# Swords Maker vs Sword Forge Run

The clearest difference is rating: Swords Maker at 4.4 against Sword Forge Run's 1.0. Swords Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 20 months). Sword Forge Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swords Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sword Forge Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swords Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swords Maker has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Swords Maker ships an update weekly, Sword Forge Run every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swords Maker | Sword Forge Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swords-maker/id1601831541/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-forge-run/id1661766153/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 260 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Muhammad Jahanzeb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250011590) |

## What reviewers say

### Swords Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swords-maker/id1601831541)

Forge metal, shape it into powerful weapons, and battle enemies in this exciting sword-making runner game. Unlock hundreds of sword combinations and face new challenges at the end of each level.

**Highlights:** Forge metal into swords, Shape swords for combat, Battle enemies with created swords, Unlock hundreds of sword combinations, Navigate obstacles, Progress through levels with unique swords

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Decent graphics
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes
- 🔒 Forced ads even after paying to remove them
- 🕹️ Difficulty spike and unfair level design
- 🕹️ Meaningless stats and progression issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at certain levels
- Inability to progress past level 17 or 55
- Permanent loss of unlocked skins

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Improved level design and difficulty balancing
- More meaningful progression and stat system


### Sword Forge Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-forge-run/id1661766153)

Become a legendary blacksmith and forge powerful swords. Gather materials, shape blades through hammering and cooling, and then use your creations to defeat enemies. Experience the thrill of crafting fantasy weapons.

**Highlights:** Gather iron and materials, Hammer and shape sword blades, Cool blades in water, Forge legendary swords, Slay enemies with crafted swords, Easy finger controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swords Maker free?

Swords Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sword Forge Run free?

Sword Forge Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Swords Maker or Sword Forge Run?

Swords Maker is rated higher. Swords Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Sword Forge Run averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Swords Maker or Sword Forge Run have ads?

Sword Forge Run shows ads; Swords Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swords Maker or Sword Forge Run?

Swords Maker ships an update weekly, and Sword Forge Run every 20 months. Most recently, Swords Maker was updated on September 20, 2026 and Sword Forge Run on September 15, 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.*