MudForge vs AIVU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MudForge
This client connects you to text-based multiplayer games, offering advanced features for customization and automation. It supports scripting, custom widgets, and multiple connections, catering to both new and experienced players.
- Connect to any MUD server
- GMCP and MSDP protocol support
- Lua plugin engine for scripting
- Triggers, aliases, timers, and variables
- Built-in mapper with pathfinding
- ANSI color support
- Multiple simultaneous connections
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MudForge is a modern, cross-platform client for connecting to Multi-User Dungeons (MUDs) — text-based multiplayer games that have been running since the dawn of the internet. Features: - Connect to any MUD server with direct TCP connections - Full GMCP and MSDP protocol support - Lua plugin engine for scripting and automation - Triggers, aliases, timers, and variables - Built-in mapper with pathfinding - ANSI color support - Multiple simultaneous connections - Plugin system with canvas, HTML, and text widgets Whether you're a veteran MUDder or just discovering text-based gaming, MudForge gives you the tools to play your way.
AIVU
Easily connect and manage your smart glasses. Customize device settings, explore smart features, and receive important updates and support. Enhance your smart glasses experience with this essential companion app.
- Connect and manage smart glasses
- Customize device settings
- Explore smart features
- Get device updates
- Access support
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Easily manage your AIVU smart glasses and unlock more intelligent features. With AIVU, you can: • Quickly connect and manage your smart glasses • Adjust and customize device settings • Explore additional smart features and services • Get device updates and support Smart glasses start with AIVU.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MudForge at 67% against AIVU's 0%. MudForge also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MudForge ships an update fortnightly, AIVU weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | MudForge | AIVU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | World Coffee Information | TOZO INC |
Customer experience
MudForge
AIVU
In-app purchases
MudForge
No in-app purchases
AIVU
No in-app purchases
