# Blacksmith Story 2 vs Ever Beyond

The clearest difference is rating: Ever Beyond at 4.1 against Blacksmith Story 2's 3.0. Ever Beyond also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (32 vs 3). Blacksmith Story 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blacksmith Story 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Ever Beyond sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ever Beyond holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ever Beyond has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Blacksmith Story 2's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ever Beyond's.

Blacksmith Story 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Ever Beyond every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blacksmith Story 2 | Ever Beyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacksmith-story-2/id1584932477/reviews) | **[4.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ever-beyond-space-conquest/id6451055949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MakeBestGame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031446046) | [Kazim Gokhan Dogramaci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654065784) |

## What reviewers say

### Blacksmith Story 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacksmith-story-2/id1584932477)

Manage a weapon shop, research and forge weapons, and recruit heroes to defend the kingdom from monsters. Strategize weapon sales to aid heroes in various combat scenarios, from 1v1 duels to large-scale battles.

**Highlights:** Weapon research and forging, Hero recruitment and skill improvement, Strategic weapon sales, Multiple PVP and monster fighting modes, Over 350 weapon recipes, Shop management and idle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top valued gift parcel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Suprising Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer B | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer A | $9.99 | one-time |
| Festival Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| Festival Gift | $49.99 | one-time |
| Festival Gift | $99.99 | one-time |


### Ever Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ever-beyond-space-conquest/id6451055949)

Explore space, merge scientists, and level up satellites to generate resources. Engage in quests, expeditions, and diplomatic relations with alien civilizations. Make strategic decisions to shape the destiny of Earth and the universe.

**Highlights:** Merge scientists and satellites for resources, Unlock upgrades and expand capabilities, Conduct research for unique benefits, Engage in expeditions and quests, Navigate diplomatic relations, Complete mini-games for rewards, Story-driven gameplay with choices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quantum Charges Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cosmic Shards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Production Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blacksmith Story 2 free?

Blacksmith Story 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ever Beyond free?

Ever Beyond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blacksmith Story 2 or Ever Beyond?

Ever Beyond is rated higher. Blacksmith Story 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ever Beyond averages 4.1 from 32 ratings.

### Do Blacksmith Story 2 or Ever Beyond have ads?

Ever Beyond shows ads; Blacksmith Story 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blacksmith Story 2 or Ever Beyond?

Blacksmith Story 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ever Beyond every 5 days. Most recently, Blacksmith Story 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Ever Beyond on October 17, 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.*