Comparison

Fire Across vs Nuke Snake

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fire Across

Features
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The excitement of 1980s computer and arcade games is brought back from the past in Fire Across. It is modeled after those early games, but uses modern touch and wireless remote control technology. You command a space ship with the latest Binomiam technology. Be a hero by protecting the Binomians from their mortal enemy, the Trinomians. Supports MFi controllers. Tested with a SteelSeries Nimbus. 0, 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28, 36, 45, 55

About

Nuke Snake

Experience a retro arcade game where you control a nuclear-powered snake. Engage in intense battles against opponents, either solo or with a friend on the same device, or compete online. Unlock enhanced capabilities and features through an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Retro arcade gameplay
  • One or two player modes
  • Nuclear-powered snake control
  • Online multiplayer
  • In-app purchases for upgrades
  • Family sharing of purchases
Features
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Nuke Snake is a retro arcade game for one or two players. You control a torpedo-firing, nuclear-powered snake capable of immense destruction. Maneuver through treacherous terrain and menacing minefields to deliver a knockout blow to your opponent. Play solo or with a friend on the same device, or challenge opponents over the internet. Universal In-App Purchase unlocks additional firepower and game features across all platforms, and can be shared with up to 5 family members.

Screenshots

Fire Across4 screens
Nuke Snake3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nuke Snake at Free against Fire Across's $0.99. Nuke Snake also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 36 months). Fire Across's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Nuke Snake is free to download; Fire Across costs $0.99 up front. Nuke Snake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fire Across asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fire Across ships an update every 36 months, Nuke Snake weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Fire Across versus Nuke Snake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFire AcrossNuke Snake
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJon TollefsonDavid Riggle

In-app purchases

None

Fire Across

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Nuke Snake

One-time1
  • Unlock Extra Features$4.99

Questions

Is Fire Across free?
Fire Across costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nuke Snake free?
Nuke Snake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fire Across or Nuke Snake have ads?
Neither Fire Across nor Nuke Snake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fire Across or Nuke Snake?
Fire Across ships an update every 36 months, and Nuke Snake weekly. Most recently, Fire Across was updated on October 10, 2026 and Nuke Snake on October 3, 2026.

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