# Forge Master vs Evo Defense

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. 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Forge Master | Evo Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-master-idle-rpg/id6746636289/reviews)** | [4.7 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evo-defense/id6755173751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.8K | **9.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.8% of reviews** | 40.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | #32 |
| Size | 290 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lessmore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579865033) | [Blue Planet Joy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852431406) |

## What reviewers say

### Forge Master

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #29 Top Grossing · Strategy, #55 Top Free · Role Playing, #69 Top Free · Strategy, #131 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


### Evo Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evo-defense/id6755173751)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #43 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US$0.99 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| US$1.99 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| US$2.99 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| US$4.99 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| US$9.99 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| US$14.99 Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| US$19.99 Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| US$29.99 Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| US$49.99 Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| US$99.99 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #17 in the App Store charts, and Evo Defense at #32. 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.*