# Don't Eat Us vs A Kindling Forest

The clearest difference is price: A Kindling Forest at Free against Don't Eat Us's $1.99. A Kindling Forest also leads on ratings volume (47 vs 2) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). Don't Eat Us's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

A Kindling Forest is free to download; Don't Eat Us costs $1.99 up front. A Kindling Forest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Don't Eat Us asks for nothing beyond the download.

Don't Eat Us holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Kindling Forest has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Don't Eat Us's written reviews are positive against 82% of A Kindling Forest's.

Don't Eat Us ships an update every 4 weeks, A Kindling Forest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Eat Us | A Kindling Forest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-eat-us/id1159208666/reviews)** | [4.2 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-kindling-forest/id6450366148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 447 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Torio](https://appshunter.io/developer/523043272) | [Dennis Berndtsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485719944) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't Eat Us

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-eat-us/id1159208666)

Guide trick-or-treaters through a spooky landscape, swiping to defend them from monsters and freeing trapped souls. Unleash powerful swipe abilities to overcome challenges and defeat bosses in this visually striking endless runner.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based combat mechanics, Defend against zombies and monsters, Free trapped souls, Unlock swipe powers, Boss fights, Thematic music and visuals

**In-app purchases:** none


### A Kindling Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-kindling-forest/id6450366148)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a magical auto-runner adventure to save a forest from an ancient demon. Collect arrows, aim and shoot, dodge obstacles, and master tricky levels. Your arrows are your lifeline in this challenging quest.

**Highlights:** Auto-runner gameplay, Aim and shoot mechanics, Collect and manage arrows, Dodge challenging obstacles, Explore five unique levels, Discover shortcuts and checkpoints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy A Crown | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Engaging and fun gameplay
- 🎵 Great music and sound design
- 👍 Smooth and satisfying mechanics
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall after short demo
- ⏳ Too short with few levels
- 🤔 Steep difficulty curve
- 🤷‍♂️ Controls can be frustrating
- 🐛 Minor bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase button not responding
- Character stuck under the map
- Tutorial not helpful
- Penny Bridge level bug
- No sound

**Requested features**

- More levels or stages
- Endless mode
- Upgrades or skins shop
- Haptic feedback
- Option to increase auto-scroll speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't Eat Us free?

Don't Eat Us costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is A Kindling Forest free?

A Kindling Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Don't Eat Us or A Kindling Forest?

Don't Eat Us is rated higher. Don't Eat Us averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while A Kindling Forest averages 4.2 from 47 ratings.

### Do Don't Eat Us or A Kindling Forest have ads?

Neither Don't Eat Us nor A Kindling Forest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Eat Us or A Kindling Forest?

Don't Eat Us ships an update every 4 weeks, and A Kindling Forest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Don't Eat Us was updated on October 3, 2026 and A Kindling Forest on October 30, 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.*