Comparison

The Bard's Tale vs Titan Quest HD

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

Head to head
About

The Bard's Tale

Embark on a massive 3D epic role-playing adventure filled with humor and magic. Summon allies, explore a vast world, and battle diverse enemies. This critically acclaimed game offers hours of engaging gameplay with a full cast of characters and a rich inventory.

Highlights
  • Massive 3D epic role-playing game
  • Magical song summoning
  • Vast world exploration
  • 50+ enemy types
  • Over 150 unique items
  • Includes classic trilogy
  • iCloud saves
Features
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#1 RPG in 75 countries, including USA, UK, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Japan, and China! Sync your saved games between iOS and Mac! Includes classic games trilogy! They said it couldn’t be done… a full-scale massive 3D epic role-playing game on iOS! See why it’s the BIGGEST iOS game ever made! “The Bard’s Tale is easily the funniest game I’ve ever played, and I’ve played all the funny games out there.” – IGN You are the Bard, a selfish rogue weary of pointless sub-quests and rat-infested cellars. Through magical song you summon characters to join your quest for coin and cleavage! “Ready your weapon and bladder as you embark on this ridiculously addicting quest and the funniest adventure of the year, The Bard’s Tale” – Game Chronicles Prepare to immerse yourself in over 20-30 hours of adventure, featuring: • 50 enemy types (not counting bosses!) • A vast world to explore with towns, wild forests, rivers, castles, towers, secret dungeons, snowy mountains, caverns, haunted tombs and more • A full cast of bizarre NPC’s • Over a dozen special boss enemies to defeat • 16 magical characters to discover and then summon at will to aid you • Over 150 unique items of weaponry, armor, instruments, tokens, artifacts and loot! • More Song & Dance numbers than any other game, including a zombie dance-off! • Over 14 hours of outstanding voice-acting from top Hollywood talent, including Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride) as the Bard, and the inimitable Tony Jay as the Narrator But wait! That’s not all! Enjoy these great new additions in the iOS version: New Features: • Leaderboards—for accumulated Silver and Experience! • Achievements—over 50 spread throughout the game! • Autosave—option to save automatically when you near a save-book in game. • iCloud Saves—option to save to iCloud, enables sharing saves across your iOS devices. • Time-Savers—optional in-app purchases are available to pump up your Bard and save you time! (Note: All such items are attainable through normal game-play, with time and persistence, just as in the original console release.) • Classics Games—includes original classic games The Bard’s Tale 1, 2 & 3. • Supports 60beat® GamePad. Universal App with Adaptive Rendering: For a single low price, play on all your compatible* devices! The Bard’s Tale takes full advantage of your hardware to maximize your experience--including HD resolution and 60Hz video refresh on capable devices.** iOS adaptation by Square One Games. “This game is satire in its sharpest form” – Cheat Code Central Play The Bard’s Tale today! * Compatible with iOS 4.0 and higher on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 3rd generation, iPod Touch 4th generation, iPad, and iPad2&3. ** HD on iPhone 4S/5, iPad2,Mini,3&4, iPod Touch 5G. Enhanced rendering includes: environment mapping, dynamic water surfaces, full shadow cast, and 60Hz display-refresh (with in-game “Battery Savings” option turned off). Support: We are committed to improvement. Please send support requests through The Bard’s Tale Support link below. IT IS HUGE! Please note: Installation over Wi-Fi can temporarily require as much as 3.4GB of free space on your device.

About

Titan Quest HD

Embark on an epic action RPG adventure set in ancient mythology. Explore vast worlds, battle legendary creatures, and master powerful skills to save humanity from escaping Titans. This mobile adaptation offers a touch-friendly interface and hours of engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Mythological setting
  • Hack-and-slash combat
  • Character customization
  • Exploration of ancient civilizations
  • Hundreds of items and skills
  • Over 60 hours of playtime
  • Touch-friendly interface
Features
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One of the best hack-and-slash games of all time now fits in your pocket! Originally released on PC in 2006, Titan Quest is an action RPG set against a mythological backdrop. The Titans have escaped from prison and are hell-bent on destroying the Earth. The Gods alone can’t stop them -- a hero is needed to lead this epic struggle. Victory or defeat will determine humanity’s fate and that of the Olympians. You are that hero! Create your character, explore ancient civilizations like Greece, Egypt, Babylon, and China, and fight against hordes of legendary creatures! Master the arts of archery, swordsmanship or magic and upgrade your character to unlock awesome powers! Discover special items to help you complete your quest: legendary swords, devastating thunderbolts, enchanted bows, and much more! Specially adapted for mobile devices, this new version offers numerous new features: ● A new touch-friendly interface ● Completely redesigned touch-friendly gameplay ● High-quality graphics ● A huge, open world to explore ● Full day/night cycle ● 80 different mythological creatures: Minotaurs, Cyclopses, Gorgons, and many more ● 1200+ items to discover ● 30 different character classes ● 150 different character skills ● Colossal playtime of more than 60 hours ● Scalable difficulty modes: weapons and enemies match your skill level ● Dozens of unlockable achievements to discover ● No ads, no microtransactions. Mixing ancient mythology with non-stop action, Titan Quest is a classic hack-and-slash offering energizing gameplay with a fast, intense rhythm. Overcome thrilling challenges and vanquish the greatest enemies ever to invade the mobile world! DLCs available as in-app purchase: ● IMMORTAL THRONE - Encounter the greatest villains of Greek mythology, brave the attacks of Cerberus, and hazard the banks of the River Styx to conquer this dark new adventure. ● RAGNARÖK - In the uncharted lands of northern Europe, you’ll brave the realms of the Celts, the Northmen, and the Asgardian gods! ● ATLANTIS - Set out on a journey across the western Mediterranean, in search of the mythical kingdom of Atlantis. Including the Tartarus Arena for epic battles! ● ETERNAL EMBERS - Summoned by the legendary Emperor Yao, the Hero is called back into the East to deal with a demonic threat that has been ravaging the land after the Telkine was slain.

Screenshots

The Bard's Tale4 screens
Titan Quest HD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Bard's Tale at $2.99 against Titan Quest HD's $10.99. The Bard's Tale also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Titan Quest HD's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). 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

The Bard's Tale costs $2.99 and Titan Quest HD $10.99 up front. The Bard's Tale sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Titan Quest HD sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for The Bard's Tale against 4.4 for Titan Quest HD. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 658 and 926 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of The Bard's Tale's written reviews are positive against 63% of Titan Quest HD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Bard's Tale ships an update every 3 months, Titan Quest HD every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
The Bard's Tale versus Titan Quest HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Bard's TaleTitan Quest HD
Price$2.99 — better$10.99
Rating4.5 (658 ratings) — better4.4 (926 ratings)
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews — better62.8% of reviews
Number of ratings658926 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#137 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB1.7 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperinXile EntertainmentTHQ Nordic Mobile GmbH

Customer experience

The Bard's Tale

All ratings657 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative25.4%

Titan Quest HD

All ratings926 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews980 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative26.3%

User reviews

The Bard's Tale

From 658 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Funny and entertaining
  • 👍 Good value for money
  • 👍 Nostalgic for old fans
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Glitchy save system
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🔋 Performance issues on older devices
  • 👎 Repetitive gameplay

Titan Quest HD

From 926 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🎮 Faithful port of PC version
  • 🕹️ Decent mobile controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔨 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🎮 Unresponsive controls
  • 🔍 Targeting issues in combat
  • 🗃️ Limited inventory space

Bugs and requests

The Bard's Tale

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Dialogue options not showing up
  • Saved games getting corrupted
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 14 and newer

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved graphics and visuals
  • Better tutorial and onboarding
  • More save points and checkpoints
  • Ability to restore in-app purchases

Titan Quest HD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes in cave/underground areas
  • Inability to progress past certain story points
  • Missing or unresponsive NPCs and quest triggers
  • Inventory items disappearing or getting stuck
  • Skill points not being awarded properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add DLC expansions (Immortal Throne, Atlantis)
  • Implement cloud save and cross-platform sync
  • Add controller support
  • Improve UI scaling and optimization for newer devices
  • Introduce a shared stash/storage system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

The Bard's Tale

One-time10
  • Coin Clipping Kit$0.99
  • Receive Inheritance$0.99
  • Bard Training$0.99
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  • Trow Map Collection$1.99
  • Bard Intensive Training$1.99
  • Discover Lost Silver Mine$2.99
  • Talent Boot Camp$2.99
  • Bard Epic Transformation Training$2.99
  • Best Bow: Ddraig Goch$2.99
  • Best Armor: Armor of Llyr$2.99
4 purchases

Titan Quest HD

One-time4
  • Ragnarök DLC$5.99
  • Immortal Throne DLC$5.99
  • Atlantis DLC$5.99
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  • Eternal Embers DLC$5.99

Questions

Is The Bard's Tale free?
The Bard's Tale costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Titan Quest HD free?
Titan Quest HD costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Bard's Tale or Titan Quest HD?
The Bard's Tale is rated higher. The Bard's Tale averages 4.5 out of 5 from 658 ratings, while Titan Quest HD averages 4.4 from 926 ratings.
Do The Bard's Tale or Titan Quest HD have ads?
Neither The Bard's Tale nor Titan Quest HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Bard's Tale or Titan Quest HD?
The Bard's Tale ships an update every 3 months, and Titan Quest HD every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Bard's Tale was updated on October 30, 2026 and Titan Quest HD on October 30, 2026.

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