Comparison

Tiny Artificer vs Mushroom War

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

Head to head
About

Tiny Artificer

Features
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Welcome to 《Tiny Artificer》 – a unique game that cleverly blends relaxing match-3 gameplay with the art of cultivation and artifact refining. You will play as a cultivator just beginning your immortal journey, forging legendary divine weapons through skillful matches, and steadily rising to become a renowned Artificer Master in the world of cultivation! 【Core Gameplay】 Accepting Orders:Log in to the game, and NPCs will send you various artifact refining orders. Match-3 Refining: Tap connected identical elements on the board to perform cross-shaped eliminations. Different elimination counts trigger different combo effects. By wisely using power-ups and chained matches, you can forge ultimate magical artifact in the crucible. Completing Orders: Deliver the required magical artifacts to NPCs to increase favorability and earn generous experience rewards. Favorability System:As favorability increases, you will unlock exclusive NPC storylines waiting to be explored. Ascension & Tribulation: Once you have accumulated enough experience, you will face a tribulation storyline that will help you ascend to the Immortal Realm and become a true powerhouse! Main Storyline: Each ascension unlocks an entirely new chapter of the story. 【Featured Systems】 Elegant Chinese Aesthetic: A fresh and refined art style, paired with dynamic and ethereal xianxia music, creates an immersive cultivation world. 【Game Features】 Easy to learn, deep with strategy – Beneath the simple match-3 rules lies a deep layer of strategy regarding refining order and skill combos. No need to grind or pay heavily – Just a small amount of time each day is enough to steadily grow in power and enjoy the joy of cultivation. Download 《Tiny Artificer》 now and begin your match-3 cultivation refining journey! Here, every match is a step toward the peak of the Immortal Realm.

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Mushroom War

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The ultimate Idle Tower Defense (TD) strategy game! Lead your mushroom army through 6 eras of evolution—from Stone Age to Cyber Future. Build, upgrade, and defend your kingdom in this addictive offline TD experience. LEAD THE MUSHROOM REVOLUTION Command a unique army and guide your civilization across time. Transform simple spores into powerful futuristic warriors and dominate the battlefield. STRATEGIZE, EVOLVE, AND CONQUER Experience a deep yet accessible strategy game that blends classic tower defense with idle progression and RPG elements. GAME FEATURES: 6 ERAS OF EVOLUTION Progress through different ages, unlocking new units, technologies, and visual styles: Primal Age: Primitive spores and basic defense Ancient Era: Organized formations and tactics Medieval Age: Armored units and siege weapons Industrial Age: Machines and steam-powered warfare Modern Era: Advanced weapons and tactical units Cyber Future: High-tech warriors and laser combat DEEP STRATEGY GAMEPLAY Customize your upgrades, plan your defense, and adapt your tactics to survive endless enemy waves. FAST & CASUAL BATTLES Enjoy quick sessions that are easy to play anywhere, anytime. OFFLINE PLAY Play without Wi-Fi and enjoy the full game on the go. IDLE PROGRESSION Upgrade your army and grow stronger even when you're away. WHY PLAY MUSHROOM WAR? Lightweight and optimized performance Visually evolving battlefields Hundreds of levels and challenges Easy to learn, hard to master Lead your army and defend your kingdom now!

Screenshots

Tiny Artificer4 screens
Mushroom War4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tiny Artificer and Mushroom War are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Tiny Artificer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mushroom War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tiny Artificer versus Mushroom War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny ArtificerMushroom War
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB227 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrange Labs Information Technology HongKong LimitedHangzhou Rolling Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tiny Artificer

One-time1
  • First Recharge Gift Pack$0.99
10 purchases

Mushroom War

One-time10
  • Starter Pack – Begin Your Adventure$0.99
  • 2000 Diamonds - Super Discount Sale$1.49
  • 6050 Diamonds - Super Discount Sale$4.49
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  • Coin Bundle – Double Your Wealth!$5.99
  • Monthly VIP Membership$7.99
  • 12200 Diamonds Super Discount Sale$8.99
  • Slayer Pass$9.99
  • Merchant Bundle – Trade & Win Big!$14.99
  • 9500 Diamonds$22.99
  • bigoffer$22.99

Questions

Is Tiny Artificer free?
Tiny Artificer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mushroom War free?
Mushroom War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tiny Artificer or Mushroom War have ads?
Both Tiny Artificer and Mushroom War show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Artificer or Mushroom War?
Tiny Artificer ships an update fortnightly, and Mushroom War fortnightly. Most recently, Tiny Artificer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Mushroom War on October 11, 2026.

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