Comparison

blacksmith forge clicker vs King Smith

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

Head to head
About

blacksmith forge clicker

Become a master blacksmith by forging weapons and managing resources. Expand your workshop, mine for materials, and upgrade your forge to build a prosperous empire. Enjoy idle tycoon gameplay where production continues even when you're offline.

Highlights
  • Weapon forging mechanics
  • Resource management
  • Mine construction and resource extraction
  • Workshop upgrades
  • Idle tycoon gameplay
  • Offline production
Features
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Embark on a journey of craftsmanship and entrepreneurship in the captivating world of Blacksmith Tycoon! As the master of your own forge, you will immerse yourself in the art of weapon forging and resource management, striving to become the most prosperous blacksmith in the realm. Blacksmith Tycoon offers an engaging and addictive gameplay experience, blending elements of construction simulation and idle tycoon mechanics. The game revolves around the central theme of building and expanding your very own blacksmith shop, where you will craft powerful weapons that heroes and warriors seek. The core gameplay centers around two main activities: weapon forging and resource management. Aspiring blacksmiths begin with a modest workshop and a single anvil. With each tap or click, you hammer the raw materials, gradually forming exquisite weaponry. But forging a sword or axe is no simple task; it requires time, effort, and strategy to craft the most legendary weapons. To produce these awe-inspiring armaments, players must acquire raw materials like iron ore, coal, and various minerals. This is where the mining aspect comes into play. Blacksmith Tycoon lets players construct mines, where diligent workers extract valuable resources to fuel the forge. Players can also optimize their mining operations by using a lift system to transport ores directly to the smelting furnace, saving precious time and effort. As your blacksmith business flourishes, you will accumulate wealth, and with it, the opportunity to expand and improve your workshop. Invest your hard-earned profits into upgrading the forge, unlocking new technologies, and hiring skilled apprentices. Each upgrade will boost your production efficiency, reduce crafting times, and increase the value of your weapons. The game's progression is designed to keep players engaged, offering a sense of accomplishment and advancement as they witness their humble smithy evolve into a grand industrial complex. Unlocking higher-tier weapons brings a sense of pride and prestige, attracting more customers and garnering even greater profits. Moreover, Blacksmith Tycoon embraces the classic idle tycoon concept. Even when you're offline, the production continues, and your workers tirelessly toil away, ensuring that you return to a generous stash of weapons and resources. Logging in after a break becomes a rewarding experience, as you claim your offline earnings and put them to good use.

About

King Smith

Embark on a heroic quest to save the kingdom from monster attacks. Manage a forge, craft powerful weapons, and assemble a party of heroes to defeat enemies and rescue villagers. Discover hidden blueprints and forge legendary weapons to operate a giant golem and vanquish the ultimate evil.

Highlights
  • Manage a forge and craft weapons
  • Collect blueprints for powerful items
  • Operate a golem with crafted swords
  • Assemble a party of heroes
  • Battle monsters and collect materials
  • Rescue captive villagers
  • Explore for hidden legendary weapon blueprints
Features
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The Kingdom is suffering from monster attacks. Manage the Forge with cute Forge King and Heroes and start a new adventure to save the Kingdom. Our cute Forge King never tires. Making better, stronger weapons is his joy. Collect Blueprints and craft weapons until you craft the most powerful weapon in the world. Operate the Golem. The Kingdom's last hope is the Golem. Craft the Great Sword to operate the Golem and defeat the enemy. Hurry up and craft the Great Sword in the middle of the village. Be on a fun adventure with the Heroes. Defeat the monsters around the Kingdom and collect materials. The villagers are held captive by monsters. Assemble a party and equip a weapon to save them all. What's the most powerful legendary weapon? The sword that slain the Demon King. The sword made of dragon bones. The bow carried by the archangel. Start your story of seeking the hidden blueprint. Manage the Forge with our cute King, the last Blacksmith of this world, and other Heroes to save the Kingdom! The sequel for "Warriors' Market Mayhem" is finally released! More diverse adventures, item collection, Hero growth await. Travel across the Kingdom and collect materials to build a Forge that can craft the most powerful weapon of all.

Screenshots

blacksmith forge clicker3 screens
King Smith4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: King Smith at 79% against blacksmith forge clicker's 0%. King Smith also leads on ratings volume (255 vs 1). blacksmith forge clicker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. King Smith sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. blacksmith forge clicker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

blacksmith forge clicker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: King Smith has 255 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of blacksmith forge clicker's written reviews are positive against 79% of King Smith's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

blacksmith forge clicker ships an update every 3 weeks, King Smith fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
blacksmith forge clicker versus King Smith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterblacksmith forge clickerKing Smith
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (255 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews79.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1255 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB164 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLev DubrovskiyIndie Cat Co.

Customer experience

blacksmith forge clicker

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

King Smith

All ratings253 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.5%

Bugs and requests

blacksmith forge clicker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

King Smith

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads freezing and preventing gameplay
  • Save data being reverted or deleted

Requested features

2 requests
  • Comprehensive hero stat list
  • Improved save system to prevent data loss

In-app purchases

None

blacksmith forge clicker

No in-app purchases

26 purchases

King Smith

One-time26
  • Event Item 01$0.99
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Daily Deals01$0.99
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  • weekly pack1$1.99
  • Season Event Package 01$2.99
  • Starter$2.99
  • Gem Touch$2.99
  • Event Item 02$4.99
  • Advanced$4.99
  • Daily Deals02$4.99
  • Gem Pouch$4.99
  • Weekend Event Pass$9.99
  • weekly pack3$9.99
  • Advanced$9.99
  • Food Package$9.99
  • weekly pack2$9.99
  • Main Event Pass$9.99
  • Video Ad Removal Package$9.99
  • Event Item 03$9.99
  • Gem Box$9.99
  • Gem Cart$19.99
  • Rune Package$29.99
  • Premium Contract Package$29.99
  • Homun Package$29.99
  • Gem Warehouse$49.99
  • Gem Mine$99.99

Questions

Is blacksmith forge clicker free?
blacksmith forge clicker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is King Smith free?
King Smith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, blacksmith forge clicker or King Smith?
blacksmith forge clicker is rated higher. blacksmith forge clicker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while King Smith averages 4.7 from 255 ratings.
Do blacksmith forge clicker or King Smith have ads?
Both blacksmith forge clicker and King Smith show ads.
Which is updated more often, blacksmith forge clicker or King Smith?
blacksmith forge clicker ships an update every 3 weeks, and King Smith fortnightly. Most recently, blacksmith forge clicker was updated on October 24, 2026 and King Smith on October 24, 2026.

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