# Smithing Master vs Star Animals

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Star Animals at 100% against Smithing Master's 49%. Star Animals also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Smithing Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smithing Master sells 31 one-off in-app purchases and Star Animals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Star Animals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smithing Master has 2.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Smithing Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of Star Animals's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smithing Master | Star Animals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smithing-master/id6449953864/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-animals-endless-run/id6806559927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 521 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403717237) | [FB COMPANY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805067957) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Star Animals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-animals-endless-run/id6806559927)

Embark on a vibrant endless running adventure, choosing from 10 unique heroes. Race through distinct worlds, collecting coins to upgrade your hero's abilities and push your limits in various game modes. Enjoy responsive controls and personalized settings for quick mobile play.

**Highlights:** Endless running adventure, 10 unique heroes with upgrades, Three distinct worlds to explore, Multiple game modes (Free Run, Endurance, Time Trial), Collect Star Coins for upgrades, Responsive touch controls, Personalized settings

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Star Coins | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smithing Master free?

Smithing Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Star Animals free?

Star Animals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smithing Master or Star Animals?

Star Animals is rated higher. Smithing Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Star Animals averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Smithing Master or Star Animals have ads?

Star Animals shows ads; Smithing Master does not.

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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.*