# A Kindling Forest vs Space Squad Survival

The clearest difference is rating: Space Squad Survival at 4.7 against A Kindling Forest's 4.2. Space Squad Survival also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 47). A Kindling Forest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A Kindling Forest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Squad Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Squad Survival has 1.1K ratings behind it against 47, 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 85% of Space Squad Survival's.

A Kindling Forest ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Squad Survival every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Kindling Forest | Space Squad Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-kindling-forest/id6450366148/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Berndtsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485719944) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## 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


### Space Squad Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136)

Command your spaceship and crew to survive in the vastness of space. Explore planets, manage resources, hunt alien creatures, and battle ruthless pirates to ensure your squad's survival. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming the challenges of the cosmos.

**Highlights:** Ship Management, Hunting Alien Creatures, Planet Exploration, Battling Space Pirates, Building and Development

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starterpaket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
- 👍 Fun and creative idea
- 👍 Surprisingly fun and fast-paced
- 👍 Progression is good
- 👍 Crew helps on missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls are difficult and frustrating
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Lack of explanations and tutorials
- 🐛 Enemies attack too frequently
- 🐛 Difficulty identifying ship damage

**Reported bugs**

- Saved game not syncing between devices
- Camera issues
- Shooting system needs improvement

**Requested features**

- Add an endless mode without a timer
- Allow redesigning the ship at will
- Implement ship-to-ship battles
- Add more destructible elements
- Support gamepad controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Kindling Forest free?

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

### Is Space Squad Survival free?

Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A Kindling Forest or Space Squad Survival?

Space Squad Survival is rated higher. A Kindling Forest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do A Kindling Forest or Space Squad Survival have ads?

Space Squad Survival shows ads; A Kindling Forest does not.

### Which is updated more often, A Kindling Forest or Space Squad Survival?

A Kindling Forest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space Squad Survival every 4 days. Most recently, A Kindling Forest was updated on September 21, 2026 and Space Squad Survival on September 24, 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.*