# A Kindling Forest vs Crunchyroll

The clearest difference is rating: A Kindling Forest at 4.2 against Crunchyroll's 3.4. A Kindling Forest also leads on ratings volume (47 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Crunchyroll's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A Kindling Forest holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Kindling Forest has 47 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Crunchyroll'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, Crunchyroll every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Kindling Forest | Crunchyroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-kindling-forest/id6450366148/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-gift/id6747459734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Berndtsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485719944) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## 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


### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-gift/id6747459734)

Embark on a thrilling escape from a sinking luxury cruise ship. Solve puzzles, navigate changing environments, and uncover the truth behind your predicament. This adventure game requires a Crunchyroll Mega or Ultimate Fan membership.

**Highlights:** Escape a sinking ship, Solve environmental puzzles, Navigate dynamic levels, Uncover a hidden truth, Interact with passengers, Utilize found items

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Kindling Forest free?

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

### Is Crunchyroll free?

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

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

A Kindling Forest is rated higher. A Kindling Forest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

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

Neither A Kindling Forest nor Crunchyroll shows ads.

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

A Kindling Forest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crunchyroll every 8 days. Most recently, A Kindling Forest was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crunchyroll on October 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.*