Comparison

Flutter Starlight vs Bird Alone

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flutter Starlight

Raise and collect over 300 real-life moth species in a magical, moonlit forest. Nurture them through their lifecycle, explore a living forest, and discover enchanting plants and secrets. Enjoy a relaxing, stress-free experience with missions and interactive gestures.

Highlights
  • Nurture and collect moths
  • Discover over 300 moth species
  • Explore a living forest environment
  • Grow magical plants
  • Complete missions and events
  • Interactive gestures
Features
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Raise and collect cute moths in a magical, moonlit forest. You’ll soon discover moths are just as beautiful as butterflies in this relaxing, cozy game. Nurture moths through their incredible lifecycle, from adorable caterpillars to majestic moths. Guide them through the forest, bursting dandelions and collecting pollen. Behold their beauty and adorable quirks as they flutter and play! Enjoy the relaxing ambiance of a magical forest, where stars twinkle as the moon moves through its lunar cycle and flowers bloom as fireflies burst light over the forest. Expand and adorn the forest with a vast array of plants with magical abilities, and discover other forest dwellers that have interesting tales to tell and mysteries to unravel. There is always something new to discover in Flutter Starlight, with more than 300 real-life moth species to collect and learn about! Features: • Nurture & Collect: Raise moths from tiny caterpillars to majestic winged creatures. • A Living, Breathing Forest: Watch as flowers bloom, fireflies glow, and the moon moves through its lunar cycle. • Enchanting Plants & Secrets: Grow magical plants and uncover hidden stories. • 300+ Real-Life Moths: Discover and learn about rare and stunning species. • Relaxing Gameplay: Enjoy soothing sounds and a stress-free experience. • Missions & Events: Complete to start collecting exclusive rewards. • Interactive Gestures: Feed caterpillars, guide moths, and more! ********** Developed and published by Runaway, an award-winning game studio that creates games inspired by the natural world. Please note: This game is free to play but does contain some items to purchase for real money. If you run into any issues while playing or you have any suggestions, please contact us at support@runaway.zendesk.com.

About

Bird Alone

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
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◆ Apple Design Award Winner 2021 ◆ Become best friends with the loneliest bird in the world. A journey of growth and loss with a best friend. Talk about life, make music, draw pictures and write poetry. Start each day answering your new friend's questions about life, death and the meaning of existence. Guide the bird through daily life as it confronts the same worries as the rest of us. ◆ What's your favourite colour? ◆ Where are all my friends? ◆ Do you ever think about death? What will your best friend ask you today? ◆ Draw a picture for the Art Gallery ◆ Write a poem together for the Book of Poetry ◆ Unlock today's plant for the Musical Garden ◆ Rub its belly Watch each day turn to night Ponder the changing seasons Face the heaviness of growing old with a best friend. Maybe this bird won't be so lonely after all. * Minimum required device: iPhone 6S or similar * Content warning: Bird Alone contains themes and discussion of death. User discretion is advised for those sensitive to this topic.

Screenshots

Flutter Starlight4 screens
Bird Alone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bird Alone at none against Flutter Starlight's shown. Bird Alone also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flutter Starlight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bird Alone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Flutter Starlight against 4.8 for Bird Alone. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.2K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Flutter Starlight's written reviews are positive against 81% of Bird Alone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flutter Starlight ships an update every 2 months, Bird Alone every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flutter Starlight versus Bird Alone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlutter StarlightBird Alone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.2K ratings)4.8 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews — better80.9% of reviews
Number of ratings8.2K11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size563 MB409 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunawayGeorge Batchelor

Customer experience

Flutter Starlight

All ratings7,859 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,205 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative9.7%

Bird Alone

All ratings10,766 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews1,366 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative11.4%

User reviews

Flutter Starlight

From 8.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🦋 Adorable and calming moths
  • 📚 Educational with real moth facts
  • 🎨 Beautiful and relaxing visuals
  • 🎶 Soothing background music
  • 👍 No aggressive ads or monetization

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive to expand forest and acquire new moths
  • ⏱️ Slow progress and long wait times
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly
  • 🙅‍♀️ Difficulty connecting with friends

Bird Alone

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💔 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

Bugs and requests

Flutter Starlight

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes when switching apps
  • Reward videos not working properly
  • Progress and data loss issues
  • Graphical glitches after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to name and customize moths
  • More ways to earn premium currency
  • Offline play option
  • Repeat past event moths
  • Add more interactive features and mini-games

Bird Alone

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on older devices
  • Issues with loading and navigation

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Flutter Starlight

One-time10
  • Beetle Bank$0.99
  • 50 Glowbucks$1.99
  • Amazing Value Pack$1.99
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  • Starter Pack B$2.99
  • 130 Glowbucks$4.99
  • Starter Pack A$4.99
  • Mushroom Booster$4.99
  • 275 Glowbucks$9.99
  • Event Booster$9.99
  • 700 Glowbucks$24.99
3 purchases

Bird Alone

One-time3
  • Cup of Coffee$2.99
  • Bird Alone full version$2.99
  • New Socks$8.99

Questions

Is Flutter Starlight free?
Flutter Starlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bird Alone free?
Bird Alone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flutter Starlight or Bird Alone?
Bird Alone is rated higher. Flutter Starlight averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Bird Alone averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.
Do Flutter Starlight or Bird Alone have ads?
Flutter Starlight shows ads; Bird Alone does not.
Which is updated more often, Flutter Starlight or Bird Alone?
Flutter Starlight ships an update every 2 months, and Bird Alone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flutter Starlight was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bird Alone on October 30, 2026.

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