# EmberForge vs SIDES

The clearest difference is rating: SIDES at 5.0 against EmberForge's 3.7. SIDES also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). EmberForge's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EmberForge sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and SIDES sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SIDES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EmberForge has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | EmberForge | SIDES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberforge-idle-tycoon/id6792414502/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sides-become-the-shape/id6810509622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BRAXTON REED CHANDLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792414504) | [Shai Ankori](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790550535) |

## What reviewers say

### EmberForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberforge-idle-tycoon/id6792414502)

Build a blacksmithing empire by tapping to earn gold and hiring workers. Unlock new producers, upgrade your forge, and progress through multiple prestige systems. Earn rewards offline and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-earn core gameplay, Multiple tiers of producers, Reforge and Ascension prestige systems, Offline earnings, Achievements and daily rewards, Leaderboards, Cosmetic forge skins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Tapper | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Obsidian Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Efficient Offline | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gilded Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dragonfire Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ember Shard Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### SIDES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sides-become-the-shape/id6810509622)

Control a triangle that must survive for sixty seconds in an arena. Defeat the boss, which has one more side than you, to transform into it and gain new abilities. Progress through increasingly complex shapes and challenges.

**Highlights:** Shape progression, Boss battles, One-thumb controls, Persistent upgrades (Resonance), Offline play, Optional rewarded ads

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flux Pocket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Founder's Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flux Case | $3.99 | one-time |
| Prism Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flux Vault | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EmberForge free?

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

### Is SIDES free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EmberForge or SIDES?

SIDES is rated higher. EmberForge averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SIDES averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EmberForge or SIDES have ads?

Both EmberForge and SIDES show ads.

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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.*