# Silversword vs Lowlander II

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). Silversword's advantage is chart position (#142 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Silversword ships an update every 2 months, Lowlander II every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silversword | Lowlander II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silversword/id470888383/reviews) | **[4.9 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowlander-ii-lowerlander/id1211784030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **265** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | **93.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mario J. Gaida](https://appshunter.io/developer/355725696) | [Flat Black Films](https://appshunter.io/developer/300244541) |

## What reviewers say

### Silversword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silversword/id470888383)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of 10,000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Potion of Divine Restoration | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal of Safety | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Vault Expansion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of 50,000 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Parcel Service | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Vault Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silversword Compendium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of 100,000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rise Of The Dragons | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of 500,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Shop crashes on some devices
- Inventory management issues

**Requested features**

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


### Lowlander II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowlander-ii-lowerlander/id1211784030)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Instant death from dialog choice
- Game crashing when switching apps
- Save file bugged/unbeatable
- Stealth mission issues
- Boot screen zoomed in

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 30, 2026 and Lowlander II on October 29, 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.*