# 修真绘卷 vs Smithing Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 修真绘卷 at 100% against Smithing Master's 47%. 修真绘卷 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 31) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Smithing Master's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 7) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smithing Master sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. 修真绘卷 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smithing Master holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smithing Master has 2.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of 修真绘卷's written reviews are positive against 47% of Smithing Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

修真绘卷 ships an update monthly, Smithing Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 修真绘卷 | Smithing Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1564046681/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smithing-master/id6449953864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 521 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [松青 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572441000) | [伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403717237) |

## What reviewers say

### 修真绘卷

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1564046681)

Embark on a text-based cultivation journey as a mortal, exploring challenges, mastering skills, and collecting companions. Enjoy idle gameplay with rich rewards and strategic RPG elements.

**Highlights:** Text-based idle gameplay, High freedom and strategy, Cultivation and skill development, Companion collection, Exploration and challenges, Alchemy and crafting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smithing Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smithing-master/id6449953864)

Embark on an adventure as a legendary smithing master in a world threatened by monsters and the Seven Deadly Sins. Forge over a hundred types of equipment, enhance your anvil, and collect elves to aid you in battle. Engage in quests, competitions, and face world bosses in this casual RPG.

**Highlights:** Forge over 100 equipment types, Upgrade forging anvil, Collect and cultivate elves, Engage in quests and competitions, Battle world bosses, Casual, stress-free gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activity Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package 18 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package 19 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package45 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package57 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package69 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Value Pack3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Value Pack2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 20 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 25 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package46 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package52 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package82 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package112 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package106 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package94 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Value Pack3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package21 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package47 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package107 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package83 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package41 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package59 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Eternal Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| Package 27 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Forge Token | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package54 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package48 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and easy to play
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Interesting forging and crafting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🔒 Login issues with Apple ID and Facebook
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in pricing and currency conversion
- 🔍 Slow progress and grindy mid-to-late game

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing on launch
- Gear appearance resetting after upgrades
- Anvil and forging features not working properly when the app is minimized

**Requested features**

- Ability to store and switch between multiple gear sets
- More ways to earn in-game currency without relying on ads or purchases
- Character customization options
- Better background support and reduced need to constantly reopen the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 修真绘卷 free?

修真绘卷 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smithing Master free?

Smithing Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 修真绘卷 or Smithing Master?

Smithing Master is rated higher. 修真绘卷 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Smithing Master averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do 修真绘卷 or Smithing Master have ads?

Neither 修真绘卷 nor Smithing Master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 修真绘卷 or Smithing Master?

修真绘卷 ships an update monthly, and Smithing Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, 修真绘卷 was updated on June 7, 2026 and Smithing Master on September 25, 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.*