Comparison

Build a Fire vs Ragdoll Ninja

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

Ragdoll Ninja

Engage in fast-paced ninja combat with ragdoll physics. Control a ragdoll imposter to infiltrate and defeat crowds of stickmen, using unique limb-by-limb control and a variety of weapons. Master the unpredictable physics to overcome challenges and defeat the stickman ragdoll king.

Highlights
  • Ragdoll physics combat
  • Limb-by-limb control
  • Stealthy ninja assassin gameplay
  • Variety of weapons and props
  • Endless levels and challenges
  • Intuitive single-touch controls
Features
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Imagine a ninja game with ragdoll physics and fast-paced action. Well, this ragdoll simulator is just that. It’s everything you love about ninja and ragdoll games combined! Focusing on what makes ragdoll games special, Ragdoll Ninja is here to wow you with funny physics, engaging gameplay, and tons of epic fights and challenges. The story is simple: you are a ragdoll imposter on a mission to infiltrate and kill crowds of evil stickmen. But the challenge is harder than it looks, as you can only control your stickman ragdoll buddy one limb at a time. Being a stealthy ninja assassin and all the while moving like a ragdoll isn't easy, but a skilled ninja hero like you can get the job done. Your opponents are just like you: ragdoll stickmen with limbs flopping in different directions. But your imposter skills and ninja tactics give you an edge. Swing your ninja buddy toward the enemies and let your hero kick butt. The ragdoll stickmen got tangled in their limbs, didn’t they? That's too bad for them! Use the momentum to kill them with one swing of a weapon or your signature kick! But it’s all fun and games until you meet the stickman ragdoll king. Try out an arsenal of tricks to kill the ragdoll stickman boss. So, are you ready to challenge your fighting skills? Jump onto the battle playground and swing your weapon at the stickmen to save the day like a true ninja hero! BEST FEATURES: Never-ending fights on an open playground! Intuitive single-touch controls Endless levels and challenges Gripping ragdoll fighter combined with unpredictable physics Countless weapons and fighting props You'll never get bored in this ragdoll ninja game! This exciting ragdoll simulator will blow you away with all the ninja fighting and ragdoll action. Download Ragdoll Ninja now to become the best ragdoll fighter out there!

Screenshots

Build a Fire3 screens
Ragdoll Ninja4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ragdoll Ninja at 4.0 against Build a Fire's 2.8. Ragdoll Ninja also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 31%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 33). Build a Fire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ragdoll Ninja sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Build a Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ragdoll Ninja holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ragdoll Ninja has 1.2K 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 52% of Ragdoll Ninja's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Build a Fire ships an update monthly, Ragdoll Ninja every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Build a Fire versus Ragdoll Ninja: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuild a FireRagdoll Ninja
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (33 ratings)4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews52.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings331.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB224 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developercocolo-bit Inc.Freeplay LLC

Customer experience

Build a Fire

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

Ragdoll Ninja

All ratings1,192 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative36.3%

Bugs and requests

Build a Fire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ragdoll Ninja

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels repeating after 40
  • Inability to access weapon inventory
  • Game crashes and progress loss

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and enemy variety
  • Ability to change weapons
  • Reduced ads or ad-free option
  • Improved character controls
  • Additional game modes

In-app purchases

None

Build a Fire

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Ragdoll Ninja

One-time8
  • 3500 coins$1.99
  • No ADS$2.99
  • 60 hammers$3.99
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  • 10500 coins$4.99
  • 150 hammers$4.99
  • Premium Pack$5.99
  • 20 crystals$9.99
  • 50 crystals$19.99

Questions

Is Build a Fire free?
Build a Fire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ragdoll Ninja free?
Ragdoll Ninja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Build a Fire or Ragdoll Ninja?
Ragdoll Ninja is rated higher. Build a Fire averages 2.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Ragdoll Ninja averages 4.0 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Build a Fire or Ragdoll Ninja have ads?
Ragdoll Ninja shows ads; Build a Fire does not.
Which is updated more often, Build a Fire or Ragdoll Ninja?
Build a Fire ships an update monthly, and Ragdoll Ninja every 2 months. Most recently, Build a Fire was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ragdoll Ninja on November 7, 2026.

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