Comparison

Konane vs Don't Let It Die

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Konane

A two-player strategy board game inspired by an ancient Hawaiian pastime. Players capture opponent's pieces by hopping over them on an alternating black and white board. The last player able to make a capture wins.

Highlights
  • Two-player strategy
  • Ancient Hawaiian game
  • Piece capturing mechanics
  • Orthogonal moves
  • Tap or drag controls
Features
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Kōnane is a two-player strategy board game from Hawaii. It was invented by the ancient Hawaiian Polynesians. The game begins with all the counters laid out on the board in an alternating pattern of black and white. Players then hop over one another's pieces capturing them similar to checkers. The first player who can no longer make a capture is the loser, and the other player is the winner. You can tap on the piece to select and then tap on an empty spot to make the move to the spot, if that is a valid move. Alternatively you could use drag to move a piece to an empty spot. In ancient times, the pieces used were black and white lava stones played over a large rock which doubled as a board and table. The game appears somewhat similar to draughts. Pieces hop over one another when capturing. However, the similarities end there. In draughts, one player's pieces are initially set up on one side of the board opposite the other player's pieces. In Konane, both players' pieces are intermixed in an alternating pattern of black and white that covers the whole board. Furthermore, in Konane all moves are capturing moves, and they are done in an orthogonal direction (not diagonally).

About

Don't Let It Die

Lead a Neanderthal tribe to survival in a prehistoric world. Manage characters, gather resources, and unlock the secrets of fire before a catastrophic flood arrives. Craft tools and shelters to overcome the dangers of the wilderness.

Highlights
  • Solo tribe management
  • 17+ unique characters
  • Resource gathering
  • Fire knowledge discovery
  • Crafting system
  • Prehistoric survival challenges
Features
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Embark on a Thrilling Journey Back to the Dawn of Humanity! Don't Let It Die is now digitally reimagined for your mobile device! Step into the role of a Neanderthal tribe leader in this gripping solo survival game. With a catastrophic flood on the horizon, your mission is to unlock the secrets of fire and secure your tribe's survival in a prehistoric world teetering on the edge of extinction. KEY FEATURES Solo Management Experience Take full control of your tribe's fate. Strategically manage four unique characters, balancing their synergies, strengths, and weaknesses to master the element of fire. 17+ Unique Characters Choose from a diverse roster of characters, each offering distinct abilities and strategies. Experiment with powerful tribe combinations to discover the ultimate survival tactics. Resource Management Gather wood, meat, and berries to sustain your tribe. Efficiently allocate these resources to survive the harsh prehistoric environment. Fire Discoveries Unlock four unique Fire Knowledge Trees. Plan your tribe's daily activities wisely to earn Fire Knowledge Points (FKP) and achieve the ultimate discovery: Fire Starter. Crafting System Create tools, weapons, and shelters to enhance your tribe’s survival. Every crafted item plays a critical role in protecting your tribe from the dangers of the wilderness. About the Game Designed by Dustin Hendrickson, Don't Let It Die is a captivating blend of strategy, resource management, and luck mitigation. The journey begins with a serendipitous lightning strike that ignites a burning tree, offering your tribe a fleeting chance at survival. With only 14 days to unlock the mysteries of fire, every decision matters. Immerse yourself in the challenge of prehistoric survival and prove your skills as a leader. Can you navigate the perils of a world without fire and shape the future of humanity?

Screenshots

Konane4 screens
Don't Let It Die4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Don't Let It Die at 4.3 against Konane's 2.3. Don't Let It Die also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 35 months). Konane's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Konane costs $0.99 and Don't Let It Die $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Don't Let It Die holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Konane's written reviews are positive against 50% of Don't Let It Die's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Konane ships an update every 35 months, Don't Let It Die every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Konane versus Don't Let It Die: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKonaneDon't Let It Die
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB205 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPOKDustin Hendrickson

Customer experience

Konane

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Don't Let It Die

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Konane

No in-app purchases

None

Don't Let It Die

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Konane free?
Konane costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Don't Let It Die free?
Don't Let It Die costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Konane or Don't Let It Die?
Don't Let It Die is rated higher. Konane averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Don't Let It Die averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Konane or Don't Let It Die have ads?
Neither Konane nor Don't Let It Die shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Konane or Don't Let It Die?
Konane ships an update every 35 months, and Don't Let It Die every 3 days. Most recently, Konane was updated on October 23, 2026 and Don't Let It Die on October 24, 2026.

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