# King Smith vs Gnomes Inc.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gnomes Inc. at 100% against King Smith's 79%. Gnomes Inc. also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). King Smith's advantage is ratings volume (255 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. King Smith sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gnomes Inc. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gnomes Inc. holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: King Smith has 255 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of King Smith's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gnomes Inc.'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | King Smith | Gnomes Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-smith-forgemaster-quest/id6479631522/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnomes-inc/id6737599109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **255** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Indie Cat Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756643769) | [Martin Dirks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462910517) |

## What reviewers say

### King Smith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-smith-forgemaster-quest/id6479631522)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event Item 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deals01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| weekly pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Item 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Event Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Main Event Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Video Ad Removal Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Item 03 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute and well-made graphics
- 🎁 Free gems and content
- 🎨 Crafting and customization options
- 🔍 Engaging progression and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Unskippable banner ads
- 🐛 In-app purchases not working
- 🔍 Lack of clear direction after tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freezing and preventing gameplay
- Save data being reverted or deleted

**Requested features**

- Comprehensive hero stat list
- Improved save system to prevent data loss


### Gnomes Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnomes-inc/id6737599109)

Build a gnome empire by collecting items, merging them into new products, and hiring managers to optimize production. Earn cash while offline and unlock upgrades to become the ultimate gnome tycoon. Enjoy a charming story with cute gnome characters.

**Highlights:** Build a gnome empire, Merge items for new products, Hire and merge managers, Earn offline cash, Unlock research upgrades, Collect cute gnome characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Box Opener | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manager Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer with remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enable T4 autoplay everywhere | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanently remove ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Mixed Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Top Manager Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Offer | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is King Smith free?

King Smith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gnomes Inc. free?

Gnomes Inc. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, King Smith or Gnomes Inc.?

Gnomes Inc. is rated higher. King Smith averages 4.7 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while Gnomes Inc. averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do King Smith or Gnomes Inc. have ads?

Both King Smith and Gnomes Inc. show ads.

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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.*