# Fire Boat vs Backhoe!

The clearest difference is rating: Backhoe! at 4.5 against Fire Boat's 4.0. Fire Boat's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Fire Boat costs $0.99 and Backhoe! $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Backhoe! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Boat has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire Boat | Backhoe! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-boat/id951463440/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backhoe/id1087279396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 53 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 82 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [randall cole](https://appshunter.io/developer/312914730) | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) |

## What reviewers say

### Fire Boat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-boat/id951463440)

Engage children in a fun, interactive experience fighting fires at sea. Rescue crew members, tow damaged vessels, and explore a vibrant, responsive ocean environment. This app encourages curiosity and imaginative play for young aspiring firefighters.

**Highlights:** Fight fires on ships and sea platforms, Rescue crew members with helicopter and life preserver, Tow damaged ships and submarines, Interactive ocean environment with sound effects, Explore lighthouses and cargo ports, Cute and engaging graphics for kids

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backhoe!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backhoe/id1087279396)

An interactive illustration game designed for young children, featuring a backhoe with simple touch controls. Kids can explore, dig, and drive without any pressure or complex mechanics.

**Highlights:** Interactive backhoe controls, Simple touch-to-play mechanics, Watercolor illustration style, No ads or in-app purchases, Score tracking, Kid-friendly design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fire Boat free?

Fire Boat costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backhoe! free?

Backhoe! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fire Boat or Backhoe!?

Backhoe! is rated higher. Fire Boat averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Backhoe! averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Fire Boat or Backhoe! have ads?

Neither Fire Boat nor Backhoe! shows ads.

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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.*