Comparison

Build a Fire vs KendoClash2

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

Head to head
About

Build a Fire

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
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Let's build a fire for your life. Start a Fire – Can You Master the Art of Fire Making? Ever watched a survival show and thought, "I want to try making fire!"? Now’s your chance! How to Play: Slide your fingers downward in a zigzag motion to rub the stick. When you reach the bottom, lift your finger and start again from the top. Keep going until smoke rises and the fire ignites! Be careful! If you slide up without lifting your finger, the stick will turn sideways! Can you create fire like a true survival expert? Try it now!

About

KendoClash2

Engage in strategic battles by matching 3 or more Kote's, Men's, or Do's to deplete your opponent's energy. Protect yourself and regain health by matching 'Block' or health items. Design your character, acquire new equipment, and compete in tournaments.

Highlights
  • Match 3 or more items to attack or defend
  • Design custom game characters
  • Purchase new equipment
  • Compete in dojo and tournament settings
  • Adjust language and sound settings
Features
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The battling matching game. Match 3 or more Kote’s, Men’s, or Do’s to deplete your opponents energy and score a point. You can also match 3 or more “Block’s” or health’s to protect yourself and regain lost energy. Kendo shiai rules apply the first person to score two points wins the game. You can design your own game character, purchase new equipment, and compete in a dojo or tournament setting. You can also change the language from Japanese to Korean or turn the sound off. Kendo ("way of the sword"), is a modern Japanese martial art, which descended from swordsmanship and uses bamboo swords and protective armour (bogu). Today, it is widely practiced in many other nations across the world. Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines martial arts practices and values with sport-like strenuous physical activity.

Screenshots

Build a Fire3 screens
KendoClash24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KendoClash2 at 100% against Build a Fire's 31%. KendoClash2 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.8) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). Build a Fire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (33 vs 8). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KendoClash2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Build a Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KendoClash2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Build a Fire's written reviews are positive against 100% of KendoClash2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Build a Fire ships an update monthly, KendoClash2 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Build a Fire versus KendoClash2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuild a FireKendoClash2
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (33 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better8
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB262 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercocolo-bit Inc.toltoly

Customer experience

Build a Fire

All ratings33 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative48.5%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative57.1%

KendoClash2

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Build a Fire

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

KendoClash2

One-time4
  • Pile of Diamonds$0.99
  • Pouch of Diamonds$1.99
  • Bag of Diamonds$4.99
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  • Box of Diamonds$9.99

Questions

Is Build a Fire free?
Build a Fire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KendoClash2 free?
KendoClash2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Build a Fire or KendoClash2?
KendoClash2 is rated higher. Build a Fire averages 2.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while KendoClash2 averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Build a Fire or KendoClash2 have ads?
Neither Build a Fire nor KendoClash2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Build a Fire or KendoClash2?
Build a Fire ships an update monthly, and KendoClash2 daily. Most recently, Build a Fire was updated on October 7, 2026 and KendoClash2 on September 29, 2026.

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