# Infinite Loot vs Idle Blade Smith

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Blade Smith at 86% against Infinite Loot's 49%. Idle Blade Smith also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Infinite Loot's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Infinite Loot sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Idle Blade Smith sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Blade Smith holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infinite Loot has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Infinite Loot's written reviews are positive against 86% of Idle Blade Smith's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infinite Loot | Idle Blade Smith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-loot-loop-roguelite/id6790783620/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-blade-smith-forge-rpg/id6811132548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 756 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Taewon Yoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790783622) | [SONGHWA CHAE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896751262) |

## What reviewers say

### Infinite Loot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-loot-loop-roguelite/id6790783620)

Engage in an endless idle RPG where you battle monsters, collect gear, and grow permanently stronger. Explore diverse worlds, defeat challenging bosses, and unlock a variety of heroes. Progress is always permanent, even after runs end, with cloud save support.

**Highlights:** Endless loot loop with permanent progression, 17 maps across 5 distinct regions, 20 unique bosses, 200+ collectible items with stacking bonuses, 25 playable heroes, Cloud save, Play offline

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

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2× Battle Speed — Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads — Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Death Mode skill points +30% | $3.99 | per month |
| Fortune Boost 2x EXP&GOLD monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Power Boost | $4.99 | per month |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for the dev | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2× Battle Speed — Permanent | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Captain | $4.99 | one-time |
| Witch | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Man | $6.99 | one-time |
| Courier | $6.99 | one-time |
| The Sensei | $6.99 | one-time |
| The Ferryman | $6.99 | one-time |
| Knight King | $6.99 | one-time |
| Beast Tamer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Titan | $6.99 | one-time |
| Samurai | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Lord | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gunslinger +25% Crit | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads — Permanent | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Value Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Drop rate boost 0.75 permanent | $34.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |


### Idle Blade Smith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-blade-smith-forge-rpg/id6811132548)

Manage a blacksmith forge, crafting swords by combining various parts. Send knights on expeditions to gather resources and unlock new areas. Progress continues even when the app is closed, with permanent bonuses for future generations.

**Highlights:** Combine blades, grips, guards, and jewels to craft unique swords, Send knights on expeditions to conquer dungeons, Upgrade facilities and assign workers to mines and forests, Discover hidden recipes for named swords, Engage in a mini-game to improve sword quality, Progress continues offline, Generational progression with permanent bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Smith Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Legendary Hammers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Royal Patron (30 days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rewards Without Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 450 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Smith Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2,200 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infinite Loot free?

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

### Is Idle Blade Smith free?

Idle Blade Smith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Infinite Loot or Idle Blade Smith?

Idle Blade Smith is rated higher. Infinite Loot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Idle Blade Smith averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Infinite Loot or Idle Blade Smith have ads?

Both Infinite Loot and Idle Blade Smith show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Infinite Loot or Idle Blade Smith?

Infinite Loot ships an update every 2 days, and Idle Blade Smith every 2 days. Most recently, Infinite Loot was updated on October 31, 2026 and Idle Blade Smith on October 31, 2026.

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