Polyforge vs The Kreator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Polyforge
Create unique crystals by striking their sides in a specific sequence. Experience a blend of engaging gameplay, beautiful visuals, and calming soundscapes. Compete globally for the highest achieved level.
- Forge new shapes
- Strike all sides
- Avoid striking same side twice
- Simple visuals
- Serene sound design
- Global leaderboards
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Forge amazing crystals in a symphony of shapes, sound and color ◉ Forge new shapes by striking all the sides ◉ Don't strike the same side twice ◉ Simple & Beautiful visuals ◉ Atmospheric & Serene sound design ◉ Compete for the highest level in the world
The Kreator
Embark on a serene journey through a visually stunning world, nurturing plants and overcoming challenges. This game offers a relaxing experience with simple controls, original animations, and a captivating soundtrack. Discover companions and adapt to changing seasons.
- Relaxing one-button control
- Thousand frames of motion graphics
- Delicate original animation
- Original soundtrack
- Nurture plants
- Zen Mode for obstacle-free play
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You see blossoms and leaves flourish in the expansive world, you see cotton-like cloud and glaring stars high up in the sky, and you see yourself on the road, advancing for the never-ending paths ahead, alone — or perhaps, for some time alone, since this travel is destined to bring you companions, despite their temporary stay. As the Kreator, you will have: · Relaxing vibe with a simple one-button control system · Thousand frames of Motion Graphic · Delicate original animation · 12 Original Sound Track that are in total 40 min long · Travelling close to the soil to nurture plants · Challenging Dark Elements which impede your journey · Lovely little companions may offer help · Difficulty progresses with the changing of seasons · Switch to “Zen Mode” to get rid of all the obstacles and breezily enjoy the stunning scenery and the exquisite music The Kreator is free to download with in-app purchase content and with no ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Kreator at none against Polyforge's shown. The Kreator also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 26 months). Polyforge's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Polyforge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Kreator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Polyforge against 4.7 for The Kreator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 930 and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Polyforge's written reviews are positive against 88% of The Kreator's.
Polyforge ships an update every 26 months, The Kreator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polyforge | The Kreator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (930 ratings) | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.6% of reviews — better | 88.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 930 | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 261 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ImpactBlue Studios Pty Ltd | StarRhyme Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Polyforge
The Kreator
User reviews
Polyforge
From 930 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and colors
- 🎶 Calming and enjoyable music
- ⏱️ Simple and easy to play
- 🎯 Challenging and addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🔁 Repetitive shapes and patterns
- 🎨 Some color combinations hard to see
- ⚠️ Difficulty can be frustrating at times
The Kreator
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌈 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎶 Calming and relaxing music
- 🕰️ Engaging endless gameplay
- 💤 Helps with anxiety and sleep
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
Room to improve
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty curve
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🔒 No ability to save progress
- 🌌 Lack of content and progression beyond initial levels
Bugs and requests
Polyforge
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Issues with ad playback
Requested features
3 requests- More diverse shapes and patterns
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Ability to customize color schemes
The Kreator
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Sound/music issues on some devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add more worlds/levels to explore
- Implement a save/resume feature
- Introduce new gameplay mechanics and challenges
- Allow customization of the light orb/character
In-app purchases
Polyforge
- Remove Ads$0.99
The Kreator
- Unlock Dreamland and Zen mode2 variants$0.99
