# Medieval Clicker Blacksmith vs Merchant

The clearest difference is ads: Medieval Clicker Blacksmith at none against Merchant's shown. Medieval Clicker Blacksmith also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Merchant's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Medieval Clicker Blacksmith sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Merchant sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Medieval Clicker Blacksmith holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medieval Clicker Blacksmith has 553 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Medieval Clicker Blacksmith's written reviews are positive against 50% of Merchant's.

Medieval Clicker Blacksmith ships an update every 6 weeks, Merchant every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Medieval Clicker Blacksmith | Merchant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-clicker-blacksmith/id1235590464/reviews)** | [4.4 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merchant-guilds/id1526555919/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **553** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Noxfall Studios SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182967307) | [Retora Game Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/484290233) |

## What reviewers say

### Medieval Clicker Blacksmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-clicker-blacksmith/id1235590464)

Forge legendary fantasy weapons as a medieval blacksmith in this addictive clicker game. Tap your way through crafting rare materials, discovering new weapons, and progressing through an epic story. Upgrade your tools and characters to become the ultimate blacksmith.

**Highlights:** Clicker-based gameplay, Prestige system, Multiple materials and weapons, Weapon gallery, Epic story progression, Blacksmith upgrades, Character skins and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Common Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rare Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Great time-passer
- 💎 Fair monetization, not pay-to-win
- 👍 Satisfying progression and upgrades
- 👍 Aesthetic and design are appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on older devices
- 🐛 Progress reset or deleted issues
- 🐛 Glitches with certain features (e.g. event mode, screen zoom)
- 🔋 Performance and battery drain problems

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Progress loss or reset
- Glitches with specific features

**Requested features**

- More variety in weapons and gameplay
- Prestige or reset system to continue progression
- Improved performance and stability


### Merchant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merchant-guilds/id1526555919)

Embark on a fantasy adventure where you manage a guild, send heroes on quests, and craft valuable items. Trade with customers, gather resources, and collaborate with friends in this unique RPG experience.

**Highlights:** Guild management, Hero quests, Item crafting, Customer sales, Resource gathering, Online multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Daily Challenge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Daily Challenge Upg #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hero Slots Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Additional Inventory Slots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Second Inventory Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Crafting Slot | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Hero Loadouts | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Upgrades | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Upgrades | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Medieval Clicker Blacksmith free?

Medieval Clicker Blacksmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Merchant free?

Merchant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Medieval Clicker Blacksmith or Merchant?

Medieval Clicker Blacksmith is rated higher. Medieval Clicker Blacksmith averages 4.7 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while Merchant averages 4.4 from 53 ratings.

### Do Medieval Clicker Blacksmith or Merchant have ads?

Merchant shows ads; Medieval Clicker Blacksmith does not.

### Which is updated more often, Medieval Clicker Blacksmith or Merchant?

Medieval Clicker Blacksmith ships an update every 6 weeks, and Merchant every 2 weeks. Most recently, Medieval Clicker Blacksmith was updated on October 24, 2026 and Merchant on October 24, 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.*