Comparison

Helsing's Fire vs Meteorfall

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Meteorfall

Engage in rapid card battles by strategically playing cards and positioning allies. Build powerful combos by mixing card upgrades and impress the crowd with challenging feats to gain an edge. Assemble a dream team of heroes and explore over 200 unique cards to dominate the arena.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced card battles
  • Mix-and-match card upgrades
  • Impress crowd with feats
  • Build a team of 3 heroes
  • Over 200 unique cards
  • Upgrade cards in Bramble Town
Features
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Play cards, maneuver your allies, and brawl in fast-paced battles. Welcome to the Rustbowl Rumble - the great tournament in all of Meteorfall - where the likes of sozzled bearbearians and nuke-addled snotwolves battle it out for a chance to win the legendary Mask of the Uberlich. Win over legions of fans and help fill Bramble’s pockets as he seeks to rebuild his once-mighty arena. Winning the Rustbowl Rumble isn't about fighting fair - it's about winning. The crowd demands spectacle! Take advantage of Wild Cards to change the rules of the brawl, exploiting them to your advantage. - Mix-and-match multiple upgrades on a single card to build overpowered combos - Impress the crowd and power-up in battle by completing challenging feats - Build your dream team of 3 heroes (from a pool of 8), each with their own unique set of cards - Discover more than 200 cards to turn the tides of battle in your favor Between bouts in the arena, you'll take a break in Bramble Town, where you'll have an opportunity to upgrade your cards, train your heroes, or just enjoy the sights. There's not enough time between brawls to do it all, so you'll have to make critical decisions about which vendors you want to visit.

Screenshots

Helsing's Fire4 screens
Meteorfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Helsing's Fire at 4.9 against Meteorfall's 4.3. Helsing's Fire also leads on price ($0.99 vs $6.99) and review sentiment (79% vs 69%). Meteorfall's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Helsing's Fire costs $0.99 and Meteorfall $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Helsing's Fire holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Helsing's Fire's written reviews are positive against 69% of Meteorfall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helsing's Fire ships an update every 2 months, Meteorfall weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Helsing's Fire versus Meteorfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelsing's FireMeteorfall
Price$0.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.9 (41 ratings) — better4.3 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better69.4% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB780 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer3909Eric Farraro

Customer experience

Helsing's Fire

All ratings41 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews396 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative17.2%

Meteorfall

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative22.2%

User reviews

Helsing's Fire

From 41 App Store ratings

What 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)

Meteorfall

From 31 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Charming art style
  • 💡 Addictive deck-building mechanics
  • 👍 Enjoyable for fans of the genre

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 👎 Poorly designed UI and small text
  • 👎 Steep learning curve for new players

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

Meteorfall

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game stalls and crashes during battles
  • UI elements like card previews bug out
  • Misclicks due to poor UI design

Requested features

3 requests
  • More playable characters
  • Improved tutorial and training mode
  • Larger text and better UI readability

In-app purchases

None

Helsing's Fire

No in-app purchases

None

Meteorfall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helsing's Fire free?
Helsing's Fire costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meteorfall free?
Meteorfall costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Helsing's Fire or Meteorfall?
Helsing's Fire is rated higher. Helsing's Fire averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Meteorfall averages 4.3 from 31 ratings.
Do Helsing's Fire or Meteorfall have ads?
Neither Helsing's Fire nor Meteorfall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helsing's Fire or Meteorfall?
Helsing's Fire ships an update every 2 months, and Meteorfall weekly. Most recently, Helsing's Fire was updated on November 6, 2026 and Meteorfall on November 8, 2026.

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