# A Kindling Forest vs Plunder Panic

The clearest difference is rating: Plunder Panic at 5.0 against A Kindling Forest's 4.2. Plunder Panic also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). A Kindling Forest's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A Kindling Forest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Plunder Panic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plunder Panic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Kindling Forest has 47 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of A Kindling Forest's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plunder Panic's.

A Kindling Forest ships an update every 3 weeks, Plunder Panic every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Kindling Forest | Plunder Panic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-kindling-forest/id6450366148/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plunder-panic/id6461536773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 194 MB | 2.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Berndtsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485719944) | [Will Winn Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589100600) |

## What reviewers say

### A Kindling Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-kindling-forest/id6450366148)

Embark on a magical auto-runner adventure to save the forest from an ancient evil. Aim and shoot your way through challenging levels, collecting arrows that serve as your life count. Utilize checkpoints to refine your strategy and overcome obstacles.

**Highlights:** Auto-runner gameplay, Aim and shoot mechanics, Collect arrows as life count, Five challenging levels, Checkpoints for progress, Diverse obstacles and environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy A Crown | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Engaging and fun gameplay
- 🎵 Great music and sound design
- 👍 Smooth and satisfying mechanics
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall after short demo
- ⏳ Too short with few levels
- 🤔 Steep difficulty curve
- 🤷‍♂️ Controls can be frustrating
- 🐛 Minor bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase button not responding
- Character stuck under the map
- Tutorial not helpful
- Penny Bridge level bug
- No sound

**Requested features**

- More levels or stages
- Endless mode
- Upgrades or skins shop
- Haptic feedback
- Option to increase auto-scroll speed


### Plunder Panic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plunder-panic/id6461536773)

Engage in thrilling pirate battles with up to 12 players, locally or online. Steal treasure, defeat rivals, and sink ships in this retro-inspired arcade action game. Explore islands, unlock items in a solo campaign, and customize your experience with various modifiers.

**Highlights:** Up to 12 player local/online multiplayer, Solo campaign mode with unlockables, 18 unique islands with dynamic effects, Customizable game modes and modifiers, Ranked online matches, Retro-inspired graphics and arcade action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Kindling Forest free?

A Kindling Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plunder Panic free?

Plunder Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A Kindling Forest or Plunder Panic?

Plunder Panic is rated higher. A Kindling Forest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Plunder Panic averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do A Kindling Forest or Plunder Panic have ads?

Neither A Kindling Forest nor Plunder Panic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Kindling Forest or Plunder Panic?

A Kindling Forest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plunder Panic every 2 days. Most recently, A Kindling Forest was updated on September 25, 2026 and Plunder Panic on June 4, 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.*