Comparison

Forge Master vs Idle Life

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

Head to head
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!

About

Idle Life

Plan your day, develop skills, and build a life that grows over time. Earn money, invest wisely, and automate tasks to achieve your goals. This idle simulation game lets you play your way, with short sessions offering significant rewards.

Highlights
  • Plan your day and chase goals
  • Grind skills and land better jobs
  • Invest smartly and build momentum
  • Manage energy and hunger
  • Automate tasks with upgrades
  • Complete daily goals
Features
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Plan your day, chase goals, and build a life that compounds. Grind skills, land better jobs, invest smartly, and turn routines into momentum. PLAY YOUR WAY Work shifts to earn, study and read to grow stats, then unlock higher-tier careers Manage energy and hunger with smarter sleep and meals that shape your day Deposit in the bank, take a spin at simulated blackjack, or save for your first business Daily goals keep you on track: “Work 2 shifts”, “Study 30 min”, “Sleep before midnight” Upgrade beds, kitchens, and tools to automate the boring and amplify good decisions STRATEGY THAT RESPECTS YOUR TIME Short sessions pay off: finish a few focused tasks, come back stronger tomorrow Level up to unlock new jobs, perks, and study paths Build habits that stick: meal prep, power naps, learning streaks, and better planning Pick your style: scholar, hustler, investor, founder. Download and start your path from shift worker to savvy operator.

Screenshots

Forge Master4 screens
Idle Life4 screens

Verdict

The call

Forge Master and Idle Life both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Forge Master's written reviews are positive against 20% of Idle Life's. Forge Master also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 1.8K) and chart position (#18 vs #84). Idle Life's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, 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. Forge Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Life sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Forge Master against 4.7 for Idle Life. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.6K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Forge Master's written reviews are positive against 20% of Idle Life's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forge Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Life weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Forge Master versus Idle Life: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForge MasterIdle Life
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.6K ratings) — better4.7 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews — better20.5% of reviews
Number of ratings8.6K — better1.8K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#18 — better#84
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB449 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLessmore GmbHMamboo Entertainment

Customer experience

Forge Master

All ratings8,382 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews869 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative30.7%

Idle Life

All ratings1,332 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral17.4%
Negative62.1%

Bugs and 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

Idle Life

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Forge Master

One-time10
  • Small Gem Pack$1.99
  • Tiny Daily Deal$1.99
  • First Starter Offer$1.99
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  • Medium Gem Pack$6.99
  • Small Daily Deal$6.99
  • Medium Token Pack$7.00
  • Main Battle Progress Pass$9.99
  • Medium Daily Deal$19.99
  • Large Gem Pack$24.99
  • Large Daily Deal$49.99
10 purchases

Idle Life

One-time10
  • Small Gems$2.99
  • Premium Car G$2.99
  • Premium Car Lambox$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Big Gems$9.99
  • Girlfriend Bundle$14.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$19.99
  • Enormous Gems$24.99
  • Gems Bundle$24.99
  • Immortality$39.99

Questions

Is Forge Master free?
Forge Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Life free?
Idle Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forge Master or Idle Life?
Forge Master is rated higher. Forge Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Idle Life averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Forge Master or Idle Life have ads?
Both Forge Master and Idle Life show ads.
Which is updated more often, Forge Master or Idle Life?
Forge Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Life weekly. Most recently, Forge Master was updated on November 5, 2026 and Idle Life on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Forge Master or Idle Life?
Forge Master currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Idle Life at #84. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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