Comparison

Forgebound vs Live Hard, Die Hard

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

Head to head
About

Forgebound

Become a blacksmith in a world threatened by ancient darkness. Forge weapons and armor to fulfill customer requests while investigating mysterious events across three distinct cities to uncover the truth.

Highlights
  • Immersive blacksmith simulation
  • Forge weapons and armor
  • Craft gear for customers
  • Uncover hidden truths
  • Solve mysteries in three cities
  • Take on quests
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Unsettling rumors are spreading across the continent. Ancient seals are starting to unravel, and the Black Oathbound move in the shadows. As a blacksmith, you’ll take on requests from across the land, forging weapons and crafting gear— all while uncovering the hidden truth behind the darkness. -An immersive blacksmith simulation Process materials and forge powerful weapons and armor to meet the diverse demands of the customers who visit your forge each day. -Solve the strange occurrences in three cities Take on quests in the agricultural city of Valastein, the commercial hub of Ventira, and the harbor town of Portlaria—and draw closer to the truth. Forgebound— Save the world with your hammer.

About

Live Hard, Die Hard

Lead an elite special forces unit against an alien invasion in this real-time strategy game. Manage your troops' combat, recovery, and stress levels to defend Earth from extinction.

Highlights
  • Real-time combat command
  • Troop recovery and resistance management
  • Soldier stress management
  • Strategic artillery deployment
  • Elite special forces unit leadership
Features
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Busy but Addictive! This BATTLE x MEDICAL Counter-Invasion Real-Time Strategy is like nothing you've ever seen! An army of aliens is here to invade the Earth! Show the Earth-style greeting to those unwanted visitors who lounge around our grounds! Lead your troops to extinguish zillions of aliens! In the year 20XX... Humanity stands on the brink of extinction after a sudden alien invasion. The only hope: a final assault on the enemy’s central command, the Terminal Core. As commander of an elite special forces unit, you lead the desperate charge for survival. ◆Nonstop Real-Time Combat◆ Your soldiers march and fight on their own, but your orders decide who lives. Call retreats, deploy reinforcements, unleash skills, and time your artillery with deadly precision. Victory belongs to those who command the moment! ◆Another Battlefield Behind the Frontline◆ Wounded soldiers are evacuated for treatment, but every loss strains those left behind. Hold the line too long, and your formation collapses. Balance recovery and resistance! ◆Stress Management◆ Fierce battles wound not only the body… but the mind as well. As commander, it is your duty to reward the soldiers who’ve fought with all they have! A small light of gratitude that keeps their hearts from breaking.

Screenshots

Forgebound4 screens
Live Hard, Die Hard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Live Hard, Die Hard at 100% against Forgebound's 42%. Live Hard, Die Hard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Forgebound's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Forgebound costs $1.99 and Live Hard, Die Hard $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Hard, Die Hard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Forgebound's written reviews are positive against 100% of Live Hard, Die Hard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forgebound ships an update every 3 weeks, Live Hard, Die Hard every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Forgebound versus Live Hard, Die Hard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForgeboundLive Hard, Die Hard
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size368 MB443 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIINEXUSAsobism.Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Forgebound

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral20.8%
Negative37.5%

Live Hard, Die Hard

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Forgebound

No in-app purchases

None

Live Hard, Die Hard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forgebound free?
Forgebound costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Hard, Die Hard free?
Live Hard, Die Hard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Forgebound or Live Hard, Die Hard?
Live Hard, Die Hard is rated higher. Forgebound averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Live Hard, Die Hard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Forgebound or Live Hard, Die Hard have ads?
Neither Forgebound nor Live Hard, Die Hard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forgebound or Live Hard, Die Hard?
Forgebound ships an update every 3 weeks, and Live Hard, Die Hard every 9 days. Most recently, Forgebound was updated on October 24, 2026 and Live Hard, Die Hard on October 28, 2026.

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