Comparison

Butterfly Catcher vs Bird Kind

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

Head to head
About

Butterfly Catcher

Explore a magical fairy tale kingdom and collect beautiful butterflies. Use power-ups like cherries for points, hourglasses for time, and cupcakes to slow down the game. Choose from various enchanting backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Collect beautiful butterflies
  • Fairy tale kingdom setting
  • Power-ups for points and time
  • Adjust game speed
  • Multiple background themes
Features
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Butterfly Catcher Jump into our fairy tale kingdom and collect some stunningly beautiful butterflies. Grab cherries for extra points, the hour glass for extra time or a cup cake to slow everything down. There are lots of different backgrounds to choose from including gardens, flowers, rainbow beaches and of course the fairy kingdom. Enter the fairytale, download Butterfly Catcher now.

About

Bird Kind

Restore a magical forest by nurturing a diverse collection of real-life bird species. Help a tree spirit summon and raise birds, clear overgrowth, and discover fascinating facts about each species. Relax in a tranquil environment with soothing bird song and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Discover real-life bird species
  • Nurture birds through lifecycle
  • Collect birds and learn facts
  • Expand and decorate forest sanctuary
  • Complete missions and events
  • Interactive gestures for gameplay
Features
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Enter the enchanting world of Bird Kind and join a spirited forest community, working together to restore bird life to this magical domain. Relax in the tranquility of the forest as you nurture a captivating array of bird species, each with their own unique charm and splendor. From whimsical hummingbirds to vibrant parakeets, you’ll encounter some of nature's most exquisite birds. Restore the forest's former glory by helping a lone tree spirit to summon new birds and raise them through their lifecycle. By clearing away the overgrowth and enabling sunlight to dapple the forest floor once more, you'll provide the ideal habitat for birds to flourish. Delight in the thrill of discovering new bird species and raising them to adulthood, while uncovering facts and learning more about the world of birds. Progress from humble beginnings to establish a wondrous forest. Level up birds, collect feathers to summon new bird species, and meet a charismatic ensemble of forest dwellers as you complete missions and events that bestow valuable rewards! Bird Kind is more than just a game – it’s a place to relax, unwind, and connect with nature. Find solace in the peaceful forest ambiance, be serenaded by the gentle melodies of bird song, and immerse yourself in the calm and relaxing gameplay. Features: • Discover real-life bird species, each carefully researched and beautifully illustrated. • Nurture birds through their lifecycle, from vulnerable hatchlings to majestic adults. • Collect a variety of birds and learn fascinating facts about each species in your journal. • Expand your forest sanctuary and adorn it with enchanting decorations. • Complete missions and events that bestow valuable rewards. • Use gestures to interact. Drop dew to feed hatchlings, guide birds to collect gnats, and more! • Put on your headphones to immerse yourself in the peaceful forest ambiance and bird song. ********** Developed and published by the award-winning studio Runaway Play. Please note: This game is free to play but does contain in-app purchases. If you run into any issues while playing or you have any suggestions, please contact us at support@runaway.zendesk.com.

Screenshots

Butterfly Catcher4 screens
Bird Kind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bird Kind at 4.8 against Butterfly Catcher's 4.0. Bird Kind also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 1). Butterfly Catcher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Bird Kind sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Butterfly Catcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bird Kind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bird Kind has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Butterfly Catcher ships an update every 14 months, Bird Kind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Butterfly Catcher versus Bird Kind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButterfly CatcherBird Kind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings12.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB732 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGalatic DroidsRunaway

Customer experience

Butterfly Catcher

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bird Kind

All ratings2,459 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews406 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral11.6%
Negative17.0%

Bugs and requests

Butterfly Catcher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bird Kind

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Server errors preventing game access
  • Birds disappearing from player's collection
  • Inability to complete certain missions or events
  • Ads not providing expected rewards
  • Glitches with transferring birds to storage

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to convert Melodia to Gemberries
  • Introduce more interactive features for birds
  • Allow players to name or customize their birds
  • Expand the forest with new biomes and habitats
  • Improve customer support and bug fixes

In-app purchases

None

Butterfly Catcher

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Bird Kind

One-time10
  • Beetle Bank$0.99
  • 50 Gemberries$1.99
  • Amazing Value Pack$1.99
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  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • 130 Gemberries$4.99
  • Super Price Slasher$4.99
  • Sprout Booster$4.99
  • Beetle Booster$4.99
  • 275 Gemberries$9.99
  • Garden Flourisher$24.99

Questions

Is Butterfly Catcher free?
Butterfly Catcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bird Kind free?
Bird Kind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Butterfly Catcher or Bird Kind?
Bird Kind is rated higher. Butterfly Catcher averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bird Kind averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Butterfly Catcher or Bird Kind have ads?
Bird Kind shows ads; Butterfly Catcher does not.
Which is updated more often, Butterfly Catcher or Bird Kind?
Butterfly Catcher ships an update every 14 months, and Bird Kind fortnightly. Most recently, Butterfly Catcher was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bird Kind on November 7, 2026.

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