Comparison

Dynamite Blue vs Fave Forge

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

Head to head
About

Dynamite Blue

Explore a cyberpunk city divided by social strata, where a small private investigation agency takes on cases that uncover the city's dark secrets. Engage in strategic turn-based combat with elemental matchups and unique hero abilities.

Highlights
  • Cyberpunk city exploration
  • Strategic elemental combat
  • Guardian Stone mechanics
  • Over 60 unique heroes
  • Hero backstory 'Pocket Stories'
  • Team-based battle resources
Features
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◆ Welcome to Vierhaven A future where Jagear — technology that replaces parts of the body with machinery — has spread across the world. A single city splits into three uneasy layers: the Air Ground high above, home to the privileged few; the lawless Under Ground where no light reaches; and the Mid Ground in between, where ordinary people get through one day at a time. ◆ Dynamite Blue — Just Another Day at the Agency · A small private investigation agency in a corner of the Mid Ground, taking any odd job that comes its way · Pocket-change cases that spiral into something shaking the city's underbelly · No money, no connections — but a cheerful crew that always sees a job through ◆ Six-Element Matchups and Guardian Stone Breaks · A six-element cycle of strengths and weaknesses, where every move can decide the battle · Guardian Stone Breaks reward clever matchups by turning the tide · Strategy completed by a shared battle resource your whole team builds together · Every team composition makes for a battle of its own ◆ 60+ Heroes, Each With a Story to Tell · Over 60 unique characters, written and drawn with care · "Pocket Stories" — personal tales that give every hero their own backstory · Companions who grow together with your team

About

Fave Forge

Assemble a mercenary squad, craft powerful, randomized gear, and evolve your favorite heroine. Battle dragons and explore dungeons, strategically combining hero skills and equipment to overcome challenges.

Highlights
  • Craft randomized gear with unique stats
  • Customize hero growth through equipment
  • Form a three-hero mercenary squad
  • Battle dragons and various dungeons
  • Unlock new hero appearances and skins
  • Strategic, simple combat system
Features
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Your favorite can become stronger. As long as she has the right gear. Lead a magical mercenary squad, craft powerful equipment, and conquer dragons and dungeons. Compare gear with randomized stats and swap in stronger pieces to create your own ultimate heroine. [Give Your Best Gear to Your Favorite] Focus your resources on the heroine you love most. Mix and match weapons, armor, and accessories to shape her growth the way you want—whether that means more damage, better survivability, or smoother skill usage. [Gear That Changes Every Time You Craft] Every piece of gear comes with different stats and value. Enjoy the thrill of finding stronger loot, replacing old gear, and growing your heroes with better equipment. [Build a Mercenary Team of Three] Form a squad with three heroes across the front and back lines. Combine their roles and skills, then unleash abilities at the right moment to turn the tide of battle. [Dragons and a Variety of Dungeons] Challenge powerful dragons and a wide range of dungeons. Gold, crystals, and crafting materials earned in battle all feed back into the growth of your gear and heroes. [Simple Yet Satisfying Combat] Combat is easy to jump into, but the outcome changes depending on your team and gear combinations. Choose the right timing for your skills and break through powerful enemies. [Your Favorite Evolves as She Grows] Raise your heroes and unlock new appearances and skins. As their power rises, so does the joy of perfecting the character you love most. When a good piece of gear drops, give it to your favorite. When an even better one drops, give that to your favorite too. In the end, your fave is all about the gear.

Screenshots

Dynamite Blue4 screens
Fave Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fave Forge at 100% against Dynamite Blue's 43%. Fave Forge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6). Dynamite Blue's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Dynamite Blue sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fave Forge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fave Forge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dynamite Blue has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Dynamite Blue's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fave Forge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dynamite Blue versus Fave Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynamite BlueFave Forge
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB2.0 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKosmo's12Artgraph

Customer experience

Dynamite Blue

All ratings21 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral9.5%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative52.4%

Fave Forge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dynamite Blue

One-time10
  • New Agent Kit$1.99
  • Dungeon Ticket Pack$2.99
  • Second Promotion Pack$2.99
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  • Skill Module Pack$5.99
  • First 10-Pull Half Price$6.99
  • Third Promotion Pack$7.99
  • Ground Premium Pass$11.99
  • New Agent XA Selection Ticket$11.99
  • Global Launch Boost$11.99
  • Fourth Promotion Pack$12.99
10 purchases

Fave Forge

One-time10
  • Starter SSR Hero Pack$0.99
  • Daily UR Hero Packs ×2$3.69
  • 2x Battle Speed: 1 Day$3.99
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  • Monthly Growth Pass$4.99
  • Daily UR Hero Packs ×3$4.99
  • 2x Battle Speed: 7 Days$6.99
  • Daily UR Hero Packs ×5$7.49
  • Monthly Premium Pass$19.99
  • 2x Battle Speed: 30 Days$19.99
  • 11,000 Diamonds$39.99

Questions

Is Dynamite Blue free?
Dynamite Blue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fave Forge free?
Fave Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dynamite Blue or Fave Forge?
Fave Forge is rated higher. Dynamite Blue averages 2.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Fave Forge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dynamite Blue or Fave Forge have ads?
Fave Forge shows ads; Dynamite Blue does not.
Which is updated more often, Dynamite Blue or Fave Forge?
Dynamite Blue ships an update every 4 days, and Fave Forge every 4 days. Most recently, Dynamite Blue was updated on November 13, 2026 and Fave Forge on November 13, 2026.

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