Blade Forge 3D vs String Art
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Become a master blacksmith
- Face off against opponents
- Create a variety of blades
- Unlock new tools
- Unlock unique characters
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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
String Art
Create unique visual art using digital strings. Design intricate patterns and colorful masterpieces with an intuitive interface. Unleash your creativity and explore endless artistic possibilities.
- Create string art
- Design intricate patterns
- Use digital strings
- Explore artistic possibilities
- Intuitive interface
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Use strings to make your art!
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Verdict
Blade Forge 3D and String Art both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of String Art's written reviews are positive against 11% of Blade Forge 3D's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Blade Forge 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and String Art sells 3 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 — 4.6 for Blade Forge 3D against 4.6 for String Art. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Blade Forge 3D's written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | Blade Forge 3D | String Art |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (67K ratings) | 4.6 (26K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews | 37.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67K — better | 26K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 300 MB | 208 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kwalee Ltd | SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD |
Customer experience
Blade Forge 3D
String Art
User reviews
Blade Forge 3D
From 67K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔨 Fun gameplay
- 🗡️ Immersive blacksmithing experience
- 🎨 Ability to customize weapons
Room to improve
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🚫 Forced internet connection
- 🐞 Crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Repetitive and grindy
String Art
From 26K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great game
- 👍 Fun and satisfying
- 😌 Relaxing and calming
Room to improve
- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Takes too long to complete pictures
- 🔍 Finished art doesn't match the reference
Bugs and 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
String Art
Reported bugs
2 issues- Ads don't go away even with paid ad-free option
- Game resets settings when moving to next level
Requested features
3 requests- More level variety
- Offline play mode
- Ability to customize art frames
In-app purchases
Blade Forge 3D
- Remove Ads Discount$1.99
- Remove Ads2 variants$2.99
String Art
- No Ads$2.99
- No Ads+10,000 Money$3.99
- No Ads+10,000 Money+1000 Gem$5.99
Questions
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