# Blade Forge 3D vs Pocket Bots

Blade Forge 3D and Pocket Bots both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Pocket Bots's written reviews are positive against 11% of Blade Forge 3D's. Blade Forge 3D's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 9.6K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blade Forge 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Bots sells 40 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 4.7 for Pocket Bots. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blade Forge 3D has 67K ratings behind it against 9.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Blade Forge 3D's written reviews are positive against 47% of Pocket Bots's.

Blade Forge 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, Pocket Bots fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blade Forge 3D | Pocket Bots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-forge-3d/id1534757927/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bots-battle-robots/id6471459990/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 9.6K |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 300 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) |

## What reviewers say

### Blade Forge 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-forge-3d/id1534757927)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔨 Fun gameplay
- 🗡️ Immersive blacksmithing experience
- 🎨 Ability to customize weapons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🚫 Forced internet connection
- 🐞 Crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Repetitive and grindy

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Reduce ads
- More weapon customization options


### Pocket Bots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bots-battle-robots/id6471459990)

Build and customize your own combat robots to battle other players in thrilling PvP arenas. Upgrade your machines with a vast array of parts and use a gacha system to collect rare components. Rise through the ranks to become the ultimate champion.

**Highlights:** Custom robot creation, PvP robot battles, Gacha system for parts, Robot upgrades and tuning, Multiple arenas, Trophy-based ranking system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Laddered Offer Set 3 - Pack 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get Missing Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gem 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems - Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily RV Ticket 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Front 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Body 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Upper 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Laddered Offer Set 3 - Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Lv1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Skip Ads -Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily RV Ticket 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gem 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Body 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Front 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Upper 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arena 2 Offer - Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Arena 3 Offer -  Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Skip Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Skill Set - Discount | $3.99 | one-time |
| Arena 4 Offer - Discount | $3.99 | one-time |
| Laddered Offer Set 3 - Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arena 2 Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems - Bonus-Discount | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arena 3 Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Gems - Bonus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Arena 4 Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Skill Set | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Super Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Skin Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems - Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Transform Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Open Now Permanent - Discount | $24.99 | one-time |
| Transform Pack - Discount | $24.99 | one-time |
| Transform Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and amazing game
- 🚀 Great selection of upgrades, arenas, and weapons
- 🚀 Awesome controlling the bot
- 👍 Good time killer with optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing issues
- 🔍 Excessive amount of ads
- 🔍 Difficulty scaling too high, forcing in-app purchases
- 🐛 Freezing and softlocking issues

**Reported bugs**

- Matchmaking issues
- Progression-blocking bugs
- Damage visuals not working properly
- Bots getting flung out of the map

**Requested features**

- More events, bots, weapons, and maps
- Ability to control the bot instead of auto-play
- Countdown timer for inactive bots
- More space in arenas
- Option to add parts to the back of the bot


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blade Forge 3D free?

Blade Forge 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket Bots free?

Pocket Bots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blade Forge 3D or Pocket Bots?

Pocket Bots is rated higher. Blade Forge 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Pocket Bots averages 4.7 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do Blade Forge 3D or Pocket Bots have ads?

Both Blade Forge 3D and Pocket Bots show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blade Forge 3D or Pocket Bots?

Blade Forge 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pocket Bots fortnightly. Most recently, Blade Forge 3D was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pocket Bots on October 28, 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.*