# Tiles Survive! vs Forge Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forge Master at 60% against Tiles Survive!'s 25%. Forge Master also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Tiles Survive!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (34K vs 8.4K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiles Survive! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Forge Master sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forge Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Tiles Survive!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Forge Master's.

Tiles Survive! ships an update fortnightly, Forge Master every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiles Survive! | Forge Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiles-survive/id6738109752/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-master-idle-rpg/id6746636289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 8.4K |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | **60.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #10 |
| Size | 967 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FunPlus International AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343106322) | [Lessmore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579865033) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiles Survive!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiles-survive/id6738109752)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Role Playing, #12 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #19 Top Free · Strategy, #29 Top Grossing · Strategy, #114 Top Grossing · Games, #166 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Guide survivors through a harsh wilderness, exploring tiles, gathering resources, and strengthening your shelter. Manage operations, assign jobs, and recruit heroes to build a self-sufficient base. Team up with friends to face threats and shape your survivors' future.

**Highlights:** Resource management, Shelter building and upgrades, Survivor job assignment, Exploration and resource collection, Hero recruitment, Multi-map progression, Alliances with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Package3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Package10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package 20 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Special Package17 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Package11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 25 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 26 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Package12 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Package5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Package7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package17 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Special Package2 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- ⏱️ Quick building construction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken/unplayable game
- 🚫 False advertising
- 🔇 Stolen music
- 🐕 Animal abuse

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't open
- Broken tutorial
- Unplayable due to progression blocker


### Forge Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-master-idle-rpg/id6746636289)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #26 Top Grossing · Strategy, #57 Top Free · Role Playing, #79 Top Free · Strategy, #101 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Forge and equip weapons across various historical and futuristic eras, from the Stone Age to the Quantum Age. Upgrade your anvil to unlock new crafting possibilities and embark on an epic adventure.

**Highlights:** Forge weapons from diverse civilizations, Progress through multiple ages (Stone, Medieval, Modern, Space, Quantum), Upgrade your anvil, Equip forged weapons, Idle gameplay mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Daily Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| First Starter Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Daily Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Second Starter Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Token Pack | $7.00 | one-time |
| Main Battle Progress Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Daily Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Third Starter Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Token Pack | $25.00 | one-time |
| Large Daily Deal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gem Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 💡 Good for when you're mad
- 👍 Not pay-to-play
- 👍 Solid game to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall after initial hours
- 🐛 Gets boring after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to server and closes
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Real PVP mode like the 'We are Warriors' game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiles Survive! free?

Tiles Survive! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Forge Master free?

Forge Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiles Survive! or Forge Master?

Forge Master is rated higher. Tiles Survive! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Forge Master averages 4.8 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Tiles Survive! or Forge Master have ads?

Forge Master shows ads; Tiles Survive! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiles Survive! or Forge Master?

Tiles Survive! ships an update fortnightly, and Forge Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiles Survive! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Forge Master on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tiles Survive! or Forge Master?

Tiles Survive! currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Forge Master at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*