Comparison

Forest Survivor vs Smith Journey

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

Head to head
About

Forest Survivor

Embark on a survival adventure in a wild forest. Gather resources, build and upgrade your base, and defend against enemy waves. Unlock loyal companions and evolve through different ages of civilization.

Highlights
  • Explore and gather resources in a vast forest
  • Build and upgrade your base
  • Defend against enemy waves
  • Unlock and upgrade loyal pets
  • Craft weapons and unlock upgrades
  • Progress through different ages
Features
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A FOREST FULL OF ADVENTURE AWAITS! Dive into an immersive survival adventure in the heart of the wild forest! Cut down trees, gather resources, and build your base from scratch. Every decision you make shapes your journey to survival and victory. BUILD, CRAFT, AND UPGRADE! From humble beginnings, grow your base into a fortified stronghold. Construct buildings like archer towers, bonfires, and even gold mines! As you gather resources, unlock powerful upgrades to boost your strength and prepare for the challenges ahead. DEFEND AGAINST WAVES OF ENEMIES! Danger lurks beyond the forest! Defend your base from relentless waves of enemies. Strategically build your defenses, upgrade your weapons, and stand tall against the horde. Will you survive the night? UNLOCK LOYAL COMPANIONS! You don’t have to face the wilderness alone! Unlock loyal pets like a brave dog or a fierce boar to assist you in battle and gather resources. Upgrade your companions to make them even stronger! EVOLVE THROUGH THE AGES! Begin your adventure in the Stone Age and progress through time! Unlock new technologies, weapons, and buildings as you evolve into the Medieval Age and beyond. Each era brings fresh challenges, unique enemies, and exciting rewards! YOUR PATH, YOUR STORY! Will you focus on building impenetrable defenses? Or will you hunt for resources and uncover secrets hidden deep in the forest? The choice is yours! Every wave survived is another step closer to becoming a legend of the wild. FEATURES THAT BRING THE FOREST TO LIFE! - Vast forest to explore and gather resources - Build and upgrade your own base - Defend against waves of enemies with unique strategies - Unlock and upgrade loyal pets to aid you - Craft weapons and unlock powerful upgrades - Progress through different ages of civilization - Stunning visuals and dynamic environments

About

Smith Journey

Engage in auto-battles against enemies, mine resources to upgrade weapons, and strategize to defeat formidable opponents. Forge the strongest armory and lead your forces to victory in this adventure.

Highlights
  • Auto-battles against enemies
  • Mine valuable resources
  • Merge and upgrade weapons
  • Strategic combat
  • Forge ultimate armory
Features
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Get ready to battle incoming enemies, mine valuable resources, and upgrade your weapons to become unstoppable! Fight challenging enemies Engage in auto-battles with tough enemies and showcase your skills. Mine and collect rare materials Mine valuable resources to enhance your gear and strengthen your armory. Merge and upgrade weapons Merge weapons and strategize upgrades to create the ultimate armory. Defeat tough opponents Use smart strategies to take down even the most formidable enemies. Can you forge the strongest weapons and lead your army to victory? Download Smith Journey now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Forest Survivor4 screens
Smith Journey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smith Journey at 56% against Forest Survivor's 20%. Smith Journey also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smith Journey holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Forest Survivor's written reviews are positive against 56% of Smith Journey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forest Survivor ships an update every 5 weeks, Smith Journey every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Forest Survivor versus Smith Journey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForest SurvivorSmith Journey
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings)3.1 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB241 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPandorio LTDmayaworks

Customer experience

Forest Survivor

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Smith Journey

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Forest Survivor

No in-app purchases

None

Smith Journey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forest Survivor free?
Forest Survivor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smith Journey free?
Smith Journey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Forest Survivor or Smith Journey?
Smith Journey is rated higher. Forest Survivor averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Smith Journey averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.
Do Forest Survivor or Smith Journey have ads?
Both Forest Survivor and Smith Journey show ads.
Which is updated more often, Forest Survivor or Smith Journey?
Forest Survivor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smith Journey every 3 days. Most recently, Forest Survivor was updated on November 4, 2026 and Smith Journey on November 4, 2026.

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