Comparison

Archaeologist 3D vs Blade Forge 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Archaeologist 3D

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Treasures are buried and only you can find them! ◆ Discover artefacts from all human civilizations, all ages and beyond! ◆ Dig out Earth's mysteries and history like dinosaur skeletons or even early life... ◆ Be an archaeologist, find and examine hidden objects to learn more about our history. 【Game play】 * Tap or drag and brush the earth to retrieve prizes! * Break hard rocks faster with multi-touch tapping! * Inspect relics and explore their importance.

About

Blade Forge 3D

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
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It’s time to begin your quest to become a master forger . Using ancient techniques passed down for generations, can you create the most powerful weapon known to man? Using the finest ore from the hardest to reach mine, you will be facing off against fellow masters! Once your opponent is selected, choose your mold and shape your elite tools . Beat the blade amongst the flames to temper the strong sword. Once finished, your epic creation must be tested. Fail, and it’s back to the start to sharpen your skills. No time to be idle, we have work to do! Blade Forge 3D features: -Become a master blacksmith -Face off against opponents -A variety of blades to create -Unlock new tools as you play -Unique characters to unlock

Screenshots

Archaeologist 3D4 screens
Blade Forge 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Archaeologist 3D at none against Blade Forge 3D's 3. Archaeologist 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blade Forge 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Archaeologist 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Archaeologist 3D versus Blade Forge 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchaeologist 3DBlade Forge 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (67K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—10.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—67K — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB300 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlmantas SukelisKwalee Ltd

Bugs and requests

Archaeologist 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Blade Forge 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes during forging process
  • Reward ads not working properly
  • Progression issues when unlocking new tools

Requested features

3 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Reduce ads
  • More weapon customization options

In-app purchases

None

Archaeologist 3D

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Blade Forge 3D

One-time2
  • Remove Ads Discount$1.99
  • Remove Ads2 variants$2.99

Questions

Is Archaeologist 3D free?
Archaeologist 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blade Forge 3D free?
Blade Forge 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Archaeologist 3D or Blade Forge 3D have ads?
Blade Forge 3D shows ads; Archaeologist 3D does not.

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