Silversword vs QuestLord
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
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.
- Classic dungeon crawler gameplay
- Hundreds of NPCs
- Deep story and dialogue
- Numerous enemies
- Extensive exploration
- Random dungeon rogue-like mode
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Silversword | QuestLord |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (265 ratings) — better | 4.6 (167 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews — better | 82.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 265 — better | 167 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mario J. Gaida | Lava Level |
Customer experience
Silversword
QuestLord
User reviews
Silversword
From 265 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Silversword
- 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
QuestLord
No in-app purchases
Questions
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