Smithing Master vs Lootfiend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Forge over 100 equipment types
- Upgrade forging anvil
- Collect and cultivate elves
- Engage in quests and competitions
- Battle world bosses
- Casual, stress-free gameplay
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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...
Lootfiend
An idle RPG where heroes automatically battle through dungeons, collecting loot and experience. Customize your character with flexible ability combinations, rare equipment sets, and unique allies to conquer PvE challenges and PvP arenas.
- AFK-mode auto-dungeon crawling
- Flexible ability and build combinations
- Collect rare equipment sets
- Recruit allies and pets
- Character appearance customization
- PvE dungeons and PvP arena
- Weekly live events
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Lootfiend is a dark fantasy one-handed idle RPG designed for endless loot hunting and deep character progression. Simple controls and smart auto-mode let your hero fight, explore, and loot even when you step away. ◆ New Class: Shadow Ranger ◆ Rain arrows from the shadows, exploit enemy weak points, and dominate the battlefield with unmatched ranged precision. Why it's fun • Always Progressing – Make continuous progress with smart auto-mode. • The Endless Grind – Hunt rare gear, reroll randomized stats, and unlock powerful set bonuses. • Build Your Way – Mix skills, passives, and runes for stages or bosses. • Fight with Sidekicks – Recruit companions to boost your stats and overall power. • Transmog Your Hero – Convert collected gear into cosmetic outfits for a unique dark fantasy look. • More Ways to Play – Explore dungeons, Guild Raids, PvP Arena, and PvE challenges.
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Verdict
Smithing Master and Lootfiend both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Smithing Master's written reviews are positive against 38% of Lootfiend's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Smithing Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lootfiend sells 10 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 — 4.7 for Smithing Master against 4.8 for Lootfiend. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 7.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Smithing Master's written reviews are positive against 38% of Lootfiend's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Smithing Master | Lootfiend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) | 4.8 (7.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews — better | 37.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | 7.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 521 MB | 3.3 GB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 伟 王 | Megoo Games |
Customer experience
Smithing Master
Lootfiend
User reviews
Smithing Master
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Lootfiend
From 7.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple, low-commitment fun
- 🚀 Unique art style
- 💡 Engaging progression and customization
- 👍 Active global chat community
Room to improve
- 🔒 Limited resource system in main mode
- 🐛 Ranged character positioning issues
- 💰 Expensive ad-free pass
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
Lootfiend
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
2 requests- More idle/passive gameplay options
- Improved ranged character mechanics
In-app purchases
Smithing Master
- Activity Package$0.99
- Package 19$1.99
- Weekly Value Pack2$4.99
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- Monthly Card$4.99
- Weekly Value Pack3$9.99
- Package 3$9.99
- Package21$9.99
- Eternal Card$14.99
- Package 27$19.99
- Forge Token$19.99
Lootfiend
- Recharge Pack $0.99$0.99
- Recharge Pack $1.99$1.99
- Recharge Pack $2.99$2.99
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- Recharge Pack $4.99$4.99
- Recharge Pack $9.99$9.99
- Recharge Pack $14.99$14.99
- Recharge Pack $19.99$19.99
- Recharge Pack $29.99$29.99
- Recharge Pack $49.99$49.99
- Recharge Pack $99.99$99.99
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