# Forge Master vs Idle Life

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 #97). 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Forge Master | Idle Life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-master-idle-rpg/id6746636289/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-life-simulator/id6752850512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **59.8% of reviews** | 20.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #97 |
| Size | 290 MB | 449 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lessmore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579865033) | [Mamboo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695085244) |

## What reviewers say

### Forge Master

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #29 Top Grossing · Strategy, #66 Top Free · Role Playing, #82 Top Free · Strategy, #132 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| Medium Token Pack | $7.00 | one-time |
| Main Battle Progress Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Daily Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Daily Deal | $49.99 | 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


### Idle Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-life-simulator/id6752850512)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Car G | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Car Lambox | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Girlfriend Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gems Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Immortality | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #97. 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.*