# Ultimate Bird Simulator vs Bird Alone

The clearest difference is price: Bird Alone at Free against Ultimate Bird Simulator's $0.99. Bird Alone also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 81 months). Ultimate Bird Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bird Alone is free to download; Ultimate Bird Simulator costs $0.99 up front. Bird Alone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ultimate Bird Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bird Alone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bird Alone has 11K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Ultimate Bird Simulator's written reviews are positive against 81% of Bird Alone's.

Ultimate Bird Simulator ships an update every 81 months, Bird Alone every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Bird Simulator | Bird Alone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-bird-simulator/id1063194066/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-alone/id1435827876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 81 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 178 MB | 409 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gluten Free Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/698937431) | [George Batchelor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057329501) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Bird Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-bird-simulator/id1063194066)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Role Playing, #146 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience life as a bird in a realistic 3D world. Choose from twelve playable species, hunt for food, raise a family, and battle dangerous foes. Customize your bird, level up its stats, and explore vast environments.

**Highlights:** Twelve playable bird species, Realistic survival mechanics, Build and manage a flock, Raise and care for baby birds, Customize bird appearance and skills, Level up birds and earn stat points, Explore a massive 3D environment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic bird life cycle
- 👍 Variety of playable birds
- 🌳 Beautiful environments
- 💡 Ability to build nests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐢 Slow leveling and progression
- 🌫️ Disappearing foliage
- 🤯 Unrealistic boss battles

**Reported bugs**

- Sticks disappearing when trying to build nest
- Inability to interact with certain bosses
- Deformed bird models
- Inconsistent water/swimming mechanics

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More bird species
- Ability to choose bird at any level
- Improved nest building mechanics
- Realistic animal behaviors


### Bird Alone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-alone/id1435827876)

Nurture a lonely bird through daily conversations, creative activities, and life's big questions. This award-winning app offers a unique companion experience, exploring themes of friendship, growth, and existence.

**Highlights:** Daily conversations and questions, Creative expression (drawing, poetry, music), Nurture a virtual bird companion, Explore themes of life and existence, Unlock new content daily, Experience changing seasons and time

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cup of Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bird Alone full version | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Socks | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Heartwarming and meaningful experience
- 🎨 Beautiful art and design
- 🎶 Relaxing and soothing audio
- 🐦 Adorable and charming bird companion
- 🤗 Provides comfort and emotional support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💔 Sad and emotional ending when the bird dies
- 💰 Paid app with a short experience
- 🕰️ Limited daily interactions with the bird
- 🤯 Overwhelming grief for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on older devices
- Issues with loading and navigation

**Requested features**

- Option to keep the bird alive permanently
- More customization options for the bird
- Expanded daily activities and interactions
- Ability to restart or continue after the bird's passing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Bird Simulator free?

Ultimate Bird Simulator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bird Alone free?

Bird Alone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Bird Simulator or Bird Alone?

Bird Alone is rated higher. Ultimate Bird Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Bird Alone averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Ultimate Bird Simulator or Bird Alone have ads?

Neither Ultimate Bird Simulator nor Bird Alone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Bird Simulator or Bird Alone?

Ultimate Bird Simulator ships an update every 81 months, and Bird Alone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ultimate Bird Simulator was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bird Alone on September 24, 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.*