# Dungeon Brave vs Smithing Master

The clearest difference is rating: Smithing Master at 4.7 against Dungeon Brave's 2.6. Smithing Master also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 5). Dungeon Brave's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dungeon Brave sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smithing Master sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smithing Master holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smithing Master has 2.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Dungeon Brave's written reviews are positive against 49% of Smithing Master's.

Dungeon Brave ships an update every 4 weeks, Smithing Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dungeon Brave | Smithing Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-brave/id1524767572/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smithing-master/id6449953864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **48.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 521 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RICE BALL HONGKONG LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463542603) | [伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403717237) |

## What reviewers say

### Dungeon Brave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-brave/id1524767572)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure as a Nordic warrior, automatically upgrading your character and collecting resources. Enjoy engaging battles and a rich game experience with offline progression.

**Highlights:** Automatic character upgrades, Offline progression, Nordic warrior theme, Equipment upgrading, Summon fairies, Story mode integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month VIP | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 month VIP. | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 100 Dia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sif's Present | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Dia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sif's Prize | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sif's Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Dia | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Dia | $99.99 | 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 Dungeon Brave free?

Dungeon Brave 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, Dungeon Brave or Smithing Master?

Smithing Master is rated higher. Dungeon Brave averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Smithing Master averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.

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

Dungeon Brave shows ads; Smithing Master does not.

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

Dungeon Brave ships an update every 4 weeks, and Smithing Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dungeon Brave was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smithing Master on October 27, 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.*