# Burn This! vs Tricky Traps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Burn This! at none against Tricky Traps's 2. Burn This! also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Tricky Traps's advantage is ratings volume (617 vs 25). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tricky Traps sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Burn This! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tricky Traps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tricky Traps has 617 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Burn This!'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Tricky Traps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Burn This! ships an update every 6 days, Tricky Traps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burn This! | Tricky Traps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-this/id1607678114/reviews) | **[4.6 (617 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-traps-physics-is-fun/id6739570538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **617** |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with ads** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MADFATCAT](https://appshunter.io/developer/549093534) | [HeroCraft Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608571404) |

## What reviewers say

### Burn This!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-this/id1607678114)

A puzzle game where players construct pathways using matches to connect a rocket to a fire source. It offers a simple yet engaging challenge for players of all ages.

**Highlights:** Matchstick construction puzzles, Connect rocket to fire, Simple gameplay mechanics, Challenging levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tricky Traps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-traps-physics-is-fun/id6739570538)

Engage in a physics-based puzzle adventure where you strategically use a cannon to eliminate monsters. With limited shots per level, you'll need to employ clever aiming, useful tools, and an understanding of realistic physics to overcome challenges and defeat formidable bosses. Enjoy offline play with vibrant graphics and exciting explosions.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Strategic cannon aiming, Monster destruction, Useful tools and traps, Big boss battles, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 👍 Awesome and enjoyable
- 👍 Quirky and adventurous

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads cover too much of the screen
- ⏱️ Ads are too long and annoying
- 🔍 Ads appear too frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Ads make it difficult to play the game
- Ads cover the bottom of the screen

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Shorten the duration of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burn This! free?

Burn This! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tricky Traps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Burn This! or Tricky Traps?

Tricky Traps is rated higher. Burn This! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Tricky Traps averages 4.6 from 617 ratings.

### Do Burn This! or Tricky Traps have ads?

Both Burn This! and Tricky Traps show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Burn This! or Tricky Traps?

Burn This! ships an update every 6 days, and Tricky Traps every 2 months. Most recently, Burn This! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tricky Traps on November 8, 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.*