# Build a Fire vs Pocket Bots

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Bots at 4.7 against Build a Fire's 2.8. Pocket Bots also leads on ratings volume (9.5K vs 33) and review sentiment (47% vs 31%). Build a Fire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 47) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Bots sells 40 one-off in-app purchases. Build a Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket Bots holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Bots has 9.5K 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 47% of Pocket Bots's.

Build a Fire ships an update monthly, Pocket Bots fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build a Fire | Pocket Bots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-fire/id501616360/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bots-battle-robots/id6471459990/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **9.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [cocolo-bit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/433121202) | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) |

## 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


### Pocket Bots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bots-battle-robots/id6471459990)

Build and customize your own combat robots to battle other players in thrilling PvP arenas. Upgrade your machines with a vast array of parts and use a gacha system to collect rare components. Rise through the ranks to become the ultimate champion.

**Highlights:** Custom robot creation, PvP robot battles, Gacha system for parts, Robot upgrades and tuning, Multiple arenas, Trophy-based ranking system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Laddered Offer Set 3 - Pack 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get Missing Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gem 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems - Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily RV Ticket 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Front 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Body 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Upper 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Laddered Offer Set 3 - Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Lv1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Skip Ads -Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily RV Ticket 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gem 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Body 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Front 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Upper 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arena 2 Offer - Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Arena 3 Offer -  Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Skip Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Skill Set - Discount | $3.99 | one-time |
| Arena 4 Offer - Discount | $3.99 | one-time |
| Laddered Offer Set 3 - Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arena 2 Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems - Bonus-Discount | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arena 3 Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Gems - Bonus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Arena 4 Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Skill Set | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Super Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Skin Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems - Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Transform Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Open Now Permanent - Discount | $24.99 | one-time |
| Transform Pack - Discount | $24.99 | one-time |
| Transform Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and amazing game
- 🚀 Great selection of upgrades, arenas, and weapons
- 🚀 Awesome controlling the bot
- 👍 Good time killer with optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing issues
- 🔍 Excessive amount of ads
- 🔍 Difficulty scaling too high, forcing in-app purchases
- 🐛 Freezing and softlocking issues

**Reported bugs**

- Matchmaking issues
- Progression-blocking bugs
- Damage visuals not working properly
- Bots getting flung out of the map

**Requested features**

- More events, bots, weapons, and maps
- Ability to control the bot instead of auto-play
- Countdown timer for inactive bots
- More space in arenas
- Option to add parts to the back of the bot


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build a Fire free?

Build a Fire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pocket Bots free?

Pocket Bots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Build a Fire or Pocket Bots?

Pocket Bots is rated higher. Build a Fire averages 2.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Pocket Bots averages 4.7 from 9.5K ratings.

### Do Build a Fire or Pocket Bots have ads?

Pocket Bots shows ads; Build a Fire does not.

### Which is updated more often, Build a Fire or Pocket Bots?

Build a Fire ships an update monthly, and Pocket Bots fortnightly. Most recently, Build a Fire was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pocket Bots on October 25, 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.*