# ISNetworld vs Baker Forge

The clearest difference is rating: Baker Forge at 4.0 against ISNetworld's 3.3. Baker Forge also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). ISNetworld's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Baker Forge holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ISNetworld has 37 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ISNetworld's written reviews are positive against 100% of Baker Forge's.

ISNetworld ships an update every 5 months, Baker Forge every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ISNetworld | Baker Forge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isnetworld/id1060652856/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baker-forge/id6483302661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 386 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ISNetworld](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060652855) | [Baker Forge & Tool LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740084543) |

## What reviewers say

### ISNetworld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isnetworld/id1060652856)

Access a contractor management platform on your mobile device. Hiring clients can verify contractor compliance and view reports, while contractors can check their status and access client communications.

**Highlights:** Verify contractor compliance, View company profiles and scorecards, Add and view evaluation reports, Access employee ID and barcode for scanning, Read client bulletins and messages, Access OQ and TQ reports

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Baker Forge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baker-forge/id6483302661)

This app is a comprehensive resource for metalworking, knifemaking, and jewelry crafting enthusiasts. It features a shop for materials, a social platform for community interaction, and a blog with expert tips and project ideas.

**Highlights:** Shop for exotic steels and alloys, Connect with makers on Baker Social, Share projects via photos and videos, Read expert tips and project ideas on the blog, Customizable steel drop notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ISNetworld free?

ISNetworld is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Baker Forge free?

Baker Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ISNetworld or Baker Forge?

Baker Forge is rated higher. ISNetworld averages 3.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Baker Forge averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ISNetworld or Baker Forge have ads?

Neither ISNetworld nor Baker Forge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ISNetworld or Baker Forge?

ISNetworld ships an update every 5 months, and Baker Forge every 5 weeks. Most recently, ISNetworld was updated on November 2, 2026 and Baker Forge on November 4, 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.*
