# ClawKnight vs King Smith

The clearest difference is review sentiment: King Smith at 79% against ClawKnight's 0%. King Smith also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (253 vs 3). ClawKnight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClawKnight sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and King Smith sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

King Smith holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: King Smith has 253 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ClawKnight's written reviews are positive against 79% of King Smith's.

ClawKnight ships an update every 4 days, King Smith fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClawKnight | King Smith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clawknight/id1375409894/reviews) | **[4.7 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-smith-forgemaster-quest/id6479631522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **253** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Chin-Hong Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1401444972) | [Indie Cat Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756643769) |

## What reviewers say

### ClawKnight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clawknight/id1375409894)

Embark on an adventure to save a town by catching a doll. Recruit NPCs with unique functions to your village and collect a variety of equipment, headwear, and emojis. Unlock special story moments and CGs by meeting certain conditions.

**Highlights:** Doll catching gameplay, NPC recruitment and village building, Avatar customization with equipment, CG collection and story unlocks, Emoji system

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin x 2500 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin x15000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Exp Ring(+Coin*5500) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Ring(+Coin*5500) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin x25000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Artifact Ring(+Coin*35000) | $7.99 | one-time |


### King Smith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-smith-forgemaster-quest/id6479631522)

Embark on a heroic quest to save the kingdom from monster attacks. Manage a forge, craft powerful weapons, and assemble a party of heroes to defeat enemies and rescue villagers. Discover hidden blueprints and forge legendary weapons to operate a giant golem and vanquish the ultimate evil.

**Highlights:** Manage a forge and craft weapons, Collect blueprints for powerful items, Operate a golem with crafted swords, Assemble a party of heroes, Battle monsters and collect materials, Rescue captive villagers, Explore for hidden legendary weapon blueprints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event Item 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deals01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| weekly pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season Event Package 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Touch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Item 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deals02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pouch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Event Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| weekly pack3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced | $9.99 | one-time |
| Food Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| weekly pack2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Main Event Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Video Ad Removal Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Item 03 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Cart | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rune Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Contract Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Homun Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Warehouse | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Mine | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute and well-made graphics
- 🎁 Free gems and content
- 🎨 Crafting and customization options
- 🔍 Engaging progression and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Unskippable banner ads
- 🐛 In-app purchases not working
- 🔍 Lack of clear direction after tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freezing and preventing gameplay
- Save data being reverted or deleted

**Requested features**

- Comprehensive hero stat list
- Improved save system to prevent data loss


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClawKnight free?

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

### Is King Smith free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClawKnight or King Smith?

King Smith is rated higher. ClawKnight averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while King Smith averages 4.7 from 253 ratings.

### Do ClawKnight or King Smith have ads?

King Smith shows ads; ClawKnight does not.

### Which is updated more often, ClawKnight or King Smith?

ClawKnight ships an update every 4 days, and King Smith fortnightly. Most recently, ClawKnight was updated on August 22, 2026 and King Smith on September 26, 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.*