# Astro Drift vs Emberforge

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Astro Drift at 3 against Emberforge's 1. Emberforge's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astro Drift sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Emberforge sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Astro Drift against 5.0 for Emberforge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astro Drift | Emberforge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-drift-an-idle-game/id6757321867/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberforge-idle-blacksmith/id6795720676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zayn Siddiqui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797824971) | [Grey Line Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795720678) |

## What reviewers say

### Astro Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-drift-an-idle-game/id6757321867)

Engage in a space mining adventure where you collect gems, upgrade your ship, and battle enemies. Experiment with ship modifications and unlock permanent upgrades to grow your space economy, even when offline.

**Highlights:** Asteroid mining, Ship upgrades, Laser combat, Mod loadouts, Advancement tree, Offline progression

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds - 20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - 60 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - 125 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - 260 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - 475 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - 700 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - 1500 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Emberforge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberforge-idle-blacksmith/id6795720676)

Build the ultimate blacksmith empire in this cozy idle game. Earn gold even while offline, unlock new stations, and forge legendary items. Reforge your legacy with permanent bonuses for faster progression.

**Highlights:** 13 unlockable forge stations, 26 economic upgrades, 24 legendary Masterworks to forge, Offline earnings, Prestige system with permanent bonuses, Daily rewards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Gems Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Anvil | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems Huge | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gems Mega | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astro Drift free?

Astro Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Emberforge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Astro Drift or Emberforge?

Astro Drift and Emberforge are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Astro Drift or Emberforge have ads?

Neither Astro Drift nor Emberforge shows ads.

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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.*