# Cooped Up

> Arcade-style bird sanctuary game with fling mechanics and collectible items. (iPhone/iPad app by Nitrome.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 85 App Store ratings · 198 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 157 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545/reviews.md

## What is Cooped Up?

You are the latest addition in the exotic bird sanctuary. The other older birds have been Cooped Up a little too long and are a branch short of a perch!  Ahhemmm... they is a bit crazy!

Fling yourself up up and away but watch out, there's more than just birds that you must avoid. However don't be afraid to snack on the way... 

...and don't let the other birds laughing at you get you down! Pick yourself up and twang twang twang again!

Features:
- Intuitive twanging fling gameplay.
- Simple pick up and play for all!
- Full game centre support to compete with friends and foes
- Eat worms, spiders and flies! Hmmm yummy!!!
- Boost you way up like a steam train!

Important information
This game contains third party advertising which can be removed via a one time IAP. This game contains coins which can be collected within the game for free, bought with real money or via earned via promotions. This game contains cross promotion for other Nitrome games and this is not removed with the IAP for removal of ads.

## Key features

- Intuitive twanging fling gameplay
- Simple pick up and play
- Game Centre support
- Collect and eat insects
- In-game boosts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Cooped Up?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Charming and unique pixel art style
- 😄 Quirky humor and entertaining animations
- 🎵 Catchy banjo music and sound design
- ⚡ Fast-paced and responsive controls
- 📱 Minimal ads compared to other free games
- 🎯 Simple yet challenging gameplay
- 🕐 Perfect for short gaming sessions
- 🏆 Nostalgic appeal for returning players
- ✨ Creative and imaginative concept

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Screen flickering after watching ads
- 🐛 Game incompatibility with iPad
- 🐛 Upside-down screen glitches
- 📺 Excessive and repetitive ads
- 🔄 Lack of content variety and progression
- 😴 Repetitive gameplay without challenge increase
- ⚠️ Poor optimization for certain devices
- 🎮 Sensitive touch controls with cases
- 🔊 Loud opening music persists between sessions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Screen flickering and glitching after ads
- Upside-down screen display
- Phone freezing or requiring restart
- Jump mechanics not responding
- Achievement notifications not displaying
- Trophy/score button unresponsive
- Invincibility frames missing after bug collection
- Screen rotation causing control issues
- Frame rate drops during star animations
- Black screen on startup
- Incompatibility with iPad devices
- Pixelated app icon on iPhone 6

**Most requested features**

- Unlockable characters and skins
- New maps and backgrounds
- Additional enemy types and difficulty levels
- In-game currency and upgrade system
- Customizable bird options
- Story mode or narrative elements
- Different game modes (rush mode, challenge mode)
- Tutorial for new players
- Leaderboard functionality improvements
- Power-ups and special abilities
- Bird care mechanics (feeding, washing, growing)
- Mute settings that persist between sessions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 198)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very fun

*2025-07-06*

J’aime beaucoup le jeux l’oiseau c’est très mignon et le concept est incroyable ce que j’aimes beaucoup avec le jeu c’est que tu n’as pas besoin de réfléchir le jeux est sympa en soi mon jeux préféré sans connexion puis le niveau est modéré j’ai un record à 327 pour l’instant j’essaye d’aller plus loin

### 5/5 — Fun

*2025-06-29*

This game is awesome, try it now!

### 5/5 — Nice

*2025-04-20, version 1.4*

Good and easy to play

### 5/5 — I just won the game

*2025-04-15*

I came up over 999 but its doesn’t show in a game. I have a video of it. Can you please make it seem for others. Good game, absolutely love it

### 5/5 — Doodle Jump on Steriods

*2025-02-09*

Its great to see that this 2D platformer has been recently updated. It is such a great way to waste some time where ever you find yourself.

### 4/5 — Worth your time

*2024-12-21, version 1.4*

This game is fun. The art is awesome, the fast-paced gameplay is addictive, and it is easily accessible.

BUT...

It almost never gets any more challenging. It's always the same enemies, location, and everything. Perhaps adding unlockable areas and skins could fix this?

Aside from this, Cooped Up is a really cool mobile game. Don't hesitate getting it. 

Thanks for reading!

### 5/5 — Hard but fun!

*2023-11-19*

I love the game sooo much,thank you for making this game it is sooo addictive to play

### 5/5 — Круто!

*2023-08-15*

Очень крутая и динамичная игра , завлекла сразу.Хочу поднять её в топ.

### 5/5 — Alessandro fabbi

*2023-08-09, version 1.3*

Alessandro fabbi è gay

### 1/5 — Das Game ist Speicherplatz Verschwendung!!!!

*2023-06-12*

Das Game ist verpixelt es gibt viele Game glitches und das weiß ich alles ohne es gespielt zu haben

## Frequently asked questions about Cooped Up

### What is Cooped Up?

Cooped Up is an arcade-style game where you play as a new exotic bird in a sanctuary. The goal is to fling yourself upwards, avoiding obstacles and other birds, while collecting food items like worms and spiders.

### What are the main features of Cooped Up?

Key features include intuitive 'twanging fling' gameplay, simple controls for easy pick-up-and-play, full Game Center support for competition, the ability to eat various insects, and in-game boosts to help you ascend.

### How much does Cooped Up cost?

The game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for coins, which can also be collected for free within the game or earned via promotions. Third-party advertising can be removed with a one-time in-app purchase.

### What platforms is Cooped Up available on?

While specific platforms are not detailed in the description, it is presented as a mobile application, implying availability on iOS and Android devices.

### What is the objective of the game?

The primary objective is to fling yourself as high as possible within the bird sanctuary. You must avoid hazards, collect food items for points or boosts, and compete with others on the Game Center leaderboards.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2024-12-18

- The game now has fullscreen support for modern devices! 
The artwork in menus and in-game has been has been extended to support taller screen ratios.
- Bug fixes
- Updated libraries for compliance

### 1.3 — 2016-09-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Minor Bug Fixes

### 0.2 — 2015-05-15

We fixed the screen flicker bug linked to the video adverts. (This was due to a Unity update - sorry)
Fixed issue with the cross promotion unit appearing in game in areas with poor reception.
Other small bug fixes and minor adjustments.

### 0.1 — 2015-05-05

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-17.*