# Forge Run vs Rock Pusher

The clearest difference is rating: Rock Pusher at 4.5 against Forge Run's 2.0. Rock Pusher also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 1) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). Forge Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rock Pusher sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Forge Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rock Pusher holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rock Pusher has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Forge Run's written reviews are positive against 25% of Rock Pusher's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forge Run | Rock Pusher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-run/id1602525075/reviews) | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-pusher/id6503090944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 327 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Studio Billion Oyun Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376600366) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Forge Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-run/id1602525075)

Master the art of blacksmithing to craft weapons, goods, and items. Utilize various tools to learn the trade and forge your path to success. Experience a unique crafting and running adventure.

**Highlights:** Forge weapons, goods, and items, Learn blacksmithing craft, Utilize various tools, Engage in a running adventure, Item creation and forging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rock Pusher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-pusher/id6503090944)

Hire workers to help you push a massive boulder to its designated location. Despite the difficulty, successfully moving the rock yields valuable rewards.

**Highlights:** Hire workers, Push a boulder, Earn rewards, Idle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack With Prestige | $6.99 | one-time |
| Energy Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ice Island Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fire Island Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Potential
- 🚀 Fun game
- 🚀 Great game but few bugs
- 🚀 Very fun, minimal ads
- 🚀 Enjoyable, addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to unlock Atlas
- 🐛 Gear power quest not working
- 🐛 Merge quest not working after evolving workers
- 🐛 Gear inventory freezes
- 🐛 Prestige timer issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to unlock Atlas after meeting gear power requirement
- Merge quest gets stuck after evolving workers
- Gear inventory freezes and becomes unusable
- Prestige timer resets incorrectly
- Energy system not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- Increase prestige frequency
- Improve energy system and offline progression
- Add more content and progression beyond current roadblock
- Implement better quest and progression tracking
- Improve merging and upgrading mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forge Run free?

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

### Is Rock Pusher free?

Rock Pusher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Forge Run or Rock Pusher?

Rock Pusher is rated higher. Forge Run averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rock Pusher averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do Forge Run or Rock Pusher have ads?

Both Forge Run and Rock Pusher show ads.

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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.*