Build a Fire vs KendoClash2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Realistic fire ignition mechanics
- Zigzag sliding control
- Survival simulation gameplay
- Master fire-making skills
- Engaging challenge
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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!
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. KendoClash2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Build a Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Build a Fire ships an update monthly, KendoClash2 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Build a Fire | KendoClash2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (33 ratings) | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 262 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | cocolo-bit Inc. | toltoly |
Customer experience
Build a Fire
KendoClash2
In-app purchases
Build a Fire
No in-app purchases
KendoClash2
- 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
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