Comparison

Silversword vs QuestLord

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

Head to head
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

QuestLord

Embark on an epic adventure in a land facing destruction. This classic dungeon crawler offers a deep story with hundreds of NPCs and numerous enemies to battle. Explore diverse locations and complete all quests, or jump into a quick rogue-like mode with a pre-loaded character.

Highlights
  • Classic dungeon crawler gameplay
  • Hundreds of NPCs
  • Deep story and dialogue
  • Numerous enemies
  • Extensive exploration
  • Random dungeon rogue-like mode
Features
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The land known as the Shattered Realm falls into peril. Desperate people cling to stories and legends of old. It is rumored the Valkin will send a QuestLord to save the Shattered Realm from certain destruction! The original Classic Dungeon crawler on Mobile. Featuring hundreds of NPCs, Deep rich story and dialogue. Many enemies to encounter. Many places to explore. Finish all the quests in this Epic Adventure. Also featuring, the random dungeon Rogue-Like,QuestLord Quick Game. For when you want to jump in and explore a dungeon with a fully loaded Character!

Screenshots

Silversword4 screens
QuestLord4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuestLord at none against Silversword's 11. Silversword's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, 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 QuestLord $5.99 up front. Silversword sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. QuestLord asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Silversword holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 265 and 167 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Silversword's written reviews are positive against 83% of QuestLord's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silversword ships an update every 2 months, QuestLord every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Silversword versus QuestLord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilverswordQuestLord
Price$5.99$5.99
Rating4.8 (265 ratings) — better4.6 (167 ratings)
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews — better82.6% of reviews
Number of ratings265 — better167
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB52 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMario J. GaidaLava Level

Customer experience

Silversword

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

QuestLord

All ratings167 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative11.4%

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

QuestLord

From 167 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great retro feel
  • 👍 Simple and easy to play
  • 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
  • 💎 Nostalgic for old-school RPGs
  • 🌐 Diverse world to explore

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🗺️ Confusing navigation and map
  • 🕹️ Clunky controls
  • 🔍 Lack of clear objectives/guidance
  • 🔋 Performance issues on some devices

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

QuestLord

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved game files not loading properly
  • Crashes and freezes on certain levels
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved map and navigation system
  • More detailed tutorials and guidance
  • Expanded story and quest content
  • Optimization for newer devices
  • Ability to save progress at any time

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

QuestLord

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Silversword free?
Silversword costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is QuestLord free?
QuestLord costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Silversword or QuestLord?
Silversword is rated higher. Silversword averages 4.8 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while QuestLord averages 4.6 from 167 ratings.
Do Silversword or QuestLord have ads?
Neither Silversword nor QuestLord shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Silversword or QuestLord?
Silversword ships an update every 2 months, and QuestLord every 8 months. Most recently, Silversword was updated on October 23, 2026 and QuestLord on October 21, 2026.

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