# Draft Showdown vs Forge Master

Draft Showdown and Forge Master both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Draft Showdown's written reviews are positive against 60% of Forge Master's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draft Showdown sells 25 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Draft Showdown against 4.8 for Forge Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Draft Showdown's written reviews are positive against 60% of Forge Master's.

Draft Showdown ships an update fortnightly, Forge Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draft Showdown | Forge Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draft-showdown/id6743368869/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-master-idle-rpg/id6746636289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 60.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #29 | **#18** |
| Size | 427 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Lessmore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579865033) |

## What reviewers say

### Draft Showdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draft-showdown/id6743368869)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Strategy, #71 Top Grossing · Strategy, #89 Top Grossing · Casual, #127 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced strategy card battles where you draft a squad and watch them auto-combat in real-time. Adapt your tactics round after round to outsmart opponents and achieve victory. Matches are quick, offering depth for veterans and accessibility for newcomers.

**Highlights:** Draft a squad in seconds, Real-time auto-combat, Adapt tactics round after round, Build a signature four-card load-out, Innovative fourth draw for comebacks, Hybrid-casual gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Common Unlock Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Many Chips | $2.99 | one-time |
| Showdown Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rare Unlock Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Commander Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Showdown Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Triple Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| NoAds Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arena Unlock Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Unlock Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chip Mega Stack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pass | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and well-made game
- 👍 Cute art style
- 🚀 Simple and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🔍 Progression issues after Arena 3
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Unfair power-up distribution

**Reported bugs**

- Account resets after updates
- Disconnects during matches
- Incorrect in-app purchase information

**Requested features**

- More game modes
- Improved matchmaking system
- Fairer progression system
- Better customer support


### Forge Master

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #32 Top Grossing · Strategy, #51 Top Free · Role Playing, #63 Top Free · Strategy, #139 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 Draft Showdown free?

Draft Showdown 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, Draft Showdown or Forge Master?

Forge Master is rated higher. Draft Showdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Forge Master averages 4.8 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Draft Showdown or Forge Master have ads?

Both Draft Showdown and Forge Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Draft Showdown or Forge Master?

Draft Showdown ships an update fortnightly, and Forge Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Draft Showdown was updated on September 26, 2026 and Forge Master on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Draft Showdown or Forge Master?

Draft Showdown currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Forge Master at #18. 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.*