# Silversword vs Lowlander

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lowlander at none against Silversword's 11. Lowlander also leads on price ($1.99 vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Silversword's advantage is ratings volume (263 vs 84). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Silversword costs $5.99 and Lowlander $1.99 up front. Silversword sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Lowlander asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Silversword against 4.8 for Lowlander. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 263 and 84 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Silversword's written reviews are positive against 92% of Lowlander's.

Silversword ships an update every 2 months, Lowlander every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silversword | Lowlander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silversword/id470888383/reviews) | [4.8 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowlander/id903215411/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **263** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 186 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| 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)

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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowlander/id903215411)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a retro fantasy role-playing adventure reminiscent of early personal computer games. Explore a vast world, battle evil sorcerers, and rise in power, all with simple, one-handed controls. Experience a nostalgic journey with minimalist graphics and engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** One-handed retro RPG action, Approximately 8 hours of minimalist adventure, Explore a huge world and gain experience, Delve into dungeons for loot, Save and resume your game, Over 8 colors

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great homage to Ultima
- 👍 Captures old-school RPG feel
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 👍 Well-balanced gameplay
- 👍 Charming and challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional confusion at the start
- 🐛 Tedious and unrewarding for some
- 🐛 Dialogue and humor can be terrible
- 🐛 Some bugs reported
- 🐛 Torches disappearing from shops

**Reported bugs**

- Talking to Holly quest never clears
- Dungeons got messed up (maps all showed up as revealed)
- Auto-saving turned off unexpectedly
- Minor glitches in shops when selling duplicate items
- Holly unaware her brother was freed upon game completion

**Requested features**

- Sequel
- Open game editor
- More games like this
- Map with coordinates
- Sequel with more adventures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Silversword free?

Silversword costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Lowlander free?

Lowlander costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Silversword or Lowlander?

Silversword and Lowlander are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 263 and 84 ratings respectively.

### Do Silversword or Lowlander have ads?

Neither Silversword nor Lowlander shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Silversword or Lowlander?

Silversword ships an update every 2 months, and Lowlander every 3 weeks. Most recently, Silversword was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lowlander on October 15, 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.*