# Bounty Bash vs Smithing Master

The clearest difference is ads: Smithing Master at none against Bounty Bash's shown. Smithing Master also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Bounty Bash's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (64% vs 49%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bounty Bash sells 19 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 — 4.8 for Bounty Bash against 4.7 for Smithing Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Bounty Bash's written reviews are positive against 49% of Smithing Master's.

Bounty Bash ships an update weekly, Smithing Master every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bounty Bash | Smithing Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounty-bash-idle-pirate-rpg/id6446805044/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smithing-master/id6449953864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 48.6% 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 | 256 MB | 521 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Limebolt Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567981077) | [伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403717237) |

## What reviewers say

### Bounty Bash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounty-bash-idle-pirate-rpg/id6446805044)

Embark on an idle pirate adventure where your crew battles and grows stronger automatically, even when you're offline. Collect and evolve over 50 unique heroes, customize your ship, and engage in epic sea combat. Join guilds, conquer territories, and explore vast seas for endless progression.

**Highlights:** Idle auto-battles, Collectible pirate heroes, Ship customization and upgrades, Guild conquest and PvP, Exploration of islands and dungeons, AFK progression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack Price 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Price Pack 03 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gems I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack Price 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack Price 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Price Pack 9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack Price 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gems II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chill Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads Permanent | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack Price 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack Price 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gems III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack Price 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack Price 50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gems IV | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack Price 100 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gems V | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Charming art style
- 🤑 Generous rewards
- 🤝 Friendly community
- 🔧 Responsive developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🙄 Intrusive tips/tutorials
- 🔌 Server disconnection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Reporting feature for inappropriate names
- Story mode or narrative elements
- More end-game content and PvP modes


### 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 Bounty Bash free?

Bounty Bash 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, Bounty Bash or Smithing Master?

Bounty Bash is rated higher. Bounty Bash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Smithing Master averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Bounty Bash or Smithing Master have ads?

Bounty Bash shows ads; Smithing Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bounty Bash or Smithing Master?

Bounty Bash ships an update weekly, and Smithing Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bounty Bash was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smithing Master on October 24, 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.*