Comparison

Death Clock vs Forgeborn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Death Clock

Features
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Death Clock is a private, no-login tool for probabilistic longevity projections. Complete a structured assessment across lifestyle and health factors, then view: - projected age intervals - percentile vs. demographic cohort - model-based scenario comparisons Built for clarity: - 100% free - no account creation - no paywall - no data persistence in account profiles The projection engine uses Monte Carlo simulation and statistical mortality modeling to generate ranges, not certainties. Important: this app is for informational use only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

About

Forgeborn

Transform self-improvement into an engaging game. Build habits, complete quests, earn XP, and develop into your ideal self through daily discipline. Track progress across life areas, engage in fitness challenges, and explore guided meditations.

Highlights
  • Habit tracking across life areas
  • RPG progression with XP and skill trees
  • Fitness tracking and guided programs
  • Guided meditations and Stoic wisdom
  • Social leagues and co-op challenges
  • Progress visualization and insights
Features
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Forgeborn turns self-improvement into a game worth playing. Build real-life habits, complete daily quests, earn XP, and forge the person you want to become, one disciplined day at a time. LIVE BY QUESTS Track habits across every area of life: mind, body, wealth, relationships, career, and spirit. Build custom quests, schedule them by day, and keep your streak alive. THE FORGE - REAL RPG PROGRESSION Earn XP and level up. Train the Four Cardinal Virtues, choose a Class, unlock skill trees, collect equipment, and ascend through Prestige once you hit the cap. FITNESS & CHALLENGES Take on guided programs like the 90-Day Forge Body and 75 Forge. Track your weight and waist over time, keep a workout log, and add optional private progress photos. Connect Apple Health to auto-complete your fitness quests. MIND & DISCIPLINE Start with a Morning Intention, close with an Evening Examen, log your mood, and follow guided Stoic meditations, narrated with timeless wisdom from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. COMPETE & GROW TOGETHER Climb Weekly Leagues from Bronze to Diamond, take on Co-op Boss Raids with friends, and join seasonal events. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Heatmaps, habit-strength scores, weekly insights from the Sage, and your own story unfolding chapter by chapter. Forged through discipline. Born through the grind. Start today.

Screenshots

Death Clock4 screens
Forgeborn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Forgeborn at none against Death Clock's shown. Forgeborn also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Death Clock ships an update every 2 months, Forgeborn every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Death Clock versus Forgeborn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeath ClockForgeborn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTom HestasArthur Wilmoth

In-app purchases

None

Death Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Forgeborn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Death Clock free?
Death Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forgeborn free?
Forgeborn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Death Clock or Forgeborn have ads?
Death Clock shows ads; Forgeborn does not.
Which is updated more often, Death Clock or Forgeborn?
Death Clock ships an update every 2 months, and Forgeborn every 2 days. Most recently, Death Clock was updated on October 25, 2026 and Forgeborn on October 24, 2026.

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