# Build a Fire vs Start the Fire

The clearest difference is rating: Start the Fire at 3.4 against Build a Fire's 2.8. Start the Fire also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Build a Fire's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Start the Fire holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build a Fire has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Build a Fire ships an update monthly, Start the Fire every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build a Fire | Start the Fire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-fire/id501616360/reviews) | **[3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-the-fire/id1078093286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [cocolo-bit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/433121202) | [Vyrai](https://appshunter.io/developer/779003811) |

## What reviewers say

### Build a Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-fire/id501616360)

Master the art of fire-making in this survival simulation game. Slide your fingers in a zigzag motion to rub sticks and ignite a flame. Avoid mistakes to become a true survival expert.

**Highlights:** Realistic fire ignition mechanics, Zigzag sliding control, Survival simulation gameplay, Master fire-making skills, Engaging challenge

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Start the Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-the-fire/id1078093286)

This is a simple arcade game where players must repeatedly tap to generate sparks and light a campfire before a gust of wind extinguishes it. The challenge increases with each successful fire, requiring more taps to keep the flames alive.

**Highlights:** Tap to create sparks, Light campfires, Time taps to keep fire going, Increasing difficulty, Simple arcade gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build a Fire free?

Build a Fire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Start the Fire free?

Start the Fire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Build a Fire or Start the Fire?

Start the Fire is rated higher. Build a Fire averages 2.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Start the Fire averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Build a Fire or Start the Fire have ads?

Neither Build a Fire nor Start the Fire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Build a Fire or Start the Fire?

Build a Fire ships an update monthly, and Start the Fire every 7 months. Most recently, Build a Fire was updated on October 15, 2026 and Start the Fire on October 11, 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.*