Comparison

Lofi Mandala vs Plants on Fire

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lofi Mandala

Features
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Color Freely. Calm Down. Color mandalas, set your song and customize your background ambience.

About

Plants on Fire

Engage in fast-paced, 3-minute PvP tower defense battles with quirky plants. Merge plants to unlock powerful combos, build your ultimate squad, and outsmart opponents. Offers various game modes including Auto Chess and Co-op.

Highlights
  • 3-minute PvP battles
  • Plant merging for power-ups
  • Squad building with unique plants
  • Auto Chess mode
  • Co-op and PvE challenges
  • Seasonal content updates
Features
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READY TO GO CRAZY, CAPTAIN? Welcome to Plants on Fire, a fast-paced 3-Min Plant Mania PvP Tower Defense where quirky plants, clever strategy, and chaotic battles collide! Merge powerful plants, discover delicious combos, build your ultimate squad, and outsmart your rivals. Easy to pick up, hard to put down—every 3-minute battle brings a new chance to squeeze out the power and claim victory! 〓 MERGE & GO CRAZY 〓 Jump straight into fast-paced 3-minute battles! Merge your plants to power them up, build clever combinations, and adapt your strategy on the fly. Simple controls make it easy to play, while endless combos keep every battle fresh. 〓 HARVEST YOUR JUICY SQUAD 〓 Build your perfect squad from a wild roster of quirky plants, each with unique abilities and strengths. Mix, match, and merge your plants to discover powerful synergies and delicious combos. Experiment with different decks, adapt your strategy, and squeeze out the power of every plant to create your ultimate winning combination! 〓 CLASH & DEFEND 〓 Think fast, defend your side, and push back your opponent! Outsmart rivals with smart positioning, clever combos, and well-timed plays. Whether you're chasing the perfect victory or just jumping in for a quick match, every clash is packed with surprises. 〓 MORE WAYS TO PLAY, EVERY SEASON 〓 The madness goes far beyond PvP! Jump into Auto Chess, team up with friends in Co-op, take on challenging Boss Fights and PvE challenges, or compete with your Club in exciting Point Races. With fresh plants, new abilities, battlefields, and game modes added every season, there’s always a new way to play—and a new challenge to conquer! Merge. Combo. Clash. Grow. Are you ready to go crazy with your plants? Looking for the latest news? - Discord: https://discord.gg/AEfDBbjZcE - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580942256700 Having problems? - Official Email: support@plantsonfire.com

Screenshots

Lofi Mandala4 screens
Plants on Fire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lofi Mandala at none against Plants on Fire's 24. Plants on Fire's advantage is chart position (#32 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plants on Fire sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Lofi Mandala asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lofi Mandala ships an update every 9 days, Plants on Fire weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Lofi Mandala versus Plants on Fire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLofi MandalaPlants on Fire
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—62.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#32 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB430 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDamian DennyShanghai Shenmeng Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Lofi Mandala

No in-app purchases

24 purchases

Plants on Fire

One-time24
  • Honor Medal Supply Pack 1$0.99
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Special Daily Pack$0.99
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  • Lucky Token Limited-Time Offer 1$1.99
  • Honor Medal Supply Pack 2$1.99
  • Lucky Token Pack$1.99
  • Rookie Growth Pack 1$2.99
  • Battle Pack$2.99
  • Elite Power Reward 1$3.99
  • Premier Membership$4.99
  • Upgrade to Rumble Ruby Pass$4.99
  • Adventure Pack$6.99
  • Glory Gold Pass$9.99
  • Upgrade to Glory Ruby Pass$9.99
  • Mega Choice Pack$9.99
  • Glory Ruby Pass$18.99
  • S Variant Choice Pack$19.99
  • Legendary Minion Booster Pack$24.99
  • Mad King's Pack$24.99
  • Minion Launch Booster Pack 1$29.99
  • Club Supplies1$39.99
  • SS Variant Choice Pack$49.99
  • Minion Launch Booster Pack 2$59.99
  • Minion Launch Booster Pack 3$149.99

Questions

Is Lofi Mandala free?
Lofi Mandala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plants on Fire free?
Plants on Fire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lofi Mandala or Plants on Fire have ads?
Both Lofi Mandala and Plants on Fire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lofi Mandala or Plants on Fire?
Lofi Mandala ships an update every 9 days, and Plants on Fire weekly. Most recently, Lofi Mandala was updated on October 16, 2026 and Plants on Fire on October 25, 2026.

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