Helsing's Fire vs Kaiju Attack
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!
Kaiju Attack
Lead a united force as commander to defeat monstrous Kaiju threatening the world. Engage in strategic puzzle-based combat, unlock powerful secret weapons, and save eight countries to gain their unique abilities.
- Strategy game with puzzle elements
- Save eight countries and unlock abilities
- Unlock eight secret weapons
- Challenge ten Kaiju
- Unlock Kaiju Gallery
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Kaiju appeared and the world is in danger. You are the commander and need to lead a united force to defeat the Kaiju! Features - Strategy game with puzzle elements - Save eight countries and unlock their abilities - Unlock eight secret weapon such as Frozen Tank, Rail Gun… - Ten Kaiju waiting for your challenge - Unlock Kaiju Gallery to know their story and weakness
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Helsing's Fire at 4.9 against Kaiju Attack's 4.6. Helsing's Fire also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). Kaiju Attack's advantage is ratings volume (445 vs 41) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Kaiju Attack $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Helsing's Fire holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kaiju Attack has 445 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Helsing's Fire's written reviews are positive against 91% of Kaiju Attack's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Helsing's Fire ships an update every 2 months, Kaiju Attack every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Helsing's Fire | Kaiju Attack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (41 ratings) — better | 4.6 (445 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | 90.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 41 | 445 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #187 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 3909 | Game Stew |
Customer experience
Helsing's Fire
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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)
Kaiju Attack
From 445 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Clever and unique gameplay
- 🕹️ Satisfying merging mechanics
- 💎 Good value for money
- 🎨 Charming retro aesthetics
- 🕰️ Engaging time-killer game
Room to improve
- 🤔 Unclear tutorial/onboarding
- ⏱️ Slow pacing and animations
- 🔀 Randomness can feel unfair
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
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
Kaiju Attack
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- More enemy/monster variety
- Additional game modes or challenges
- Ability to speed up animations
- More detailed progression system
In-app purchases
Helsing's Fire
No in-app purchases
Kaiju Attack
No in-app purchases
Questions
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