# Woodturning 3D vs Blade Forge 3D

Woodturning 3D and Blade Forge 3D both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Woodturning 3D's written reviews are positive against 11% of Blade Forge 3D's. Woodturning 3D also leads on chart position (#45 vs unranked) and ratings volume (475K vs 67K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Woodturning 3D sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Blade Forge 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Woodturning 3D against 4.6 for Blade Forge 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Woodturning 3D has 475K ratings behind it against 67K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Woodturning 3D's written reviews are positive against 11% of Blade Forge 3D's.

Woodturning 3D ships an update fortnightly, Blade Forge 3D every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Woodturning 3D | Blade Forge 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (475K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodturning-3d/id1492451796/reviews) | **[4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-forge-3d/id1534757927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **475K** | 67K |
| Positive reviews | **33.5% of reviews** | 10.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 303 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## What reviewers say

### Woodturning 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodturning-3d/id1492451796)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Role Playing, #133 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience the art of woodturning in this realistic simulator. Fulfill customer orders by shaping, carving, polishing, painting, and stenciling wood pieces. Earn in-game currency to upgrade your workshop and tools.

**Highlights:** Realistic woodturning simulation, Complete customer orders, Carve, polish, paint, and stencil, Earn in-game currency, Upgrade lathe room

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads Golden Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads silver offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.49 | one-time |
| Small Bag of 10 Skip It's | $5.49 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bag of 30 Skip It's | $17.99 | one-time |
| Small Chest of 100 Skip It's | $42.99 | one-time |
| Chest of 250 Skip It's | $64.99 | one-time |
| Small Vault of 450 Skip It's | $109.99 | one-time |
| Vault of 800 Skip It's | $154.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Fun and satisfying game
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Satisfying carving and painting experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔒 Inability to use in-game currency
- 🛠️ Limited tool options and customization
- 🤔 Unclear objectives and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing issues
- Inaccurate scoring and grading system
- Glitches with tool and material interactions

**Requested features**

- Add a shop to purchase new tools, chisels, and paint options
- Implement more detailed instructions and tutorials
- Allow for more control and precision in carving and painting
- Provide a way to save and revisit completed projects


### 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 Woodturning 3D free?

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

### Is Blade Forge 3D free?

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

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

Blade Forge 3D is rated higher. Woodturning 3D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 475K ratings, while Blade Forge 3D averages 4.6 from 67K ratings.

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

Both Woodturning 3D and Blade Forge 3D show ads.

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

Woodturning 3D ships an update fortnightly, and Blade Forge 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Woodturning 3D was updated on November 1, 2026 and Blade Forge 3D on November 1, 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.*