Comparison

Build a Fire vs BMX Space

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

BMX Space

Experience the thrill of BMX in a virtual world. Customize your avatar and skate parks, perform tricks, and compete with others online. Explore user-created parks and engage in multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Avatar and fashion customization
  • Customizable park creation
  • Trick list configuration
  • Multiplayer online battles
  • Score missions
  • Video part creation
Currently charting
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Space for playing BMX. Enjoy battles and chats in multiplayer mode. One park per person is given. It is freely customizable. Parks created by someone continue to be released one after another. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - It is a game where you can experience the various attractions of BMX. You can enjoy freely without any rules or restrictions. Please wear the clothes you want to wear and go to the place you want to go, make your favorite tricks. You can ・Customize your avatar and fashion. ・Customize your own park. ・Configure trick list. ・Play BMX in the parks of others. ・Play BMX together while chatting. ・Try to Score Mission. ・Multiplayer online battle with up to 10 riders. ・Make video part.

Screenshots

Build a Fire3 screens
BMX Space4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BMX Space at 77% against Build a Fire's 31%. BMX Space also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (33K vs 33). Build a Fire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. BMX Space sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Build a Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BMX Space holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BMX Space has 33K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Build a Fire's written reviews are positive against 77% of BMX Space's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Build a Fire ships an update monthly, BMX Space every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Build a Fire versus BMX Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuild a FireBMX Space
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (33 ratings)4.8 (33K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews77.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3333K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#156 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB166 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developercocolo-bit Inc.DRSV, LLC.

Customer experience

Build a Fire

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

BMX Space

All ratings33,095 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews526 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.9%

Bugs and requests

Build a Fire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BMX Space

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved builds not persisting
  • Trick names not matching actual tricks
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Connectivity issues in online modes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more customization options
  • Implement multiplayer features
  • Introduce new vehicle types (e.g. scooters, motorcycles)
  • Improve physics and trick recognition

In-app purchases

None

Build a Fire

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

BMX Space

One-time14
  • X 10$0.99
  • AMUSEMENT PARK$1.99
  • AD REMOVE$1.99
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  • COIN 300$2.99
  • X 50$3.99
  • COIN 600$4.99
  • X 100$6.99
  • COIN 900$8.99
  • COIN 1500$9.99
  • COIN 1200$11.99
  • COIN 2400$13.99
  • COIN 1800$17.99
  • COIN 4200$19.99
  • X 300$19.99

Questions

Is Build a Fire free?
Build a Fire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BMX Space free?
BMX Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Build a Fire or BMX Space?
BMX Space is rated higher. Build a Fire averages 2.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while BMX Space averages 4.8 from 33K ratings.
Do Build a Fire or BMX Space have ads?
BMX Space shows ads; Build a Fire does not.
Which is updated more often, Build a Fire or BMX Space?
Build a Fire ships an update monthly, and BMX Space every 3 months. Most recently, Build a Fire was updated on October 15, 2026 and BMX Space on October 22, 2026.

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