# Tiny Wings — A dream of flying

> Arcade game about a bird with tiny wings flying down hills. (iPhone/iPad app by Andreas Illiger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andreas Illiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 14,887 App Store ratings · 624 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2011-02-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews.md

## What is Tiny Wings?

You have always dreamed of flying - but your wings are tiny. Luckily the world is full of beautiful hills. Use the hills as jumps - slide down, flap your wings and fly! At least for a moment - until this annoying gravity brings you back down to earth. But the next hill is waiting for you already. Watch out for the night and fly as fast as you can. Otherwise flying will only be a dream once again.

Tiny Wings was chosen as the iPhone Game of the Year in App Store Rewind 2011 in Europe and many other countries.
Thank you Apple and a big thank you to all Tiny Wings fans!

Highlights:

• simple "one button" (ok... maybe "one tap") arcade game about the dream of flying

• the world is changing every day - so it does in this game! Procedural generated graphics will make "tiny wings" look different every day you play

• Four game modes

• Daily mode with new islands and missions every day

• 240 birds to unlock

• Night mode: play the game at night

• upgrade your nest by fulfilling tasks
• iPad only: Split screen multiplayer!
• Supports Game Center with 30 tricky achievements
• Supports iCloud syncronization

## Key features

- One-tap arcade gameplay
- Procedurally generated worlds
- Daily mode with missions
- Unlockable birds
- Night mode
- Nest upgrades
- Split screen multiplayer (iPad)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sun bird | $2.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #96 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store)
- #27 in Top Paid · Action (US App Store)
- #9 in Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)
- #143 in Top Paid (US App Store)

## What do users think of Tiny Wings?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Nostalgic and timeless gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and music
- 🕹️ Simple yet addictive controls
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and stuttering
- 🤯 Challenging objectives like passing island 4 in fever mode
- 🤖 Frustrating AI opponents in racing mode

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
- Coins and progress not saving properly

**Most requested features**

- More islands and levels to explore
- Ability to customize birds with skins/outfits
- Online multiplayer racing mode
- Endless mode or procedurally generated levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 624)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews.md

### 5/5 — WE ARE SO BACK!!

*2026-08-18, version 2.5.2*

Genuinely one of the few mobile games from my childhood still on the App Store. 1000/10. Best $3 I’ve ever spent.

### 5/5 — It’s hard but it’s OUTSTANDING

*2026-07-17, version 2.5.2*

I play it with me fam all the time it’s fun entertaining and cute! If your looking for a game that has cute birds and need some skill you found what your looking for!

### 5/5 — I love this game

*2026-07-14, version 2.5.2*

I play it when I’m bored have stress anxiety worries honestly any time is the best time to play this game don’t take it down

### 5/5 — wonderful game

*2026-07-01, version 2.5.2*

sound on iphone se is fixed after being gone initially

### 3/5 — Eh

*2026-06-25, version 2.5.2*

Good game wouldn’t pay £3 for it

### 5/5 — SO GOOD

*2026-06-24, version 2.5.2*

This game is perfect. Great graphics, satisfying motion, just mindless enough that you can play while watching tv but also challenging enough that I am motivated and could play for hours! Definitely worth the very small expense and it makes such a difference to pay for an app that will fulfill your needs and not annoy you with ads. 1000% reccomend for those searching for a game to become addicted to! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

### 5/5 — Love this Game

*2026-06-23, version 2.5.2*

I love this game I first got it so many years ago and redownloaded it recently and it’s just as good as it was before! Simple and right to the gameplay! So happy to play it again!

### 2/5 — Update is laggy

*2026-06-12, version 2.5.2*

I don’t mind updates but the game now has major framerate issues even on my two-generations-old iPhone. I also don’t like the new entering fever mode sound effect but that’s more of a subjective opinion. The game is amazing otherwise, but it’s just not playable when it randomly drops to 10 frames per second for a few seconds. If this is fixed the next time I play the game then I’ll update my review accordingly.

### 5/5 — High Quality Game

*2026-06-11, version 2.5.2*

Easy to pick up and hard to put down. It’s very well made.

### 3/5 — Not as remembered

*2026-06-07, version 2.5.2*

What a fun game. It’s worth your time. Paying for it is just worth it for the price. That being said, the advent of reducing frame skips (iPhone 16 pro) and potentially adding promotion (120hz) would send this over the edge twice over one star each. As of now it just sticks out to me as something that could be better for 2026

## Frequently asked questions about Tiny Wings

### What is Tiny Wings about?

Tiny Wings is a simple arcade game where players control a bird with tiny wings. The goal is to use rolling hills to gain momentum, flapping to fly as far as possible before gravity pulls you down. The game features procedurally generated levels that change daily.

### What are the main features of Tiny Wings?

Key features include simple one-tap controls, procedurally generated graphics that offer a unique experience each day, four game modes including a daily mode with missions, the ability to unlock 240 different birds, and a night mode. Players can also upgrade their nest and compete with friends via Game Center achievements.

### How much does Tiny Wings cost?

Tiny Wings is a paid application. The initial purchase grants access to all core gameplay features and content. There are no advertisements within the game, and while it has in-app purchase functionality, it is not required for core gameplay progression.

### What devices is Tiny Wings compatible with?

Tiny Wings is available on iOS devices. Specific compatibility may vary by device and operating system version. The iPad version offers a unique split-screen multiplayer mode for local play.

### What are some common use cases for Tiny Wings?

Tiny Wings is ideal for quick gaming sessions during commutes or breaks, offering a relaxing yet engaging experience. Players can enjoy the challenge of mastering the flight mechanics, collecting all the birds, and completing daily missions for a sense of accomplishment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.2 — 2026-01-20

- bugfixes

### 2.5.1 — 2025-11-17

- bug fixes
- added support for the Games app challenges

### 2.5 — 2025-02-20

Biggest content update since 2012 (:

• Two new game modes: New islands and missions every day!
• Birds have special abilities now. Find the perks that suit your playstyle!
• New night mode: Play at night with the new night birds.
• 120 new birds to unlock.
• More diverse and interesting Islands.
• New game element: Bubbles!

I hope you enjoy this update! Thanks for playing Tiny Wings!

### 2.4.3 — 2024-03-22

- bugfixes

### 2.4.2 — 2024-03-12

New in this version:
- Revamped fever tails (watercolour style)
- Back to the old flying physics (the change in physics was an accident in the last update)
- Less stutter on devices with ProMotion displays (hopefully.. I can’t do much as it is a bug in iOS)
- The coin doubler doubles coins perfectly now (sorry!)
- Coins are getting rewarded even if you skip the end game screens
- An option to switch of the fever tails if you don’t like them
- Bugfixes

From the last big content Update:
- Tiny Wings is even more colorful now
- Unlock 100+ new birds!
- 15 new Missions
- Revised AI for the Flight school

I have put a lot of passion into this update to make Tiny Wings even more colorful and fun. I hope it brings you joy!
If you enjoy it and feel like giving something back, you can do so now by buying a special bird in the game. This special bird also allows you to cheat a little :).

Thank you for playing Tiny Wings!

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## More apps by Andreas Illiger

- [Tiny Wings TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings-tv/id1093473958)
- [Tiny Wings+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings-plus/id1574882204)

All apps by Andreas Illiger: https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523

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