Comparison

King Smith vs Mecha Fire

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

Head to head
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.

About

Mecha Fire

Lead a Mecha army and powerful Heroes to defend a Martian colony from native creatures. Develop advanced technologies, construct defenses, and manage resources to ensure humanity's survival. Collaborate with other players to forge alliances and strategize for victory.

Highlights
  • Command unique Heroes
  • Build and upgrade colony base
  • Research advanced technologies
  • Train diverse Mecha units
  • Form alliances with players
  • Strategic combat gameplay
Features
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Mars, the next frontier for human colonization, is under siege. In this thrilling adventure set against the harsh and unforgiving Martian landscapes, you will lead a Mecha army and powerful Heroes to defend your colony from the relentless Swarm—native creatures standing in the way of building a new home on Mars. As commander, you must harness the unique abilities of your Heroes to protect your base and ensure the survival of your people. Develop advanced technologies, construct fortified structures, and manage resources wisely to withstand the onslaught of the Swarm and other potential threats. Embark on a heroic journey in the Mecha Fire and prove your prowess as the ultimate commander on Mars. Your leadership will determine the fate of the colony. Will you prioritize strengthening your defenses or focus on expanding your territory? Collaborate with other players, devise cunning strategies, and fight for humanity's future on Mars! GAME FEATURES Command Powerful Heroes: Lead an army of diverse Heroes, each with unique skills and abilities. Upgrade and equip your Heroes to enhance their combat effectiveness and unlock special powers that can turn the tide of battle. Base Development: Build and upgrade essential structures to support your colony's growth. Research advanced technologies to improve your defenses, resource management, and military capabilities. Balance your resources to ensure the prosperity and safety of your colony. Army Training and Strategy: Recruit and train a variety of Mecha units to form a formidable army. Develop strategies that leverage the strengths of your Heroes and Mecha Warriors. Upgrade your forces to increase their resilience against the Swarm. Collaborative Defense: Team up with other players to form alliances. Share resources, coordinate defense strategies, and protect each other's colonies. Engage in alliance missions to earn rewards and strengthen your position on Mars. SPECIAL NOTES · This game includes random-item purchases. · Network connection is required. · Privacy Policy: https://www.leyinetwork.com/en/privacy/ · Terms of Use: https://www.leyinetwork.com/en/privacy/terms_of_use

Screenshots

King Smith4 screens
Mecha Fire4 screens

Verdict

The call

King Smith and Mecha Fire both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of King Smith's written reviews are positive against 41% of Mecha Fire's. Mecha Fire's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 253). On price, rating, 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. King Smith sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Mecha Fire sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for King Smith against 4.6 for Mecha Fire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mecha Fire has 17K ratings behind it against 253, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of King Smith's written reviews are positive against 41% of Mecha Fire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
King Smith versus Mecha Fire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKing SmithMecha Fire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (253 ratings) — better4.6 (17K ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better40.7% of reviews
Number of ratings25317K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB813 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperIndie Cat Co.LEXIANGCO.,LIMITED

Customer experience

King Smith

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

Mecha Fire

All ratings17,390 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews920 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative52.9%

User reviews

King Smith

From 253 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Mecha Fire

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙂 Fun game
  • 🌟 Unique game
  • 👍 Always something to do

Room to improve

  • 🔇 No way to turn off background music
  • 🤖 Robotic character voices
  • 🕹️ Overly complex and chaotic
  • 💰 Not worth spending money on
  • 🐛 Glitchy

Bugs and 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

Mecha Fire

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Frequent crashes and problems since joining

Requested features

3 requests
  • Simpler single-player experience
  • Ability to freely move structures in base
  • More hero options

In-app purchases

26 purchases

King Smith

One-time26
  • Event Item 01$0.99
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Daily Deals01$0.99
Show 23 more
  • 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
14 purchases

Mecha Fire

One-time14
  • Treasures Pack$0.99
  • Treasures Pack$1.99
  • Treasures Pack$2.99
Show 11 more
  • Treasures Pack$3.99
  • Treasures Pack$4.99
  • Treasures Pack$9.99
  • Treasures Pack$14.99
  • Treasures Pack$19.99
  • Treasures Pack$24.99
  • Treasures Pack$49.99
  • Treasures Pack$54.99
  • Treasures Pack$79.99
  • Treasures Pack$89.99
  • Treasures Pack$99.99

Questions

Is King Smith free?
King Smith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mecha Fire free?
Mecha Fire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, King Smith or Mecha Fire?
King Smith is rated higher. King Smith averages 4.7 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Mecha Fire averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.
Do King Smith or Mecha Fire have ads?
Both King Smith and Mecha Fire show ads.
Which is updated more often, King Smith or Mecha Fire?
King Smith ships an update fortnightly, and Mecha Fire fortnightly. Most recently, King Smith was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mecha Fire on September 27, 2026.

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