# Build a Fire vs Ragdoll Ninja

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.

Both are free to download. Ragdoll Ninja sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Build a Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build a Fire | Ragdoll Ninja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-fire/id501616360/reviews) | **[4.0 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-ninja-imposter-hero/id1600903777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **52.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [cocolo-bit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/433121202) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## 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


### Ragdoll Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-ninja-imposter-hero/id1600903777)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 hammers | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 hammers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20 crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 crystals | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Fun ragdoll physics
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 🎨 Variety of skins and weapons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Difficulty accessing weapons
- 🐛 Progress reset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Levels repeating after 40
- Inability to access weapon inventory
- Game crashes and progress loss

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*