FORGION vs SideQuest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FORGION
This app gamifies personal growth by blending habit tracking with RPG elements. Progress through a 28-day journey, complete quests inspired by historical figures, and earn experience points to level up your alter-ego and life.
- 28-day LegendPath for goal setting
- RPG-style quests and XP progression
- Guidance from historical figures
- Quest Bank with historical protocols
- Mentor Council for actionable advice
- Progress tracking with streaks
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FORGION combines a habit tracker with an RPG. Complete quests, earn XP, and progress through a customized 28-day LegendPath (your hero’s journey). Consult some of the greatest minds of all time (Aristotle, Tesla, da Vinci) for guidance to hit your goals. Every action you track levels up your alter-ego and your life, with clear progress after every step. What Awaits You: • LegendPath: a curated path of quests that builds momentum day by day for your 28-day goal. • Quest Bank: ready-made protocols inspired by history’s greats. • XP & Streaks: progress you can see with every action. • Mentor Council: ask questions and get actionable guidance. • Privacy & Control: Restore Purchases and Delete Account in-app. Founders Edition launches with World 1: Rebirth, the first mentors, and ongoing quest drops. Join early and help shape the next worlds. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SideQuest
Transform your to-do list into an epic RPG adventure. Complete tasks with a focus timer and unlock unique story chapters, characters, and loot. Designed for ADHD brains, it offers a compelling narrative to keep you engaged and motivated.
- RPG-style task completion
- Customizable hero and world
- Serialized narrative with recurring NPCs
- Loot drops and equipment rewards
- Flexible focus timer
- Dynamic Island and Lock Screen widgets
- Co-op focus sessions via SharePlay
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Your to-do list deserves an epic story. SideQuest turns real tasks into RPG adventures. Set a focus timer, complete your task, and unlock a unique story chapter featuring your hero, recurring characters, and loot drops — every single time. BUILT FOR ADHD BRAINS Every focus app gives you a timer. SideQuest gives you a reason to use it. A serialized narrative evolves with every quest you complete, so there's always a cliffhanger pulling you back. YOUR STORY, YOUR WORLD - Create a custom hero in the world of your choice — dark fantasy, anime, sci-fi, or describe your own - Meet 5 recurring NPCs: a Mentor, Rival, Trickster, Villain, and a Mysterious figure who knows too much - 8 rotating story arcs with 7 stages each — setup, twists, climax, and fallout - Every story is unique to your hero REAL REWARDS FOR REAL WORK - Loot drops from Common to Legendary with unique artwork - Equipment with XP multipliers — yes, you can earn a legendary sword for doing laundry - Streak bonuses, level-up milestones, and cosmetic rewards - Prestige system for players who want a fresh season FOCUS FEATURES - Flexible timer: 1-120 minutes, with presets for 25, 30, 45, and 60 min - Dynamic Island & Lock Screen widgets show your quest timer - Task backlog with repeat schedules (daily, weekdays, custom) - Co-op focus sessions via SharePlay — up to 4 heroes, +25% XP bonus - Apple Music integration - Siri Shortcuts for quick embark No account required. Your story starts now. Your tasks aren't chores anymore. They're side quests. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FORGION at 5.0 against SideQuest's 4.4. FORGION also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). SideQuest's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. FORGION sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and SideQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FORGION holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SideQuest has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FORGION | SideQuest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Atlantis Built, LLC | Raymonjit Nijjar |
Customer experience
FORGION
SideQuest
In-app purchases
FORGION
- Legend - Monthly$7.991 Month
- Legend - Annual$49.991 Year
SideQuest
- Side Quest Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Side Quest Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year









