Comparison

Idle Sword Master vs Forge Master

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

Head to head
About

Idle Sword Master

Embark on an epic idle adventure, merging legendary swords and evolving pets to battle monsters and raids. Level up your avatar, unlock skills, and compete in multiplayer rankings to become the strongest. Collect gold and artifacts even while offline.

Highlights
  • Merge and evolve legendary swords
  • Train and evolve fighting pets
  • Battle monsters and raids
  • Level up avatar and unlock skills
  • Collect idle gold and artifacts
  • Compete in multiplayer rankings
Features
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Merge your swords, evolve your pet and join Idle Sword Master on an epic adventure to defeat hundreds of monsters and raids. The goal in Idle Sword Master is to levelup your avatar and become the strongest to compete in multiplayer rankings. Idle Sword Master is a top down pixel art idle RPG, where you can use tons of features while you idle: Fight monsters in different top down worlds Merge tons of legendary swords Levelup and evolve your pets which will be fighting with you in battles Merge rare equipment to get ultimate idle boosts Summon stunning fairies to support you on your journey Levelup your Avatar to unlock helpful skills Unlock skins for your Avatar appearance Defeat strong raids and dungeons Collect rare artifacts Collect idle gold and levelup while you are offline Sword Master is a perfect combination of both Idle Games and RPG simulations. Defeat stages, levelup and evolve to become the best Idle Sword Master in this idle game! INSTALL NOW AND PLAY FOR FREE - join a world full of Sword Masters.

About

Forge Master

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
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Forge and equip weapons from different civilizations! Start by forging gear from the Stone Age. Then upgrade your anvil in order to forge gear from the Medieval Age. Work your way up to the Modern Age, Space Age and even up to the Quantum Age! Are you ready for this adventure? Forge, Upgrade, and Compete Across the Ages! Step into an online world where progress never stops. In this competitive multiplayer game, you’ll forge weapons and armor from different civilizations, research new technologies, train pets, and climb the global leaderboard. Forge Gear Through the Ages Start in the Stone Age and forge your first weapons and armor in your anvil. As you play, upgrade your forge to unlock new materials, designs, and powerful equipment from the Medieval, Modern, Space, and Quantum Ages. Each upgrade takes you further through time and closer to the top of the competition. Compete with Other Players Challenge players from around the world in online battles. Equip your best gear, use your hero’s unique abilities, and test your strength against others. Every win earns rewards and helps you climb the global leaderboard — or represent your clan in team competitions. Research and Progress Unlock new technologies in your tech tree to gain advantages in battle and crafting. Discover new forging methods, boost your hero’s stats, and improve your overall efficiency as you move through each age. Develop Your Hero Customize your hero’s playstyle by unlocking and upgrading skills. Choose your approach - faster attacks, stronger defenses, or smarter strategies and experiment to find the combination that works best for you. Collect and Train Pets Hatch and train pets that fight alongside you. Each pet has unique traits and abilities that enhance your performance in battles. Strengthen them over time to build the perfect support team. Form Clans and Compete Together Join or create a clan to collaborate with other players. Exchange tips, coordinate strategies, and participate in clan competitions for shared rewards. The most active clans earn their place on the Clan Leaderboard. Chat and Connect Use the chat system to talk with other players in real time. Discuss tactics, plan clan battles, or just hang out and share your progress. The community is always active, there’s always someone online to compete with or learn from. Forge your path through history, unlock new eras of technology, and prove your skill in this ever-evolving online game. Start forging today and see how far your hero can go!

Screenshots

Idle Sword Master4 screens
Forge Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forge Master at 60% against Idle Sword Master's 22%. Forge Master also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#16 vs #162). On price, update cadence, 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. Idle Sword Master sells 28 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Forge Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Idle Sword Master's written reviews are positive against 60% of Forge Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Idle Sword Master versus Forge Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Sword MasterForge Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings)4.8 (6.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.5% of reviews60.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K6.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#162#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB289 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMAD PIXELLessmore GmbH

Customer experience

Idle Sword Master

All ratings1,988 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive21.5%
Neutral14.7%
Negative63.8%

Forge Master

All ratings6,454 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews762 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral10.0%
Negative29.8%

Bugs and requests

Idle Sword Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Forge Master

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot connect to server and closes
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More content and updates
  • Real PVP mode like the 'We are Warriors' game

In-app purchases

28 purchases

Idle Sword Master

One-time28
  • Daily Quests VIP$1.99
  • VIP Title 1$4.99
  • Gems Pack I$4.99
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  • Raid Pack$4.99
  • Speed Potion$4.99
  • No Ads Special Bundle$7.99
  • Gems Pack II$9.99
  • Idle Drops Pack$9.99
  • VIP Title 2$9.99
  • Stage 5000 Premium Pack$9.99
  • Resource Pack I$9.99
  • Premium Milestone 1$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • VIP Pack$9.99
  • Weekly Pack 1$9.99
  • Companion VIP$14.99
  • Reset Manager VIP$19.99
  • Stage 10000 Premium Pack$19.99
  • VIP Title 3$19.99
  • Resource Pack II$19.99
  • Gems Pack III$19.99
  • Premium Milestone 2$19.99
  • Weekly Pack 2$19.99
  • Companion VIP II$29.99
  • Premium Milestone 3$49.99
  • Weekly Pack 4$49.99
  • Weekly Pack 6$99.99
  • Resource Pack IV$99.99
14 purchases

Forge Master

One-time14
  • Small Gem Pack$1.99
  • Tiny Daily Deal$1.99
  • First Starter Offer$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Medium Gem Pack$6.99
  • Small Daily Deal$6.99
  • Second Starter Offer$6.99
  • Medium Token Pack$7.00
  • Main Battle Progress Pass$9.99
  • Medium Daily Deal$19.99
  • Third Starter Offer$19.99
  • Large Gem Pack$24.99
  • Large Token Pack$25.00
  • Large Daily Deal$49.99
  • Huge Gem Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Idle Sword Master free?
Idle Sword Master 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, Idle Sword Master or Forge Master?
Forge Master is rated higher. Idle Sword Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Forge Master averages 4.8 from 6.5K ratings.
Do Idle Sword Master or Forge Master have ads?
Both Idle Sword Master and Forge Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Sword Master or Forge Master?
Idle Sword Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Forge Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Idle Sword Master was updated on September 23, 2026 and Forge Master on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Idle Sword Master or Forge Master?
Idle Sword Master currently peaks at #162 in the App Store charts, and Forge Master at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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