Comparison

Forge Master vs Evo Defense

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

Evo Defense

Defend your planet from monster invasions by summoning, merging, and evolving heroes. This roguelike tower defense game offers quick, strategic matches with endless replayability. Enjoy casual fun or competitive PvP with adorable characters and deep tactical choices.

Highlights
  • Summon, merge, and evolve heroes
  • Roguelike tower defense gameplay
  • Quick 3-minute matches
  • Triple randomness for endless surprises
  • Multiple game modes (PvE, PvP, Co-op)
  • Strategic hero and item builds
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Sown falls. Monsters Rise. Your planet faces a sudden monster invasion. Now it's your turn to lead. Step up as the royal king who will summon, merge, and evolve adorable heroes to protect your planet from endless waves of invaders! Evo Defense is an innovative merge & evolve roguelike tower defense game where strategy meets random luck. Every match lasts only 3 minutes but offers hundreds of strategic builds — quick, exciting, and endlessly replayable! Designed for both casual enjoyment and competitive PvP depth. Get ready for the brand new casual strategic TD experience! [Game Features] ◆ Easy to Start, Fun to Master Just three simple steps to victory — Summon, Merge, Enhance! ◆ Triple Randomness, Endless Surprises Summons, skills, and 2-in-1 merging are all random. No two matches are ever the same. Random mechanics and hero progression keep each match fresh. ◆ Quick 3-Minute Matches Easy one-hand controls and 3-minute matches fit perfectly into mobile lifestyles. ◆ Adorable Yet Strategic A vibrant visual style with deep tactical choices beneath its cute surface. Seven hero classes, countless formations and strategic combos! Richer monster attributes require more adaptive strategy builds (King x Heroes x Weapon x Totem x Cloak x Fort. And more coming...)! ◆ Infinite Challenges & Multiple Modes Explore diverse game modes that redefine tower defense — PvE stages, creative PvP Arena, Co-op mode, Guild Challenges, Mini Games, and more! Team up in Co-op, fight alongside guildmates, or climb the global PvP leaderboard. Experience the ultimate test of luck, teamwork, and strategy! Join us now to start a brand new casual strategic tower defense adventure! [Follow Us] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvoDefenseOfficial/ Discord: https://discord.gg/evodefense Youtube: www.youtube.com/@EvoDefenseMergeTD Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evodefense_official Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/EvoDefense_MergeTD/ X: https://x.com/EvoDefenseM_TD

Screenshots

Forge Master4 screens
Evo Defense4 screens

Verdict

The call

Forge Master and Evo Defense both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Forge Master's written reviews are positive against 41% of Evo Defense's. Forge Master also leads on chart position (#16 vs #50). Evo Defense's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Evo Defense 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 Evo Defense. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.8K and 9.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Forge Master's written reviews are positive against 41% of Evo Defense's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forge Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Evo Defense fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Forge Master versus Evo Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForge MasterEvo Defense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.8K ratings) — better4.7 (9.7K ratings)
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews — better40.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8.8K9.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#16 — better#50
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB1.8 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLessmore GmbHBlue Planet Joy

Customer experience

Forge Master

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

Evo Defense

All ratings9,681 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews470 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative50.2%

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

Evo Defense

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

Evo Defense

One-time10
  • US$0.99 Pack$0.99
  • US$1.99 Pack$1.99
  • US$2.99 Pack$2.99
Show 7 more
  • US$4.99 Pack$4.99
  • US$9.99 Pack$9.99
  • US$14.99 Pack$14.99
  • US$19.99 Pack$19.99
  • US$29.99 Pack$29.99
  • US$49.99 Pack$49.99
  • US$99.99 Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Forge Master free?
Forge Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Evo Defense free?
Evo Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forge Master or Evo Defense?
Forge Master is rated higher. Forge Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Evo Defense averages 4.7 from 9.7K ratings.
Do Forge Master or Evo Defense have ads?
Both Forge Master and Evo Defense show ads.
Which is updated more often, Forge Master or Evo Defense?
Forge Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Evo Defense fortnightly. Most recently, Forge Master was updated on November 10, 2026 and Evo Defense on November 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, Forge Master or Evo Defense?
Forge Master currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and Evo Defense at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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