Don't Burn vs Skirl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Don't Burn
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A match that refuses to burn. That's you. Don't Burn is a fast-paced arcade game with two intense modes: THE FALL โ Dodge falling flames as you descend through an endless inferno. Swipe to survive. Every second counts. THE LINE โ Run along a line of matches to the rhythm. Jump over fire, gaps, and obstacles in sync with the beat. Features: - Two unique game modes - 10 handcrafted levels + endless mode - Fever Mode, Near-Miss combos, Death Replay - Beat-synced gameplay with original soundtrack - Game Center leaderboards - No ads. No data collection. Just fire. How long can you survive without burning?
Skirl
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Skirl is a pixel art endless runner where you play as a cat dashing through a dark, atmospheric world inspired by Terraria and classic platformers. One control. One finger. Tap to jump - and keep running. The world scrolls faster as you go. Gaps appear in the ground. Spikes rise from the earth. Slimes patrol the platforms. Bats swoop from the darkness. Coins float above the ground, waiting to be grabbed. Every run is different. Every death teaches you something. HOW FAR CAN YOU GO? - Tap to jump, double-tap for a double jump - Dodge spikes, slimes and bats - Collect coins and power-ups: shield, gem magnet, score multiplier - Watch your speed increase the further you run - Beat your personal best and chase the high score REVIVE AND KEEP RUNNING Died? You get 3 free revivals per session - spend your coins to continue from where you left off. Or watch a short ad to revive for free. No pressure, no forced ads during gameplay. PIXEL ART DONE RIGHT Flat pixel art with layered parallax backgrounds - sky, mountains, trees, ground - all scrolling at different speeds for real depth. No fake 3D. No gloss. Pure retro feel with a dark, moody atmosphere. PLAY ANYWHERE Skirl works fully offline. No internet required, no account needed, no server. Just open and play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skirl at none against Don't Burn's 7. Don't Burn's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Don't Burn sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Skirl asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Don't Burn | Skirl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Edoardo Maria De Santis | Elias Nevk |
In-app purchases
Don't Burn
- Level 3 - Basalt Hymn$0.99
- Level 4 - Choir Sirens$0.99
- Level 5 - Sootlight Choir$0.99
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- Training Mode$0.99
- Full Game Bundle$1.99
- Super Level Bundle$3.99
- Ultimate Bundle$4.99
Skirl
No in-app purchases









