Comparison

Clank! vs LifeCycle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Clank!

Embark on a thrilling deck-building adventure where you sneak into a dragon's lair to steal artifacts. Be quick and quiet to escape with your loot before the dragon awakens. Acquire new items and abilities to outwit your opponents and survive the dungeon.

Highlights
  • Deck-building mechanics
  • Dungeon exploration
  • Steal artifacts from dragon's lair
  • Competitive multiplayer
  • Cross-platform play
  • Tutorial and challenges
Features
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Burgle your way to adventure in the award-winning board game! A New Adventure Begins! Clank!, the iconic deck-building board game adventure, challenges daring thieves to sneak into a dragon’s lair, steal one of her precious artifacts, and escape – before you’re roasted to a crisp! Winning fans and awards around the world, Clank! is one of the most-beloved modern board games, with a wide range of expansions and adaptations for players to enjoy. How Deep will you Delve? The deeper you go, the more valuable treasures you’ll find…but the harder it will be to escape! So be quick and be quiet: One false step and – CLANK! Each careless sound risks drawing the dragon’s attention. You’re competing against your fellow thieves to claim the most valuable prize…but you can only enjoy your loot if you make it out of the depths alive! Choose Your Path You’ll need a good pair of boots, a sharp sword, and all your roguish skills to survive in the dungeon. Along the way, you’ll acquire new items, abilities, and allies that will help you achieve victory! Blending deck-building and exploration, Clank! offers a unique dungeon-delving adventure each time you play." Many Ways to Play Learn the ropes in a guided Tutorial, then hone your abilities by collecting Achievements and completing Challenges. Play cross-platform against friends, or compete in exciting new Heists that put you up against players from around the world! However you choose to enter the dungeon: Good luck!...you’re going to need it!

About

LifeCycle

This companion app simplifies SolForge Fusion gameplay by automatically tracking player life, turns, and forge ownership. It also detects game end and randomly selects the starting player for a smoother, more engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Player life tracking
  • Turn tracking
  • Forge ownership tracking
  • Game end detection
  • Randomized starting player
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Introducing LifeCycle: Your Ultimate Third-Party SolForge Fusion Companion App Are you a dedicated SolForge Fusion player looking to enhance your gaming experience? Look no further! LifeCycle is the must-have companion app designed specifically for SolForge Fusion enthusiasts like you. Say goodbye to pen, paper, and manual scorekeeping, and say hello to a seamless and immersive gaming experience. Key Features: 1. Player Life Tracking: LifeCycle takes the hassle out of tracking player life totals. With just a tap, you can easily record and monitor your life points as you battle your way to victory. No more scribbling down numbers or forgetting to update your score. 2. Turn Tracking: Never lose track of whose turn it is again. LifeCycle keeps a precise record of each player's turns, ensuring a smooth and fair gameplay experience. 3. Forge Ownership Tracking: Know at a glance which player has control of the forge. LifeCycle keeps you informed throughout the game, so you can strategize accordingly. 4. Game End Detection: LifeCycle has your back when the game reaches its thrilling conclusion. It detects the end of the match and announces the victorious player, sparing you any disputes and allowing you to focus on celebrating your win or planning your comeback. 5. Randomized Starting Player: To keep things exciting and fair, LifeCycle randomly selects the starting player for each game. Say goodbye to debates over who goes first and leave it to chance! 6. User-Friendly Interface: LifeCycle is designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. Its intuitive interface ensures that you can effortlessly manage your SolForge Fusion game without any distractions. Why Choose LifeCycle? - Save time and focus on strategy instead of scorekeeping. - Minimize disputes with automatic turn and forge tracking. - Enjoy a fair start with randomized player selection. - Stay engaged in the game with real-time updates. - Enhance your SolForge Fusion experience with this indispensable companion. Download LifeCycle now and elevate your SolForge Fusion gameplay to a whole new level. Experience the ultimate convenience and accuracy that only LifeCycle can provide. It's time to take your deck-building skills to new heights and leave the scorekeeping to the experts. Get ready to forge your path to victory with LifeCycle! This product is not endorsed by, affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by Stone Blade Entertainment ("Stoneblade"). Solforge and Solforge Fusion are registered trademarks of Stone Blade Entertainment. All rights reserved. The use of any trade name or trademark is for identification and reference purposes only and does not imply any association with Stone Blade Entertainment.

Screenshots

Clank!4 screens
LifeCycle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LifeCycle at $1.99 against Clank!'s $10.99. LifeCycle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Clank!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 2) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Clank! costs $10.99 and LifeCycle $1.99 up front. Clank! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LifeCycle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LifeCycle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clank! has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Clank!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of LifeCycle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clank! ships an update every 2 weeks, LifeCycle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Clank! versus LifeCycle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClank!LifeCycle
Price$10.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size477 MB24 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDire Wolf DigitalBitLark LLC

Customer experience

Clank!

All ratings1,394 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral12.9%
Negative16.5%

LifeCycle

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Clank!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Multiplayer issues
  • Async multiplayer results not visible
  • Tutorial blocks instructions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add expansions from board game
  • Accessibility options to increase font size
  • Option to skip/speed up animations
  • Easier invitations for private games
  • Improved AI opponents

LifeCycle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Clank!

One-time2
  • Sunken Treasures$8.99
  • Mummy's Curse$8.99
None

LifeCycle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clank! free?
Clank! costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is LifeCycle free?
LifeCycle costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clank! or LifeCycle?
LifeCycle is rated higher. Clank! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while LifeCycle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Clank! or LifeCycle have ads?
Neither Clank! nor LifeCycle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clank! or LifeCycle?
Clank! ships an update every 2 weeks, and LifeCycle every 3 days. Most recently, Clank! was updated on October 19, 2026 and LifeCycle on October 5, 2026.

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