# Burn(t) vs Drag Star!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drag Star! at 100% against Burn(t)'s 22%. Drag Star! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months). Burn(t)'s advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Burn(t) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Drag Star! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drag Star! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Burn(t)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Drag Star!'s.

Burn(t) ships an update every 12 months, Drag Star! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burn(t) | Drag Star! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnt/id758461886/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drag-star/id1574339866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) |

## What reviewers say

### Burn(t)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnt/id758461886)

Experience a gripping zombie apocalypse narrative where your choices shape the story. Decide who to save, who to trust, and whether to form alliances or resort to murder. Every decision has consequences, and survival depends on your choices.

**Highlights:** Interactive novel, Zombie apocalypse setting, Branching narrative, Choice-driven gameplay, Multiple endings, Moral dilemmas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Restart the Game Once | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertising | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting story concept
- 👍 Engaging characters (initially)
- 👍 Can be entertaining
- 👍 Good for reading practice
- 👍 Worth the upgrade (paid version)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Story doesn't make sense
- 😞 Punishing choices
- 😞 Repetitive writing
- 😞 Poorly written
- 😞 Too short

**Reported bugs**

- Some responses redirect to incorrect pages

**Requested features**

- More drama
- More games like this
- More stories, endings, choices
- Rewrite the story
- Choices should influence plot


### Drag Star!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drag-star/id1574339866)

Step into the spotlight as a contestant on a reality TV drag competition. Make strategic choices to showcase your skills in singing, dancing, and comedy, while navigating rivalries and a potential saboteur to become the next drag icon.

**Highlights:** Play as diverse drag performers, Compete in singing, dancing, and comedy, Specialize your drag style, Build relationships with castmates, Solve a sabotage mystery, Win fan favorite or other titles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drag Star! | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burn(t) free?

Burn(t) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drag Star! free?

Drag Star! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Burn(t) or Drag Star!?

Drag Star! is rated higher. Burn(t) averages 2.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Drag Star! averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Burn(t) or Drag Star! have ads?

Both Burn(t) and Drag Star! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Burn(t) or Drag Star!?

Burn(t) ships an update every 12 months, and Drag Star! every 5 months. Most recently, Burn(t) was updated on October 20, 2026 and Drag Star! on October 11, 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.*