# Forge Sword from Lava vs Medieval Sword

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Medieval Sword at 95% against Forge Sword from Lava's 42%. Medieval Sword also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Forge Sword from Lava's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forge Sword from Lava sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Medieval Sword asks for nothing beyond the download.

Medieval Sword holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forge Sword from Lava has 918 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Forge Sword from Lava's written reviews are positive against 95% of Medieval Sword's.

Forge Sword from Lava ships an update fortnightly, Medieval Sword every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forge Sword from Lava | Medieval Sword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (918 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-sword-from-lava/id1492852725/reviews) | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-sword/id6444442753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **918** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 266 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [mai phuong bui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425759934) | [Mapoga IT Development SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653244805) |

## What reviewers say

### Forge Sword from Lava

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-sword-from-lava/id1492852725)

Create stunning swords, axes, and knives using a step-by-step forging process. Pour molten lava into molds, cool, polish, and color your creations to perfection. Enjoy a relaxing crafting experience and collect virtual currency for your designs.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step forging process, Pour lava into molds, Cool and polish creations, Color and customize weapons, Collect virtual currency, Relaxing vibration effects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Fun weapon designs
- 👍 Short but enjoyable
- 🤩 Best game ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Too fast to finish
- 🔍 Lack of content and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps deleting progress
- Mechanic nail not working
- Doesn't load or open
- Crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects
- Allow custom sword designs
- More levels and content
- Improve stability and performance


### Medieval Sword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-sword/id6444442753)

Experience the thrill of wielding iconic swords with this simulator. Shake your phone to hear epic sounds and feel vibrations as you swing virtual blades like a warrior, knight, or pirate. Immerse yourself in different combat scenarios with unique sword types.

**Highlights:** Virtual sword simulation, Realistic sound effects, Phone vibration feedback, Multiple sword types (Barbarian, Excalibur, etc.), Character role-playing, Ambient battle sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forge Sword from Lava free?

Forge Sword from Lava is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Medieval Sword free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forge Sword from Lava or Medieval Sword?

Medieval Sword is rated higher. Forge Sword from Lava averages 4.2 out of 5 from 918 ratings, while Medieval Sword averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Forge Sword from Lava or Medieval Sword have ads?

Medieval Sword shows ads; Forge Sword from Lava does not.

### Which is updated more often, Forge Sword from Lava or Medieval Sword?

Forge Sword from Lava ships an update fortnightly, and Medieval Sword every 3 months. Most recently, Forge Sword from Lava was updated on October 24, 2026 and Medieval Sword 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.*