# King Smith vs Mecha Fire

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | King Smith | Mecha Fire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-smith-forgemaster-quest/id6479631522/reviews)** | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecha-fire/id6740192482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 253 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 40.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 813 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Indie Cat Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756643769) | [LEXIANGCO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468865680) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| 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 |
| Season Event Package 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Touch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Item 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deals02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pouch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Event Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| weekly pack3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced | $9.99 | one-time |
| Food Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| weekly pack2 | $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 |
| Gem Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Cart | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rune Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Contract Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Homun Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Warehouse | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Mine | $99.99 | 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


### Mecha Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecha-fire/id6740192482)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treasures Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Treasures Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treasures Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treasures Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Treasures Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasures Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasures Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Treasures Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Treasures Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Treasures Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Treasures Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Treasures Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| Treasures Pack | $89.99 | one-time |
| Treasures Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Frequent crashes and problems since joining

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*