# Sparklite vs A Kindling Forest

The clearest difference is rating: Sparklite at 4.7 against A Kindling Forest's 4.2. Sparklite also leads on ratings volume (588 vs 47). A Kindling Forest's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sparklite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and A Kindling Forest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sparklite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparklite has 588 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Sparklite's written reviews are positive against 82% of A Kindling Forest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sparklite ships an update every 2 months, A Kindling Forest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparklite | A Kindling Forest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparklite/id1553922886/reviews)** | [4.2 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-kindling-forest/id6450366148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **588** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [Dennis Berndtsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485719944) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparklite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparklite/id1553922886)

Embark on a roguelite action-adventure in a vibrant, procedurally generated world. Battle foes with a variety of gadgets and weapons, explore diverse environments, and harness a unique resource to overcome challenges and save the land from a greedy baron. The game offers a free trial before unlocking the full experience.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated world exploration, Top-down action combat, Gadget and weapon invention, Titan boss battles, World-building and NPC interaction, Pixel art aesthetic and original soundtrack

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game with good story
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Interesting mechanics
- 👍 Charming pixel art
- 👍 Engaging story and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔧 Controls can be finicky or unresponsive
- 🔧 Difficulty spikes in certain areas
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🔧 Short overall length

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain points
- Inconsistent controller support
- Graphical glitches in certain areas
- Save data loss or corruption

**Requested features**

- Add support for more languages
- Improve button/control customization
- Expand endgame content and replayability
- Optimize performance on older devices
- Add cloud save support


### A Kindling Forest

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

Embark on a magical auto-runner adventure to save the forest from an ancient evil. Aim and shoot your way through challenging levels, collecting arrows that serve as your life count. Utilize checkpoints to refine your strategy and overcome obstacles.

**Highlights:** Auto-runner gameplay, Aim and shoot mechanics, Collect arrows as life count, Five challenging levels, Checkpoints for progress, Diverse obstacles and environments

**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 Sparklite free?

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

### Is A Kindling Forest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sparklite or A Kindling Forest?

Sparklite is rated higher. Sparklite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 588 ratings, while A Kindling Forest averages 4.2 from 47 ratings.

### Do Sparklite or A Kindling Forest have ads?

Neither Sparklite nor A Kindling Forest shows ads.

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

Sparklite ships an update every 2 months, and A Kindling Forest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sparklite was updated on September 22, 2026 and A Kindling Forest on September 21, 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.*