# A Kindling Forest vs Roper

The clearest difference is rating: Roper at 4.9 against A Kindling Forest's 4.2. Roper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (95% vs 82%). A Kindling Forest's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A Kindling Forest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Roper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of A Kindling Forest's written reviews are positive against 95% of Roper's.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Kindling Forest | Roper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-kindling-forest/id6450366148/reviews) | **[4.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roper-one-button-platformer/id6673895752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 194 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Berndtsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485719944) | [Fancade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770270328) |

## 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


### Roper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roper-one-button-platformer/id6673895752)

Control your character with a single button to jump, swing, and navigate through 100 challenging levels. Collect coins and master the mechanics in this minimalist platformer. Enjoy a smooth gaming experience with a tiny install size and offline play.

**Highlights:** Single-button controls, 100 challenging levels, Coin collection, Jump and swing mechanics, Tiny install size, Offline play, Fast performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Simple but engaging
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Needs more levels/content
- 🎮 Rope mechanic can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty with long jumps
- Occasional performance issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters
- Additional mechanics and challenges
- Customization options for characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Kindling Forest free?

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

### Is Roper free?

Roper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A Kindling Forest or Roper?

Roper is rated higher. A Kindling Forest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Roper averages 4.9 from 50 ratings.

### Do A Kindling Forest or Roper have ads?

Roper shows ads; A Kindling Forest does not.

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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.*