Comparison

Forge Pistons vs Pendulum Sweeper

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

Head to head
About

Forge Pistons

Features
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Own swords with your forging skills and destroy all the enemies in the battle. You'll love watching the pistons in the forge and, you will be forge master!

About

Pendulum Sweeper

Control a double pendulum to defeat enemies climbing a hill. Master its physics to strike foes with precision and unlock upgrades to enhance your pendulum's power. This rogue-lite experience offers engaging gameplay and strategic choices for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Double pendulum physics
  • Defeat climbing enemies
  • Unlockable upgrades
  • Strategic choices
  • Rogue-lite gameplay
Features
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Swing your pendulum to stop the relentless enemies climbing up the hill! The double pendulum's dynamic and unpredictable movement is not only captivating but also the key to your success. Master its unique physics to strike down foes with precision and flair. As you progress, you'll unlock powerful upgrades that enhance your pendulum's strength and efficiency, allowing you to tackle even tougher challenges. Choose wisely to maximize your effectiveness! If you love rogue-lite games, this experience will keep you hooked with its engaging gameplay and strategic choices. Dive into the action, experiment with different upgrades, and see how far you can go in this thrilling adventure!

Screenshots

Forge Pistons4 screens
Pendulum Sweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forge Pistons at none against Pendulum Sweeper's 19. Forge Pistons also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price 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. Pendulum Sweeper sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Forge Pistons asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Forge Pistons versus Pendulum Sweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForge PistonsPendulum Sweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (405 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—32.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—405 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB268 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAhmet Ikbal AdligKAYAC Inc.

Bugs and requests

Forge Pistons

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pendulum Sweeper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Shockwave ability stops working
  • Slimes launching smaller ones on defeat

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add info tab for enemy details
  • Increase damage of abilities other than pendulum

In-app purchases

None

Forge Pistons

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Pendulum Sweeper

One-time14
  • Crystal 602 variants$0.99
  • Fortune Chest2 variants$1.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
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  • Crystal 310$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Gold Pass$4.99
  • Starter Pack (Deal)2 variants$5.99
  • Crystal 640$9.99
  • Starter Pack (Super Deal)2 variants$9.99
  • Starter Pack All2 variants$14.99
  • Crystal 1330$19.99
  • Black Pass$19.99
  • Crystal 3480$49.99
  • Crystal 7300$99.99

Questions

Is Forge Pistons free?
Forge Pistons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pendulum Sweeper free?
Pendulum Sweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Forge Pistons or Pendulum Sweeper have ads?
Pendulum Sweeper shows ads; Forge Pistons does not.

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