Comparison

Axe Clicker vs Forest Survivor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Axe Clicker

Embark on an idle adventure as an angry dwarf on a quest to reclaim his stolen golden axe. Tap and smash through various objects and enemies, earning coins to upgrade skills and forge powerful axes. Enjoy humorous surprises and idle progression that earns rewards even when you're offline.

Highlights
  • Unique enemies and hilarious gameplay
  • Epic upgrades for stronger chopping
  • Forge powerful axes
  • Complete tasks to unlock boosters
  • Idle progression for offline rewards
Features
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Help Oswald, the angry dwarf, chop his way to become a millionaire! Armed with nothing but his trusty axe and a grudge, Oswald is on a mission to destroy everything in his path—plants, trees, treasure vaults, and more! Why’s he so mad? A sneaky dwarf stole his golden axe, and now Oswald is chopping his way to the top to get it back! As you play, you'll encounter a variety of unique enemies, each offering new challenges to conquer. Tap, swing, and smash to earn coins, upgrade your skills, and forge stronger axes that can take down even tougher foes. The deeper you go, the more humorous surprises you’ll unlock, including bizarre objects and enemies that keep the action fresh and exciting. Key Features: - Unique Enemies and Hilarious Gameplay: Chop through a wide range of crazy objects and quirky enemies that add humor and variety to the game. - Epic Upgrades: Unlock upgrades to help Oswald smash his way through tougher challenges and get closer to his golden axe. - Forge Your Axes: Forge your axe to craft powerful axes that boost your chopping power. - Complete Tasks to Unlock Items: Finish challenges to unlock wearable boosters and other items that enhance your gameplay. - Idle Progression: Earn rewards even when you're not playing. Oswald continues chopping and making money while you’re away. Can you help Oswald get his golden axe back and become the richest dwarf in the land? Tap, chop, and forge your way to victory in this hilarious and action-packed idle adventure!

About

Forest Survivor

Embark on a survival adventure in a wild forest. Gather resources, build and upgrade your base, and defend against enemy waves. Unlock loyal companions and evolve through different ages of civilization.

Highlights
  • Explore and gather resources in a vast forest
  • Build and upgrade your base
  • Defend against enemy waves
  • Unlock and upgrade loyal pets
  • Craft weapons and unlock upgrades
  • Progress through different ages
Features
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A FOREST FULL OF ADVENTURE AWAITS! Dive into an immersive survival adventure in the heart of the wild forest! Cut down trees, gather resources, and build your base from scratch. Every decision you make shapes your journey to survival and victory. BUILD, CRAFT, AND UPGRADE! From humble beginnings, grow your base into a fortified stronghold. Construct buildings like archer towers, bonfires, and even gold mines! As you gather resources, unlock powerful upgrades to boost your strength and prepare for the challenges ahead. DEFEND AGAINST WAVES OF ENEMIES! Danger lurks beyond the forest! Defend your base from relentless waves of enemies. Strategically build your defenses, upgrade your weapons, and stand tall against the horde. Will you survive the night? UNLOCK LOYAL COMPANIONS! You don’t have to face the wilderness alone! Unlock loyal pets like a brave dog or a fierce boar to assist you in battle and gather resources. Upgrade your companions to make them even stronger! EVOLVE THROUGH THE AGES! Begin your adventure in the Stone Age and progress through time! Unlock new technologies, weapons, and buildings as you evolve into the Medieval Age and beyond. Each era brings fresh challenges, unique enemies, and exciting rewards! YOUR PATH, YOUR STORY! Will you focus on building impenetrable defenses? Or will you hunt for resources and uncover secrets hidden deep in the forest? The choice is yours! Every wave survived is another step closer to becoming a legend of the wild. FEATURES THAT BRING THE FOREST TO LIFE! - Vast forest to explore and gather resources - Build and upgrade your own base - Defend against waves of enemies with unique strategies - Unlock and upgrade loyal pets to aid you - Craft weapons and unlock powerful upgrades - Progress through different ages of civilization - Stunning visuals and dynamic environments

Screenshots

Axe Clicker4 screens
Forest Survivor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Axe Clicker at 4.5 against Forest Survivor's 2.7. Axe Clicker also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Forest Survivor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Axe Clicker sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Forest Survivor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Axe Clicker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axe Clicker has 191 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Axe Clicker's written reviews are positive against 20% of Forest Survivor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Axe Clicker ships an update every 9 days, Forest Survivor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Axe Clicker versus Forest Survivor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxe ClickerForest Survivor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (191 ratings) — better2.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings191 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB108 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEDENAP d.o.o.Pandorio LTD

Customer experience

Axe Clicker

All ratings191 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative41.2%

Forest Survivor

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Axe Clicker

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on open
  • Game crashes when forging an axe
  • Game crashes at the carnivore tree
  • New axe generation screen causes restart
  • Videos result in game restart with no rewards
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  • Videos stop completely, no rewards
  • Game force closes frequently
  • Cannot get past level 4 on iPod 5
  • Upgrades stop doing anything after a point
  • Crashes after the third tree

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ads 30 seconds or less
  • Permanent ad removal option ($29.99)
  • More items to add
  • More levels
  • Change name back to 'Angry Dwarf'
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  • Option to disable Oswald's sayings
  • Offer different axes and perks in a store

Forest Survivor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Axe Clicker

One-time8
  • Gems min$0.99
  • Skip'its min$0.99
  • Skip'its mid$1.99
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  • Gems mid$2.99
  • Skip'its max$2.99
  • Skip'its Super$3.99
  • Gems max$4.99
  • Elite$5.99
None

Forest Survivor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Axe Clicker free?
Axe Clicker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forest Survivor free?
Forest Survivor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Axe Clicker or Forest Survivor?
Axe Clicker is rated higher. Axe Clicker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while Forest Survivor averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Axe Clicker or Forest Survivor have ads?
Both Axe Clicker and Forest Survivor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Axe Clicker or Forest Survivor?
Axe Clicker ships an update every 9 days, and Forest Survivor every 5 weeks. Most recently, Axe Clicker was updated on October 23, 2026 and Forest Survivor on October 24, 2026.

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