# QuestLord vs Pixel Heroes

The clearest difference is price: Pixel Heroes at $0.99 against QuestLord's $5.99. Pixel Heroes also leads on chart position (#189 vs unranked). QuestLord's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 66%) and ratings volume (167 vs 27). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

QuestLord costs $5.99 and Pixel Heroes $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for QuestLord against 4.4 for Pixel Heroes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuestLord has 167 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of QuestLord's written reviews are positive against 66% of Pixel Heroes's.

QuestLord ships an update every 8 months, Pixel Heroes every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuestLord | Pixel Heroes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/questlord/id510864423/reviews)** | [4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-heroes-byte-and-magic/id955790173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **167** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 65.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 52 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lava Level](https://appshunter.io/developer/510864426) | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) |

## What reviewers say

### QuestLord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/questlord/id510864423)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Pixel Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-heroes-byte-and-magic/id955790173)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling RPG/Roguelike adventure in a randomized world filled with unique heroes, procedurally generated loot, and challenging dungeons. Make critical choices, face epic boss fights, and experience permadeath in this replayable quest to save a township from an ancient cult.

**Highlights:** 30 unique hero classes, Procedurally generated loot, 13 mystic dungeons, 3 unlockable campaigns, Permadeath, Detailed hero graveyard, Crazy NPCs with storylines, Tons of random events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuestLord free?

QuestLord costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Heroes free?

Pixel Heroes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QuestLord or Pixel Heroes?

QuestLord is rated higher. QuestLord averages 4.6 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Pixel Heroes averages 4.4 from 27 ratings.

### Do QuestLord or Pixel Heroes have ads?

Neither QuestLord nor Pixel Heroes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuestLord or Pixel Heroes?

QuestLord ships an update every 8 months, and Pixel Heroes every 6 months. Most recently, QuestLord was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pixel Heroes on October 26, 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.*