# Snake Retro vs A Kindling Forest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: A Kindling Forest at 82% against Snake Retro's 0%. A Kindling Forest also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Snake Retro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A Kindling Forest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Snake Retro asks for nothing beyond the download.

A Kindling Forest holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Kindling Forest has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Snake Retro's written reviews are positive against 82% of A Kindling Forest's.

Snake Retro ships an update every 4 months, A Kindling Forest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snake Retro | A Kindling Forest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-retro-arcade-classic/id1434045846/reviews) | **[4.2 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-kindling-forest/id6450366148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DAMIANOS CHRISTODOULOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/471831544) | [Dennis Berndtsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485719944) |

## What reviewers say

### Snake Retro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-retro-arcade-classic/id1434045846)

Experience a modern take on the classic Snake game with polished retro visuals and smooth performance. Enjoy multiple game modes, offline play, and customizable controls for an addictive, timeless challenge.

**Highlights:** Offline play, Five game modes, Game Center leaderboards, Dark Mode support, Multiple control options, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### A Kindling Forest

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

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 Snake Retro free?

Snake Retro is free to download, 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, Snake Retro or A Kindling Forest?

A Kindling Forest is rated higher. Snake Retro averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while A Kindling Forest averages 4.2 from 47 ratings.

### Do Snake Retro or A Kindling Forest have ads?

Neither Snake Retro nor A Kindling Forest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snake Retro or A Kindling Forest?

Snake Retro ships an update every 4 months, and A Kindling Forest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Snake Retro was updated on November 2, 2026 and A Kindling Forest on November 7, 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.*