# Sushi Idle vs EmberForge

The clearest difference is rating: Sushi Idle at 5.0 against EmberForge's 3.7. Sushi Idle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). EmberForge's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EmberForge sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Sushi Idle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sushi Idle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EmberForge has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Sushi Idle's written reviews are positive against 50% of EmberForge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sushi Idle ships an update every 6 weeks, EmberForge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sushi Idle | EmberForge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sushi-idle/id6759832136/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberforge-idle-tycoon/id6792414502/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HAREPPO](https://appshunter.io/developer/604325074) | [BRAXTON REED CHANDLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792414504) |

## What reviewers say

### Sushi Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sushi-idle/id6759832136)

Tap your way to building a vast sushi empire. Hire chefs and construct factories to automate production, even when you're offline. Unlock powerful facilities and upgrade your tapping power to become a sushi tycoon.

**Highlights:** Tap to earn sushi, Hire chefs and build factories, Automated offline production, Unlock unique sushi facilities, Upgrade tapping power, Prestige system for permanent bonuses, Level up rewards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### EmberForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberforge-idle-tycoon/id6792414502)

Build a blacksmithing empire through tapping and strategic upgrades. Hire workers to generate gold even when offline, and unlock powerful producers to expand your business. Features a deep progression system with prestige mechanics and cosmetic customization.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-earn core gameplay, Multiple tiers of producers, Reforge and Ascension prestige systems, Offline earnings, Achievements and daily rewards, Cosmetic forge skins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Tapper | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Obsidian Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Efficient Offline | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gilded Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dragonfire Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ember Shard Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sushi Idle free?

Sushi Idle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EmberForge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sushi Idle or EmberForge?

Sushi Idle is rated higher. Sushi Idle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EmberForge averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Sushi Idle or EmberForge have ads?

Both Sushi Idle and EmberForge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sushi Idle or EmberForge?

Sushi Idle ships an update every 6 weeks, and EmberForge every 5 days. Most recently, Sushi Idle was updated on October 8, 2026 and EmberForge on October 31, 2026.

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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.*