Helsing's Fire vs Warbits Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Helsing's Fire
Engage in a dark Gothic puzzle-adventure where you use a torch and tonics to defeat a vampire horde. Explore four worlds with unique monsters and randomly generated puzzles for endless replayability.
- Unique torch and tonic puzzle mechanic
- Four distinct worlds with 30 levels each
- Fifteen monster types including bosses
- Randomly re-generated puzzles for replayability
- Victorian Gothic setting and story
- Dynamic lighting effects
- Original soundtrack
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When the implacable Professor Helsing and his assistant Raffton travel to The Shadow Blight, they'll need every weapon at their disposal to defeat Dracula's vampire horde. In this captivating, dark Gothic puzzle-adventure, use Dr. Helsing's powerful torch and tonics to save the world from the demonic uprising! AWARDS AND ACCOLADES This is no ordinary game! Helsing's Fire is recognized around the world as one of the App Store's premier puzzle games; full of charm and challenge. IGF 2011 - Best Mobile Game Finalist IGF 2011 - Excellence in Design Honorable Mention IGF 2011 - Excellence in Visual Art Honorable Mention SlideToPlay - The 50 Best iPhone Games of 2010 (#7) TouchArcade - Best iPod Touch and iPhone Games (Puzzle) AppAdvice - The Very Best iPhone Games of 2010 (Puzzle) TheAppera - Best iPhone Games 2010 TouchGen - Editor's Choice Awards (Puzzle Runner-up) PRESS QUOTES SlideToPlay ... Helsing's Fire is one of those puzzle games that does something completely original and is unbelievably entertaining. Eurogamer ... With its insidious wit and gothic charm, Helsing's Fire is a joyously original instant classic that iPhone owners should buy immediately. TouchArcade ... It's one of the most unique games I've ever played and is a true App Store gem. Surely only a creature of darkness would let this one slip by them. TheAppera ... Helsing's Fire reinvents the puzzle yet again with some light and dark dynamics I guarantee you have NOT seen yet. Prepare to be enthralled! GamePro ... This is a game that would absolutely only work on the iOS platform, and it's hands-down one of the best games on the App Store. It gets my highest recommendation. ADDICTIVE PUZZLES Helsing's Fire features a brand-new puzzle mechanic never before seen: use the touch-screen to position Helsing's torch to illuminate different combinations of monsters, then destroy them in the correct order using Raffton's supply of different tonics. The quick, rewarding puzzles make it a perfect game for brief play-sessions, but you'll always want to play 'just one more level'! A HUGE, DARK UNIVERSE With puzzles set across four worlds, with 30 different levels in each world, all featuring fifteen different monster types including four bosses, Helsing's Fire provides an incredibly rich, deep, and varied game experience. And because on replays puzzles are re-generated randomly, the game will always be fresh! COMPELLING SETTING The Victorian theme, Gothic setting, and engaging characters make Helsing's Fire one of the most appealing story-oriented puzzle games released. Add to that the distinct minimalist style of the character portraits, the incredible dynamic lighting of the shadows cast by your moving torch, and an original soundtrack, and it's clear that Helsing's Fire presents an epic experience. Designed just for the iPhone, this is high-quality mobile gaming at its finest. MULTIPLE MODES AND ACHIEVEMENTS As if the 120 distinct levels weren't enough, Helsing's Fire also comes with additional Endless Survival and Online Bounty modes, for the bravest of the brave! And when you've stood against the horde as long as you can, you can post your scores on the fully-integrated Crystal leaderboards, earning achievements for your accomplishments and claiming bragging rights from your friends. Dracula must be stopped. Raffton, take the tonics: it's time to head into the Blight!
Warbits Plus
Engage in charming turn-based tactical combat with a variety of units and special powers. Explore a story-driven campaign, test your skills in challenging modes, and create custom maps to share with the community. Compete locally or online against friends and other commanders.
- Grid-based turn-based strategy
- Story-driven campaign missions
- Challenge and puzzle modes
- Custom map editor
- Local and online multiplayer
- Community tag match hubs
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Warbits Plus is a charming turn-based strategy game where victory is achieved through tactics and determination. Compete with your friends locally and online, hone your skills with single-player missions, or battle for glory against other commanders on the community hub. TURN-BASED STRATEGY - Featuring grid-based movement, using an army of uniquely equipped units, special powers, and structures to fund your battles. + CAMPAIGN - Battle through 20 missions across 5 unique environments as you unravel the story of a dysfunctional galaxy and the war simulator designed to save it. + CHALLENGE MODE - For the more experienced player to test their mettle. 12 challenging skirmish missions and 12 mind-bending puzzle missions. + MAP EDITOR - Build, share, and play custom maps with the community. + LOCAL & ONLINE - Stay off the grid against AI and local play or bring the fight to the internet's front door. + TAG MATCH HUBS - Automatically pair with players who enjoy the same game modes as you and compete for glory on the monthly leaderboards. GIVE WAR SIMULATION A CHANCE *** “From the creators of Warbits, the Editor’s Choice game adored by strategy fans across the universe, we give you Warbits Plus!" - Risky Lab “Sequel to the only turn-based strategy played by Alexander Skarsgård during season 3, episode 7 of HBO’s Succession.” “Why is your team so slow? Just update it already geez or release this” - YouTube Trailer Comment “So how’s Warbots going?” - The family every other Thanksgiving ***
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Helsing's Fire at $0.99 against Warbits Plus's $4.99. Helsing's Fire also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Warbits Plus's advantage is ratings volume (168 vs 41). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Helsing's Fire costs $0.99 and Warbits Plus $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Helsing's Fire against 4.8 for Warbits Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 168 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 78% positive.
| Parameter | Helsing's Fire | Warbits Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (41 ratings) — better | 4.8 (168 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews — better | 78.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 | 168 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 557 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 3909 | Risky Lab Inc |
Customer experience
Helsing's Fire
Warbits Plus
User reviews
Helsing's Fire
From 41 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Unique and engaging puzzle gameplay
- 🎨 Charming art style and aesthetic
- 💡 Innovative light-based mechanics
- 🤖 Clever and humorous character interactions
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Relatively short main campaign
- 🎨 Lack of customization options (e.g. music volume)
Warbits Plus
From 168 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Excellent turn-based strategy gameplay
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and art design
- 💰 Great value at $5 price point
- 🧠 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🗺️ Level/map creation feature
Room to improve
- ⚖️ Unit balance issues (bombers overpowered, jets too weak)
- 🐛 Multiple gameplay bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Limited new content vs original game
- 🎮 Multiplayer opponent selection too limited
- 🔋 High battery/power consumption
Bugs and requests
Helsing's Fire
Reported bugs
2 issues- Blank/unresponsive screens after iOS 8 update
- Crashes when trying to start certain levels
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and campaigns
- Ability to replay past levels
- Support for larger screen sizes (iPhone 6+)
- Colorblind accessibility options
Warbits Plus
Reported bugs
10 issues- Carrier troops display bug (smiley face persists after emptying)
- Fog of war visibility not updating correctly
- Enemy troops can be placed on occupied tiles
- Enemy carrier dropping troops on player-owned cities
- Unit targeting switching not always responsive
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- Bluetooth speaker sound muting not working
- Game drains battery even when plugged in
- Portrait mode performance issues and lag
- Resign button not functioning properly
- Special powers disabled in Skirmish maps
Requested features
13 requests- Naval units (battleships, submarines, amphibious units)
- New unit types and factions
- Cross-device progress synchronization
- German language support
- Sign-in options (Apple, Google, Facebook)
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- 4-player battle improvements (3v1, FFAs, team swapping)
- Expanded single-player campaign
- Cosmetic skins and unit customization
- Map editor tutorial/guide
- Special powers in Skirmish/Puzzle modes
- HQ bonuses usable in Challenge missions
- Skip tutorial option
- More diverse campaign storyline
In-app purchases
Helsing's Fire
No in-app purchases
Warbits Plus
No in-app purchases








