# Project Blacksmith vs Idle Chest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Chest at 81% against Project Blacksmith's 20%. Idle Chest also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Project Blacksmith's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Chest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Project Blacksmith asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Chest holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 109 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Project Blacksmith's written reviews are positive against 81% of Idle Chest's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Project Blacksmith | Idle Chest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-blacksmith-forge-3d/id1541457449/reviews) | **[4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hanh Dao Duc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590158933) | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) |

## 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 Chest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975)

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure where every click earns rewards. Upgrade your skills, collect and enhance equipment, and unlock unique abilities. Discover the secrets of this world through engaging gameplay and an addictive incremental experience.

**Highlights:** Open various chests, Loot and upgrade equipment, Buy skill upgrades, Unlock unique skills, Discover game story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Underwater Background Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Chests Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Acolytes Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Complete Skins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun short idle clicker
- 👍 Consistent theme
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 👍 Minimalistic but rewarding grind
- 💰 Non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game breaking bug with 'Chosen One' minion
- 🔍 Difficult to compare tap damage to acolyte damage
- 🔍 Some explanations could be improved
- 🔍 Slightly linear progression

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets or reverts
- Minions not working after equipping 'Chosen One'

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better UI for comparing damage sources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Project Blacksmith free?

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

### Is Idle Chest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Project Blacksmith or Idle Chest?

Idle Chest is rated higher. Project Blacksmith averages 4.3 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Idle Chest averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do Project Blacksmith or Idle Chest have ads?

Idle Chest 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.*