Comparison

ForgeBlock vs Lantern Keeaper

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

Head to head
About

ForgeBlock

Features
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FORJA The block puzzle forged in metal. Slide. Lock. Forge. Clear lines and unleash the power of metal in the most addictive puzzle of the year. FORJA isn't just another block puzzle. Every piece you place rings like a hammer on an anvil. Every line you clear sends metallic sparks flying. Every combo brings you one step closer to legend. HOW TO PLAY Drag metal pieces onto the 8×8 board. Complete rows or columns to clear them and score points. Pieces fit or they don't — no rotations, just pure strategy. Easy to learn. Nearly impossible to master. FEATURES METALLIC COMBO SYSTEM Clear multiple lines at once and trigger Fever Mode. Multipliers skyrocket and points pour in without mercy. From "Clean Strike" to "Master Forger" — every combo has its own name in the forge. DAILY CHALLENGE A brand-new challenge every day with a unique board pattern. Complete it and earn exclusive bonus points. How many days in a row can you keep your streak alive? LEVEL UP As you place pieces, your level rises and your score multiplier grows with it. Reach the top and turn every block into pure gold. DAILY GOAL Hit the day's point target to unlock rewards. The progress bar shows exactly how close you are. HINT SYSTEM Stuck? Hints highlight the best possible moves on the board. Use them wisely — they're your most valuable resource. VISUAL THEMES Unlock exclusive themes that transform the board and the blocks. From the dark forge to electric plasma. PRECISE HAPTICS Every placement, every combo, every personal record — the phone vibrates to make you feel the impact of metal. GAME CENTER Compete against players worldwide on the global leaderboard. Do you have what it takes to reach the top? PERFECT FOR Quick sessions on the go or on the couch Players who want strategic depth without endless tutorials Fans of classic puzzles who crave a visually stunning experience Anyone who needs "just one more game" before going to sleep NO TIME PRESSURE FORJA doesn't rush you. No timer. No lives. Think, plan and place every piece with the precision of a master blacksmith. Free to download. Forge your legend. FORJA Metal Block Puzzle.

About

Lantern Keeaper

Guide lost forest creatures home each night by strategically placing magical lanterns. Solve handcrafted puzzles with environmental interactions and unique creature behaviors. Enjoy calm, one-thumb gameplay designed for short sessions.

Highlights
  • 80 handcrafted levels
  • Four creature types
  • Environmental interactions
  • Hazard systems
  • Short play sessions
  • Offline play
Features
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Lantern Keeaper is a cozy portrait-mode puzzle game for iPhone. Each night, lost forest creatures step into the valley and wait for safe guidance home. Players become the Lantern Keeper and use a limited number of magical lanterns to light routes, activate objects, and protect every traveler before dawn. Key Features - 80 handcrafted-feel levels across four chapters - four creature behaviors: Rabbit, Fox, Deer, and Owl - environmental interactions including bridges, gates, switches, and crystals - hazard systems including thorns, fog, and wind - fast sessions designed for three to five minute play windows - full offline play with local save data How to Play 1. Select a glowing lantern node on the puzzle board. 2. Place or rotate a lantern to change the illuminated route. 3. Watch creatures react to the available light and path conditions. 4. Adjust the board until the required creatures safely reach home. 5. Earn stars, unlock more levels, and collect hint rewards. Design Intent Lantern Keeaper focuses on calm decision-making instead of reflex-heavy input. The visual direction leans into warm storybook lighting, deep blue night tones, and readable one-thumb-friendly controls.

Screenshots

ForgeBlock4 screens
Lantern Keeaper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lantern Keeaper at none against ForgeBlock's 10. Lantern Keeaper also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. ForgeBlock sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Lantern Keeaper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ForgeBlock versus Lantern Keeaper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForgeBlockLantern Keeaper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—55 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB101 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJuan Ignacio Moron ArandaNikaka Mikadze

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ForgeBlock

One-time10
  • Theme Crimson$1.99
  • Theme Abyss$1.99
  • Theme Shadow$1.99
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  • Theme Neon$1.99
  • Theme Arctic$1.99
  • Theme Inferno$1.99
  • Theme Ancient$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Complete Theme Pack$3.99
  • FORGE VIP$6.99
None

Lantern Keeaper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ForgeBlock free?
ForgeBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lantern Keeaper free?
Lantern Keeaper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ForgeBlock or Lantern Keeaper have ads?
ForgeBlock shows ads; Lantern Keeaper does not.

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