# Random Dungeon vs Smithing Master

The clearest difference is monetization model: Random Dungeon at free against Smithing Master's free with in-app purchases. Random Dungeon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Smithing Master's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random Dungeon sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Smithing Master sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Random Dungeon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smithing Master has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Random Dungeon ships an update weekly, Smithing Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Dungeon | Smithing Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-dungeon/id1502690349/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smithing-master/id6449953864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 521 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [永磊 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482162081) | [伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403717237) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Dungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-dungeon/id1502690349)

Embark on an endless adventure in a rogue-like card game. Choose from various roles, each with unique skills, and explore a dungeon filled with random monsters, weapons, and rewards. Strategize with weapon attributes and experience to uncover hidden treasures.

**Highlights:** Rogue-like card gameplay, Endless dungeon exploration, Diverse character roles with unique skills, Randomized monsters, weapons, and rewards, Strategic attribute-based combat, Rich equipment system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10000 gold coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 gold coins | $2.99 | one-time |


### Smithing Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smithing-master/id6449953864)

Embark on an adventure as a legendary smithing master in a world threatened by monsters and the Seven Deadly Sins. Forge over a hundred types of equipment, enhance your anvil, and collect elves to aid you in battle. Engage in quests, competitions, and face world bosses in this casual RPG.

**Highlights:** Forge over 100 equipment types, Upgrade forging anvil, Collect and cultivate elves, Engage in quests and competitions, Battle world bosses, Casual, stress-free gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activity Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package 18 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package 19 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package45 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package57 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package69 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Value Pack3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Value Pack2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 20 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 25 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package46 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package52 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package82 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package112 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package106 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package94 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Value Pack3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package21 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package47 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package107 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package83 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package41 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package59 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Eternal Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| Package 27 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Forge Token | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package54 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package48 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and easy to play
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Interesting forging and crafting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🔒 Login issues with Apple ID and Facebook
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in pricing and currency conversion
- 🔍 Slow progress and grindy mid-to-late game

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing on launch
- Gear appearance resetting after upgrades
- Anvil and forging features not working properly when the app is minimized

**Requested features**

- Ability to store and switch between multiple gear sets
- More ways to earn in-game currency without relying on ads or purchases
- Character customization options
- Better background support and reduced need to constantly reopen the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Dungeon free?

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

### Is Smithing Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Random Dungeon or Smithing Master?

Random Dungeon is rated higher. Random Dungeon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smithing Master averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Random Dungeon or Smithing Master have ads?

Neither Random Dungeon nor Smithing Master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Random Dungeon or Smithing Master?

Random Dungeon ships an update weekly, and Smithing Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Random Dungeon was updated on June 24, 2026 and Smithing Master on September 25, 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.*