# Radioactive vs Backburn

The clearest difference is price: Radioactive at Free against Backburn's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Radioactive is free to download; Backburn costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radioactive | Backburn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radioactive-nuke-sim/id6789679863/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 16 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REGGIE LEE SLABA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783061972) | [Robert Corbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890247992) |

## What reviewers say

### Radioactive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radioactive-nuke-sim/id6789679863)

Experience a realistic nuclear war simulation where you launch and observe the unfolding consequences of strikes on a global satellite map. Witness the impact of real weapons, realistic flight times, and dynamic casualty counts over simulated days, influenced by weather-driven fallout.

**Highlights:** Realistic nuclear warfare simulation, Real-world weapons with accurate yields, Simulated flight times and delivery methods, Dynamic casualty unfolding over days, Weather-driven fallout simulation, Detailed aftermath inspection, Offline operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backburn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backburn-wildfire-strategy/id6792957422)

This offline strategy game lets you plan up to six turns ahead in wildfire scenarios. Compare different decisions, manage resources, and learn from your choices in a fictional environment. Rehearse before advancing to make every turn count.

**Highlights:** Plan six turns ahead, Compare strategy branches, Manage resources and crews, Offline gameplay, Thirty authored incidents, After-action reports

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radioactive free?

Radioactive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backburn free?

Backburn costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Radioactive or Backburn have ads?

Neither Radioactive nor Backburn shows ads.

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