# Tap Smiths

> Hammer and forge your way to a Blacksmith empire!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tinytitanstudios.tapsmiths](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tinytitanstudios.tapsmiths)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tinytitanstudios.tapsmiths`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Trophy Games - Tiny Rails Train Cargo Simulator
- **Category:** GAME\_ACTION
- **Downloads:** 800,639
- **Rating:** 4.31 / 5 (26,770 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.07
- **Last updated:** 2023-06-26
- **First published:** 2016-07-12
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-10-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinytitanstudios.tapsmiths)
- **Website:** [https://trophy-games.com/](https://trophy-games.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://trophy-games.com/privacy](https://trophy-games.com/privacy)

## Description

Tap Smiths is an exciting, fast-paced tapper RPG where you help save Grandpa's failing blacksmith shop. Craft over 120 unique swords, armor, and crazy items while racing against the clock. Collect more than 65 quirky Smith characters, including rare Smythical ones, each with unique abilities. Upgrade your anvil, hammers, and bellows to boost your shop's money-making potential, and enhance your gameplay with powerful relics like Magic Carpet and Lava Lamp.

This game combines reflex-based arcade action with collectible cartoon craziness and RPG-style upgrades. Try to master blueprints, challenge your reflexes and memory, and uncover hidden secrets for awesome rewards. Free to download and play with optional in-app purchases, Tap Smiths provides endless smithing fun for fans of action, collection, and crafting games.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.tinytitanstudios.tapsmiths.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Tap Smiths is praised for its addictive gameplay, appealing retro graphics, and responsive developers. However, players report slow progression, repetitive grinding, and frequent intrusive ads that persist despite purchases to remove them. Several reviews mention crashes upon startup and confusing or insufficient tutorials that hinder understanding of game mechanics. While the collectible system and content depth are appreciated, bugs affecting achievements and item unlocking reduce the overall experience. The game is generally enjoyable but requires improvements in stability, ad management, and clarity of game systems.

### Pros

- Addictive and fun gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- Graphics and retro art style are appealing and fitting.
- Developers are responsive to issues and provide timely patches.
- Simple controls that are easy to understand and use.
- Offers a good amount of content and collectibles for players to grind and enjoy.

### Cons

- Game progression feels slow and heavily reliant on randomness or grinding.
- Ads are frequent and not properly removed even after in-app purchases claiming to remove them.
- Crashes on some devices shortly after launching, preventing gameplay.
- Lack of clear explanations or tutorials for game mechanics, leading to confusion.
- Some game features or items unlock improperly or bugs affect achievements and rewards.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tinytitanstudios.tapsmiths)