# Saga RPG II vs Lowlander

The clearest difference is price: Saga RPG II at Free against Lowlander's $1.99. Lowlander's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Saga RPG II is free to download; Lowlander costs $1.99 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 — 4.7 for Saga RPG II against 4.8 for Lowlander. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 84 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 92% and 92% positive.

Saga RPG II ships an update every 2 months, Lowlander every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Saga RPG II | Lowlander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saga-rpg-ii-evolution/id710033980/reviews) | **[4.8 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowlander/id903215411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#119** |
| Size | 6 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [iDurocher Technology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/689059798) | [Flat Black Films](https://appshunter.io/developer/300244541) |

## What reviewers say

### Saga RPG II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saga-rpg-ii-evolution/id710033980)

Embark on an epic quest in a classic role-playing game. Battle a new threat after defeating the Dragon King and journey through the land to restore peace. This lightweight game offers a simple yet engaging experience with ongoing expansions.

**Highlights:** Old school RPG experience, Epic fantasy story, Lightweight and minimal processing, Ongoing expansions planned, Simple gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lowlander

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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 Saga RPG II free?

Saga RPG II is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lowlander free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Saga RPG II or Lowlander?

Lowlander is rated higher. Saga RPG II averages 4.7 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Lowlander averages 4.8 from 84 ratings.

### Do Saga RPG II or Lowlander have ads?

Saga RPG II shows ads; Lowlander does not.

### Which is updated more often, Saga RPG II or Lowlander?

Saga RPG II ships an update every 2 months, and Lowlander every 3 weeks. Most recently, Saga RPG II was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lowlander on October 11, 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.*