Comparison

Blacksmith Story 2 vs GloryHarbor

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

Head to head
About

Blacksmith Story 2

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
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Your shop. Their weapons. The kingdom's fate. Take over a weapon shop in a kingdom under siege and turn a humble forge into a thriving business. Blacksmith Story 2 combines shop management, crafting, strategy, and RPG progression in a colorful pixel-art world. BUILD YOUR BUSINESS Recruit employees and assign them to mining, exploration, and forging. Research more than 350 recipes, develop your workshop, and keep the right equipment ready for the next customer. EQUIP THE RIGHT HERO Every hero has a distinct personality and grows as your adventure progresses. Match weapons to each hero's strengths, experiment with dual-wield combinations, and prepare supplies for the battles ahead. WIN THROUGH YOUR DECISIONS Your heroes handle the fighting. You shape the outcome through the equipment you make and sell. Discover how weapon matchups and thoughtful preparation can help an unlikely hero overcome a powerful monster. A KINGDOM FULL OF CHARACTER Meet an eccentric cast, uncover the kingdom's story, and enjoy a blend of lighthearted humor, shopkeeping, and strategic choices. NOW WITH JAPANESE Japanese language support joins the game in this update, alongside improvements to translations across multiple languages. Explore the shop, heroes, items, and story in your preferred supported language. Light the forge, welcome your next customer, and help your heroes make their own legends.

About

GloryHarbor

Features
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​​Dive into the Ultimate Ocean-to-Table Adventure!​​ ​​Fishing & Exploration​​ Embark on deep-sea voyages! Discover vibrant marine life, catch rare fish, and upgrade your boat to uncover hidden ocean secrets. Every voyage brings fresh surprises! ​​Build Your Seafood Empire​​ Transform catches into culinary masterpieces! Design and manage your dream seaside restaurant, hire staff, and charm customers with stunning harbor views. ​​Innovate in the Kitchen​​ Become a culinary pioneer! Research exotic recipes, fuse ingredients, and develop exclusive dishes like "Volcanic Tuna Tartare" to dominate the food scene! ​​Compete & Collaborate​​ • ​​Join Tournaments​​: Rise as the top angler-chef in global fishing contests! • ​​Trade with Friends​​: Supply rare ingredients and grow your empire together! ​​Experience Realistic Seasons & Ecosystems​​ Dynamic weather, migrating fish, and evolving customer tastes – your strategy rules all! ​​Download now for free!​​ Craft your legacy from the ocean to the plate!

Screenshots

Blacksmith Story 24 screens
GloryHarbor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GloryHarbor at none against Blacksmith Story 2's 10. GloryHarbor also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Blacksmith Story 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Blacksmith Story 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. GloryHarbor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blacksmith Story 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, GloryHarbor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blacksmith Story 2 versus GloryHarbor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlacksmith Story 2GloryHarbor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB684 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperMakeBestGame俊伟 杨

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Blacksmith Story 2

One-time8
  • Top valued gift parcel$4.99
  • Suprising Gift$9.99
  • Hero Gift$9.99
Show 5 more
  • Special offer B2 variants$9.99
  • Special offer A$9.99
  • Festival Gift$19.99
  • Festival Gift2 variants$49.99
  • Festival Gift$99.99
None

GloryHarbor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blacksmith Story 2 free?
Blacksmith Story 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GloryHarbor free?
GloryHarbor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blacksmith Story 2 or GloryHarbor have ads?
GloryHarbor shows ads; Blacksmith Story 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Blacksmith Story 2 or GloryHarbor?
Blacksmith Story 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and GloryHarbor fortnightly. Most recently, Blacksmith Story 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and GloryHarbor on October 14, 2026.

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