# The Birdcage vs Faraway 4

The clearest difference is ads: Faraway 4 at none against The Birdcage's shown. Faraway 4 also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). The Birdcage's advantage is ratings volume (46K vs 1.6K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Birdcage sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Faraway 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Birdcage holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Birdcage has 46K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of The Birdcage's written reviews are positive against 82% of Faraway 4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Birdcage ships an update every 4 months, Faraway 4 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Birdcage | Faraway 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-birdcage/id1187858976/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faraway-4/id1436616007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBIPLAY OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/563180181) | [Snapbreak Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150830796) |

## What reviewers say

### The Birdcage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-birdcage/id1187858976)

Unravel a mysterious story by releasing ocean-colored birds locked in golden cages. This puzzle game features intuitive touch controls, mechanical puzzles, and an AR mode for an immersive experience. Solve riddles and escape rooms to restore the wind to the kingdom.

**Highlights:** Intuitive touch controls, Mechanical puzzles, AR Mode, Room escape skills, Mysterious story, Atmospheric audio

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter Cardinal Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Eagle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dove Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Levels Pack (+ no Ads) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful graphics
- 🧠 Engaging puzzles
- 🎮 Smooth gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing experience
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid content required after free levels
- 🕹️ Puzzles too easy
- ⏱️ Game too short
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Issues with ad-based hints

**Requested features**

- More free levels
- Increased puzzle difficulty
- Expanded storyline and content
- Ability to reset progress


### Faraway 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faraway-4/id1436616007)

Embark on an archaeological adventure in a mysterious, lush world filled with complex puzzles. Explore new 3D environments and uncover ancient secrets to escape. This room escape game offers hours of captivating gameplay and a deep, engaging story.

**Highlights:** Complex puzzles, New environments to explore, Captivating story, Ambient soundtrack, 3D environments, Room escape challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Levels Special | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Challenging but not overly difficult puzzles
- 🕹️ Enjoyable and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall to access full game
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty options or progression
- 📱 Limited controls (portrait mode only)

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing after collecting
- Issues with level progression and completion
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to unlock full game without payment
- Landscape mode support
- Difficulty settings or customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Birdcage free?

The Birdcage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Faraway 4 free?

Faraway 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Birdcage or Faraway 4?

The Birdcage is rated higher. The Birdcage averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Faraway 4 averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do The Birdcage or Faraway 4 have ads?

The Birdcage shows ads; Faraway 4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Birdcage or Faraway 4?

The Birdcage ships an update every 4 months, and Faraway 4 every 2 months. Most recently, The Birdcage was updated on November 12, 2026 and Faraway 4 on November 11, 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.*