every 2 months, and Lowlander II every 4 days. Most recently, Silversword was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lowlander II on October 29, 2026.

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