# Last Light vs Emberforge

The clearest difference is ads: Emberforge at none against Last Light's shown. Emberforge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Last Light's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Last Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Emberforge sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Emberforge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Last Light has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Last Light | Emberforge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-light-idle-space-swarm/id6792173366/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberforge-idle-blacksmith/id6795720676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HADDAN BRYANT WARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787526581) | [Grey Line Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795720678) |

## What reviewers say

### Last Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-light-idle-space-swarm/id6792173366)

Engage in a relaxing idle clicker where you command a self-replicating swarm to consume entire solar systems. Watch your fleet grow and evolve as you progress through an endless roguelite loop, unlocking permanent upgrades and discovering new star types.

**Highlights:** Idle clicker gameplay, Visually simulated fleet of ships, Roguelite progression loop, Permanent upgrades via Blueprint Data, Offline progress tracking, Discoverable star types, In-game catalog of consumed systems

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Emberforge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberforge-idle-blacksmith/id6795720676)

Build the ultimate blacksmith empire in this cozy idle game. Earn gold even while offline, unlock new stations, and forge legendary items. Reforge your legacy with permanent bonuses for faster progression.

**Highlights:** 13 unlockable forge stations, 26 economic upgrades, 24 legendary Masterworks to forge, Offline earnings, Prestige system with permanent bonuses, Daily rewards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Gems Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Anvil | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems Huge | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gems Mega | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Last Light free?

Last Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Emberforge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Last Light or Emberforge?

Emberforge is rated higher. Last Light averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Emberforge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Last Light or Emberforge have ads?

Last Light shows ads; Emberforge does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*