# Project Blacksmith vs Idle Energy Empire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Project Blacksmith at none against Idle Energy Empire's 13. Project Blacksmith also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Idle Energy Empire's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 20%). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Energy Empire sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Project Blacksmith asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Project Blacksmith against 4.4 for Idle Energy Empire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 144 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Project Blacksmith's written reviews are positive against 41% of Idle Energy Empire's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Project Blacksmith | Idle Energy Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-blacksmith-forge-3d/id1541457449/reviews) | **[4.4 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-energy-empire/id6737407950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **144** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **40.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hanh Dao Duc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590158933) | [SOZAP](https://appshunter.io/developer/952456051) |

## What reviewers say

### Project Blacksmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-blacksmith-forge-3d/id1541457449)

Mine for precious gems by breaking rocks and forge them into exquisite swords. Showcase your creations in your personal armory.

**Highlights:** Mine precious gems, Break rocks, Forge swords, Build an armory, Showcase creations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Energy Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-energy-empire/id6737407950)

Build and manage an energy empire in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Harvest resources, produce batteries, upgrade machines, and defend your factory from zombie hordes. Expand your operations and connect the grid to survive and thrive.

**Highlights:** Resource management, Machine upgrades, Battery production, Electric train logistics, Grid connection gameplay, Zombie defense, Factory expansion

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Few gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Factory 2 Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Factory 3 Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Factory 2 Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Factory 3 Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Promotes awareness about clean energy
- 👍 Relaxing yet challenging
- 💡 Competitive edge with energy trading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Button to progress not working
- 🐛 Glitchy opening animation
- 🐛 Tasks not visible on small screens
- 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting flow

**Reported bugs**

- Button to upgrade factory not working
- Stuck at loading screen
- Unable to progress past first factory

**Requested features**

- Add more factories (4, 5, 6)
- Paid version to remove ads
- Ability to scroll or resize tasks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Project Blacksmith free?

Project Blacksmith is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Energy Empire free?

Idle Energy Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Project Blacksmith or Idle Energy Empire?

Idle Energy Empire is rated higher. Project Blacksmith averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Idle Energy Empire averages 4.4 from 144 ratings.

### Do Project Blacksmith or Idle Energy Empire have ads?

Idle Energy Empire shows ads; Project Blacksmith does not.

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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.*