Comparison

Smithing Master vs Wizard's Survival

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

Head to head
About

Smithing Master

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
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Monsters rampage freely, and the world is filled with crises. You have become a part of this adventure. You are a legendary smithing master who possesses the essence of forging and a valiant master shouldering a heavy responsibility, fighting alone. With determination, you embark on a journey to vanquish monsters and the Seven Deadly Sins, fighting to restore this fantastical world. Game Feature: Core highlights, equipment forging. Forge over a hundred types of equipment with your own hands, upgrade the forging anvil, continuously enhance equipment quality and personal strength. Collect and synthesize, elves assisting. Cultivate elves, fight side by side with them, and the unique skills of the elves will help you overcome challenges. Ever-changing, endless adventures. A series of challenges such as quests, competitions, world bosses, and more. Only with thorough preparation can you face various crises. Casual RPG, stress-free. Play as a legendary smithing master and master, engage in battles without pressure, enjoy a relaxed gaming experience to the fullest. Dark style, eerie legends. The Seven Deadly Sins are determined to rule the entire world, twisting it into a corrupt and decayed land...

About

Wizard's Survival

Embark on a fantastical adventure as a wizard defending towns from endless monster hordes. Master unique magic skills, combine them for powerful combos, and battle formidable bosses in this one-handed roguelike tower defense game.

Highlights
  • Master unique magic skills
  • Battle evil monster bosses
  • Roguelike skill combos
  • Forge legendary skill combinations
  • One-handed gameplay
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Welcome to this fantastical wizard world. You are a promising wizard, and your mission here is to clear the endless hordes of monsters plaguing the towns. Are you ready? **GAME FEATURES** MASTER MAGICS, BATTLE WITH BOSSES The legendary adventure story is yours to write! In this fantastical magical world, you will become a fearless wizard, using your wisdom and magical talents to confront the evil monster bosses. ROGUELIKE SKILL COMBOS The classic Roguelike gameplay, where each adventure presents brand new challenges. Collect and combine thousands of unique skills to create unprecedented combat combinations! BECOME A MIGHTY WIZARD With just one hand, unleash ultimate magic powers and charge forward! The fearless adventure calls out to you, as you'll challenge one formidable boss after another. FORGE YOUR LEGEND SKILLS Unleash Your Limitless Potential: Explore Mystical Skills and Craft Unparalleled Tactical Combos! **Join us now to start a brand new tower defense journey and let the glory of the wizard be in your hands. TIP:If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact our support team.

Screenshots

Smithing Master4 screens
Wizard's Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wizard's Survival at 88% against Smithing Master's 49%. Wizard's Survival also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Smithing Master sells 31 one-off in-app purchases and Wizard's Survival sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wizard's Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Smithing Master's written reviews are positive against 88% of Wizard's Survival's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smithing Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Wizard's Survival monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smithing Master versus Wizard's Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmithing MasterWizard's Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.8K ratings)4.9 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews87.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K4.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size521 MB479 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer伟 王APRO ONE LIMITED

Customer experience

Smithing Master

All ratings2,848 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral12.7%
Negative38.7%

Wizard's Survival

All ratings4,255 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,029 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.2%

User reviews

Smithing Master

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and easy to play
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Interesting forging and crafting mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Wizard's Survival

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 🚀 Fun and easy to play
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • ⏱️ Good time killer

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔥 Overheating problems
  • 🐛 Optimization and performance problems
  • 🕹️ Poorly structured progression and gear system

Bugs and requests

Smithing Master

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

Wizard's Survival

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes and error messages
  • Connectivity issues on mobile data

Requested features

2 requests
  • Graphic settings option to improve performance
  • Improved battery optimization

In-app purchases

31 purchases

Smithing Master

One-time31
  • Activity Package$0.99
  • Package 18$1.99
  • Package 19$1.99
Show 28 more
  • Package45$1.99
  • Package57$1.99
  • Package69$1.99
  • Daily Value Pack3$4.99
  • Weekly Value Pack2$4.99
  • Package 2$4.99
  • Package 20$4.99
  • Package 25$4.99
  • Package46$4.99
  • Package52$4.99
  • Package82$4.99
  • Package112$4.99
  • Package106$4.99
  • Monthly Card$4.99
  • Package94$4.99
  • Weekly Value Pack3$9.99
  • Package 3$9.99
  • Package21$9.99
  • Package47$9.99
  • Package107$9.99
  • Package83$9.99
  • Package41$9.99
  • Package59$9.99
  • Eternal Card$14.99
  • Package 27$19.99
  • Forge Token$19.99
  • Package54$19.99
  • Package48$19.99
12 purchases

Wizard's Survival

One-time12
  • 60 Wizard Coins$0.99
  • 300 Wizard Coins$4.99
  • 680 Wizard Coins$9.99
Show 9 more
  • pack 1$14.99
  • 1280 Wizard Coins$19.99
  • pack 2$29.99
  • 3280 Wizard Coins$49.99
  • 6480 Wizard Coins$99.99
  • WaveRogueGearsTowerBunker Defense$114.99
  • Summit Feast Pack$114.99
  • TheLegendofTartarDungeonMergeClash$189.00
  • Endless Treasure$189.99

Questions

Is Smithing Master free?
Smithing Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wizard's Survival free?
Wizard's Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smithing Master or Wizard's Survival?
Wizard's Survival is rated higher. Smithing Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Wizard's Survival averages 4.9 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Smithing Master or Wizard's Survival have ads?
Neither Smithing Master nor Wizard's Survival shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smithing Master or Wizard's Survival?
Smithing Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wizard's Survival monthly. Most recently, Smithing Master was updated on October 16, 2026 and Wizard's Survival on October 16, 2026.

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