# Guildmaster Idle vs Smithing Master

The clearest difference is ads: Smithing Master at none against Guildmaster Idle's shown. Smithing Master also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 533). Guildmaster Idle's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 47%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guildmaster Idle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Smithing Master sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Guildmaster Idle against 4.7 for Smithing Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smithing Master has 2.8K ratings behind it against 533, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Guildmaster Idle's written reviews are positive against 47% of Smithing Master's.

Guildmaster Idle ships an update weekly, Smithing Master every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guildmaster Idle | Smithing Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guildmaster-idle/id1588390905/reviews) | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smithing-master/id6449953864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 533 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.7% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 314 MB | 521 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Elvenry Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588390907) | [伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403717237) |

## What reviewers say

### Guildmaster Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guildmaster-idle/id1588390905)

Manage and grow an interactive idle RPG guild. Engage in various minigames to gather resources, craft gear, and train adventurers for quests and dungeons. Attract new heroes and forge alliances to become a legendary guildmaster.

**Highlights:** Interactive idle gameplay, Professions minigames (mining, crafting, bartending, etc.), Questing and dungeon crawling, Guild and hero progression, Talent tree upgrades, Ad-free option

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Runes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Runes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Increase Max Offline Work | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Runes (Scrolls) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rune Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Runes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Runes | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Runes | $49.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Runes | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Practical idle game mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept and depth
- 🔒 No forced ads or paywalls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Bugs with certain features
- 🔍 Lack of in-game information and guidance
- ⏱️ Overly long dungeon timers

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Talent tree enhancements not working as expected
- Gear enhancements have no material requirements
- Unable to construct certain buildings

**Requested features**

- Add a wiki or knowledge base
- Improve UI and accessibility
- Reduce dungeon completion times
- Introduce character/guild customization


### 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 Guildmaster Idle free?

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

### Is Smithing Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guildmaster Idle or Smithing Master?

Guildmaster Idle and Smithing Master are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 533 and 2.8K ratings respectively.

### Do Guildmaster Idle or Smithing Master have ads?

Guildmaster Idle shows ads; Smithing Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Guildmaster Idle or Smithing Master?

Guildmaster Idle ships an update weekly, and Smithing Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guildmaster Idle was updated on September 25, 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.*