# The Bard's Tale vs Titan Quest HD

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 (#164 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | The Bard's Tale | Titan Quest HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (658 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bards-tale/id480375355/reviews)** | [4.4 (926 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/titan-quest-hd/id1424977227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 658 | **926** |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#164** |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [inXile Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/290807372) | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) |

## What reviewers say

### The Bard's Tale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bards-tale/id480375355)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Clipping Kit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Receive Inheritance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bard Training | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trow Map Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bard Intensive Training | $1.99 | one-time |
| Discover Lost Silver Mine | $2.99 | one-time |
| Talent Boot Camp | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bard Epic Transformation Training | $2.99 | one-time |
| Best Bow: Ddraig Goch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Best Armor: Armor of Llyr | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Titan Quest HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/titan-quest-hd/id1424977227)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

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:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ragnarök DLC | $5.99 | one-time |
| Immortal Throne DLC | $5.99 | one-time |
| Atlantis DLC | $5.99 | one-time |
| Eternal Embers DLC | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*