# Elemental Adventurer vs Smithing Master

The clearest difference is rating: Smithing Master at 4.7 against Elemental Adventurer's 3.9. Smithing Master also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 175). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elemental Adventurer sells 14 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.

Smithing Master holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smithing Master has 2.8K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Elemental Adventurer's written reviews are positive against 47% of Smithing Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Elemental Adventurer ships an update every 4 weeks, Smithing Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elemental Adventurer | Smithing Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-adventurer/id1671509460/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smithing-master/id6449953864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 175 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 607 MB | 521 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SkyRise Digital Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533933994) | [伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403717237) |

## What reviewers say

### Elemental Adventurer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-adventurer/id1671509460)

Embark on a casual rogue-lite ARPG adventure controlling a squad with powerful elemental abilities. Engage in thrilling, stress-relieving combat, explore randomly generated realms, and team up with friends for cooperative challenges and boss battles.

**Highlights:** Elemental squad combat, Casual rogue-lite mechanics, Co-op multiplayer, Hero draws and rewards, Boss challenges

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Pet | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Top-up Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99 Token Order | $0.99 | one-time |
| 499 Token Order | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| 999 Token Order | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,999 Token Order | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Card | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4,999 Token Order | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9,999 Token Order | $99.99 | one-time |
| 15,999 Token Order | $159.99 | one-time |
| 24,999 Token Order | $249.99 | one-time |
| 49,999 Token Order | $499.99 | one-time |
| 99,999 Token Order | $999.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 No ads or intrusive monetization
- ✨ Engaging gameplay with strategic depth
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- ⚡ Smooth performance and no load times
- 🎯 Variety of characters and skill combinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs after recent updates
- 💔 Major progress wipes from updates
- 😤 Excessive difficulty spikes early on
- 🎰 Heavy reliance on RNG for progression
- 💸 Shift toward pay-to-win mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Skills not equipping properly to loadout
- Game freezing after boss defeat
- Game not loading past 48%
- Character stuck in 'magic trip' stage
- Progress wiped after updates despite account linking

**Requested features**

- Cloud save/data backup system
- More varied game modes and quests
- Endless/timeless battle mode
- Practice mode with custom upgrades
- Ability to swap elemental upgrades mid-run


### 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 Elemental Adventurer free?

Elemental Adventurer 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, Elemental Adventurer or Smithing Master?

Smithing Master is rated higher. Elemental Adventurer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Smithing Master averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Elemental Adventurer or Smithing Master have ads?

Neither Elemental Adventurer nor Smithing Master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elemental Adventurer or Smithing Master?

Elemental Adventurer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Smithing Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Elemental Adventurer was updated on September 17, 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.*