Comparison

Weaponia vs DropforgeSurvivor

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

Head to head
About

Weaponia

Forge weapons, run a fantasy shop, and battle enemies in this merge strategy RPG. Uncover a story of friendship and growth as you explore a mysterious world and upgrade your blacksmithing business.

Highlights
  • Merge and craft weapons
  • Run a fantasy forge business
  • Engage in auto-battles
  • Discover legendary Guardian weapons
  • Challenge boss raids
  • Explore diverse game areas
  • Follow a story of friendship
Features
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Forge. Merge. Battle. Welcome to Weponia, a hybrid Merge Strategy RPG where crafting weapons is only the beginning. Follow Kai, an aspiring blacksmith who opens a forge in a mysterious world to find his lost friend, Ren. Merge items, craft powerful weapons, sell your creations to visiting trolls, and collect clues that bring you closer to the truth. But this is not just another merge game. Merge Weapons for Battle Every weapon you craft can become part of your battle deck. Build your arsenal, prepare your strategy, and use your weapons during auto-battles to overcome powerful enemies. Run Your Own Fantasy Forge Start with a small forge and grow it into a legendary blacksmith shop. Merge, craft, sell, upgrade, and discover new ways to expand your business. Discover Legendary Guardian Weapons Unlock special legendary weapons known as Guardians. Each Guardian brings new power, strategy, and depth to your adventure. Challenge Boss Raids Test your deck and strategy against fierce bosses. Craft stronger weapons, improve your forge, and push deeper into the world of Weponia. Explore More Than the Forge Gather resources in the mining area, explore ancient ruins, uncover hidden stories, and take on various midcore challenges as your journey unfolds. A Story of Friendship and Growth Kaiโ€™s journey is not only about becoming a legendary blacksmith. It is also about finding Ren, uncovering the secrets of a strange world, and forging a new destiny. If you love merge games, RPG progression, strategy battles, tycoon-style growth, and fantasy adventures, Weponia is ready for you. Start your forge today. Merge powerful weapons. Find Ren. Become a legendary blacksmith.

About

DropforgeSurvivor

Features
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RPG wave based runnerEnter the forge. Survive the horde. Become unstoppable. Dropforge Survivor is a fast-paced action RPG where every run makes you stronger. Battle through waves of enemies, unleash powerful abilities, collect gear and build your hero for the challenges ahead. SURVIVE THE HORDE Fight your way through increasingly dangerous waves packed with enemies. Move, attack, dodge and adapt as the battlefield fills around you. BUILD YOUR PERFECT LOADOUT Discover powerful abilities and upgrades during every run. Combine different skills, evolve your favorites and create builds capable of destroying entire hordes. LOOT. EQUIP. GET STRONGER. Your progress doesn't end when a run does. Collect weapons, armor and other equipment, improve your gear score and return to battle stronger than before. CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON Fight your way with different weapon styles, including swords, bows and magical staffs. Change your equipment and abilities to find the playstyle that works for you. CONQUER NEW BATTLEGROUNDS Progress through increasingly difficult maps, face stronger enemies and prove how far your build can take you. YOUR NEXT DROP COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING Hunt for better gear, experiment with new combinations and keep pushing your hero further. Every battle is another chance to become more powerful. Download Dropforge Survivor and start forging your legend.

Screenshots

Weaponia4 screens
DropforgeSurvivor4 screens

Verdict

The call

Weaponia and DropforgeSurvivor are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Weaponia sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and DropforgeSurvivor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weaponia ships an update fortnightly, DropforgeSurvivor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Weaponia versus DropforgeSurvivor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeaponiaDropforgeSurvivor
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size410 MB290 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperESCP GamesDenis Ameti

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Weaponia

One-time20
  • Special Elixir Package1$0.99
  • Special Advanced Elixir Package1$0.99
  • Special Elixir Package2$1.99
Show 17 more
  • Special Advanced Elixir Package2$1.99
  • Main Pass Chapter 1$2.99
  • Special Elixir Package3$2.99
  • Special Advanced Elixir Package3$2.99
  • Ingot Package$2.99
  • Operation Package$2.99
  • Wood Package$2.99
  • Daily Special Guardian Package$3.99
  • Special Elixir Package$3.99
  • Special Advanced Elixir Package$3.99
  • Endless Sale 5$4.99
  • Endless Sale 6$5.99
  • Endless Sale 7$6.99
  • Endless Sale 8$9.99
  • Endless Sale 9$12.99
  • Endless Sale 10$19.99
  • Main Pass Chapter7$39.99
10 purchases

DropforgeSurvivor

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Stash +10$1.99
  • 11th Strike$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Forge Card$4.99
  • Barrel of Gems$9.99
  • 21 Ravage$9.99
  • Forge Premium$9.99
  • 27 Going On!$14.99
  • 34 Smasher$19.99
  • Mountain of Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Weaponia free?
Weaponia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DropforgeSurvivor free?
DropforgeSurvivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Weaponia or DropforgeSurvivor have ads?
Both Weaponia and DropforgeSurvivor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Weaponia or DropforgeSurvivor?
Weaponia ships an update fortnightly, and DropforgeSurvivor every 10 days. Most recently, Weaponia was updated on October 24, 2026 and DropforgeSurvivor on October 25, 2026.

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