# Idle Sword Master vs Forge Master

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 #157). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Sword Master | Forge Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-sword-master/id6743114573/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-master-idle-rpg/id6746636289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | **60.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #157 | **#16** |
| Size | 77 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MAD PIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581972745) | [Lessmore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579865033) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Sword Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-sword-master/id6743114573)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #173 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (28)**

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


### Forge Master

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #25 Top Grossing · Strategy, #55 Top Free · Role Playing, #69 Top Free · Strategy, #118 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

**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 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 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Idle Sword Master or Forge Master?

Idle Sword Master currently peaks at #157 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*