# Start the Fire vs Fly Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Fly Challenge at 4.2 against Start the Fire's 3.4. Fly Challenge also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 5). Start the Fire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fly Challenge sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Start the Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fly Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly Challenge has 1.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Start the Fire ships an update every 7 months, Fly Challenge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Start the Fire | Fly Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-the-fire/id1078093286/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vyrai](https://appshunter.io/developer/779003811) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### Start the Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-the-fire/id1078093286)

This is a simple arcade game where players must repeatedly tap to generate sparks and light a campfire before a gust of wind extinguishes it. The challenge increases with each successful fire, requiring more taps to keep the flames alive.

**Highlights:** Tap to create sparks, Light campfires, Time taps to keep fire going, Increasing difficulty, Simple arcade gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fly Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864)

Build and race custom airplanes in this high-flying simulator. Master speed, customize parts, and perform extreme landings to become the top pilot. Experience thrilling aerial races and progress to advanced aircraft.

**Highlights:** Build and customize airplanes, Compete in high-speed races, Master extreme landings, Merge plane parts for speed, Earn money and expand fleet, Realistic flight simulation

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Massive Earning | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Milestone | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Rain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Rain | $3.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads one time offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip it! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Richie Pilot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Pilot | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Great for travel
- 🚀 Easy to dominate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible volcano/lava level
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible ceiling on volcano/lava level
- Plane gets stuck and can't progress
- Game progress gets lost or reset

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Fix the impossible volcano/lava level
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Start the Fire free?

Start the Fire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fly Challenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Start the Fire or Fly Challenge?

Fly Challenge is rated higher. Start the Fire averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Fly Challenge averages 4.2 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Start the Fire or Fly Challenge have ads?

Fly Challenge shows ads; Start the Fire does not.

### Which is updated more often, Start the Fire or Fly Challenge?

Start the Fire ships an update every 7 months, and Fly Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, Start the Fire was updated on October 11, 2026 and Fly Challenge on October 15, 2026.

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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.*