# A Kindling Forest vs Feed the Deep

The clearest difference is rating: Feed the Deep at 4.7 against A Kindling Forest's 4.2. Feed the Deep also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (385 vs 47). A Kindling Forest's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 73%). On price, ads, 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 Feed the Deep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Feed the Deep holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Feed the Deep has 385 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of A Kindling Forest's written reviews are positive against 73% of Feed the Deep's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

A Kindling Forest ships an update every 3 weeks, Feed the Deep daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Kindling Forest | Feed the Deep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-kindling-forest/id6450366148/reviews) | **[4.7 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **385** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 73.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Berndtsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485719944) | [Luke Muscat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813785525) |

## 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


### Feed the Deep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745)

Explore procedurally generated undersea caves in this atmospheric roguelike. Collect resources to upgrade your gear, manage limited oxygen, and face hostile wildlife. Every dive offers a unique challenge in a dark, Lovecraftian world.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated caves, Resource collection and upgrades, Atmospheric deep sea adventure, Lovecraftian vibes, Exploration at your own pace, Limited oxygen management

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great port of PC version
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop
- 💡 Game focused on fun, not microtransactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
- 🐛 Camera issues when taking damage
- 🐛 Shoot button not always responsive

**Reported bugs**

- Camera flipping when taking damage
- Shoot button not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Support for older devices
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Kindling Forest free?

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

### Is Feed the Deep free?

Feed the Deep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A Kindling Forest or Feed the Deep?

Feed the Deep is rated higher. A Kindling Forest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Feed the Deep averages 4.7 from 385 ratings.

### Do A Kindling Forest or Feed the Deep have ads?

Neither A Kindling Forest nor Feed the Deep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Kindling Forest or Feed the Deep?

A Kindling Forest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Feed the Deep daily. Most recently, A Kindling Forest was updated on September 21, 2026 and Feed the Deep 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.*