# Forge Master vs Idle Flight Manager

The clearest difference is chart position: Forge Master at #15 against Idle Flight Manager's #169. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forge Master sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Flight Manager sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forge Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.5K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Forge Master's written reviews are positive against 65% of Idle Flight Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Forge Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Flight Manager every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forge Master | Idle Flight Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-master-idle-rpg/id6746636289/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-flight-manager/id6761718791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **64.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #169 |
| Size | 290 MB | 327 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lessmore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579865033) | [INFINITY GAMES, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088875165) |

## What reviewers say

### Forge Master

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #26 Top Grossing · Strategy, #59 Top Free · Role Playing, #76 Top Free · Strategy, #114 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 (14)**

| 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 |
| Second Starter Offer | $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 |
| Third Starter Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Token Pack | $25.00 | one-time |
| Large Daily Deal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gem Pack | $99.99 | 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 Flight Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-flight-manager/id6761718791)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Build your own global airline empire from a single plane to a fleet of jumbo jets. Design routes on a real map, manage aircraft, and earn revenue even while offline. Experience unpredictable events and a dynamic used-plane market.

**Highlights:** Live world map with real-time plane tracking, Over 50 real aircraft across 10 tiers, 9 unlockable world regions, Offline revenue accumulation, Random in-game events, Auto Flight Manager for network optimization, Daily used-plane market

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Carbon Offset Small | $4.99 | one-time |
| Navigator | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass: Founders Edition | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Globe Trotter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Carbon Offset Medium | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass v2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to ULTRA (from RFA) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Auto Manager | $19.99 | one-time |
| Carbon Offset Large | $19.99 | one-time |
| ULTRA Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Tycoon Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forge Master free?

Forge Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Flight Manager free?

Idle Flight Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Forge Master or Idle Flight Manager?

Forge Master is rated higher. Forge Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Idle Flight Manager averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Forge Master or Idle Flight Manager have ads?

Both Forge Master and Idle Flight Manager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forge Master or Idle Flight Manager?

Forge Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Flight Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, Forge Master was updated on October 30, 2026 and Idle Flight Manager on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Forge Master or Idle Flight Manager?

Forge Master currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Idle Flight Manager at #169. 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.*