# MekaMon vs Blade Forge 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MekaMon at 64% against Blade Forge 3D's 11%. MekaMon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Blade Forge 3D's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 23) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blade Forge 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MekaMon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blade Forge 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blade Forge 3D has 67K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of MekaMon's written reviews are positive against 11% of Blade Forge 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MekaMon ships an update monthly, Blade Forge 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MekaMon | Blade Forge 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mekamon/id1194014543/reviews) | **[4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-forge-3d/id1534757927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 10.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 479 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Reach Robotics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194014542) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## What reviewers say

### MekaMon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mekamon/id1194014543)

Engage in augmented reality combat with a physical robot. Compete in multiplayer battles or single-player challenges, customize your robot, and create custom AR game modes. Explore lore and develop unique animations for your robot.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality combat, Real-life multiplayer battles, Single-player ranked combat, Robot customization, Custom AR battle creation, Robot animation development, In-app lore exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blade Forge 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-forge-3d/id1534757927)

Forge powerful swords using ancient blacksmithing techniques. Compete against other masters, shape your blades, and test your creations. Unlock new tools and characters as you progress on your quest to become a master forger.

**Highlights:** Become a master blacksmith, Face off against opponents, Create a variety of blades, Unlock new tools, Unlock unique characters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔨 Fun gameplay
- 🗡️ Immersive blacksmithing experience
- 🎨 Ability to customize weapons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🚫 Forced internet connection
- 🐞 Crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Repetitive and grindy

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during forging process
- Reward ads not working properly
- Progression issues when unlocking new tools

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Reduce ads
- More weapon customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MekaMon free?

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

### Is Blade Forge 3D free?

Blade Forge 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MekaMon or Blade Forge 3D?

Blade Forge 3D is rated higher. MekaMon averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Blade Forge 3D averages 4.6 from 67K ratings.

### Do MekaMon or Blade Forge 3D have ads?

Blade Forge 3D shows ads; MekaMon does not.

### Which is updated more often, MekaMon or Blade Forge 3D?

MekaMon ships an update monthly, and Blade Forge 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, MekaMon was updated on September 24, 2026 and Blade Forge 3D on October 16, 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.*