# GNOG vs The Birdcage 2

The clearest difference is price: The Birdcage 2 at Free against GNOG's $4.99. The Birdcage 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (12K vs 293). GNOG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

The Birdcage 2 is free to download; GNOG costs $4.99 up front. The Birdcage 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. GNOG asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Birdcage 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Birdcage 2 has 12K ratings behind it against 293, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of GNOG's written reviews are positive against 63% of The Birdcage 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GNOG ships an update every 3 weeks, The Birdcage 2 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GNOG | The Birdcage 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnog/id1256675328/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-birdcage-2/id1436282885/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 293 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 63.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KO_OP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188810807) | [MOBIPLAY OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/563180181) |

## What reviewers say

### GNOG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnog/id1256675328)

Explore miniature worlds hidden within charming monster heads in this tactile 3D puzzle game. Manipulate toys and secrets by pointing, clicking, and interacting with the environment. Discover hidden secrets and enjoy an immersive experience, with optional augmented reality support.

**Highlights:** 3D puzzle gameplay, Tactile toy-like monster heads, Explore hidden worlds, Point, click, grab, poke, spin, pull interactions, Optional AR support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and audio design
- 🧠 Challenging and creative puzzles
- 🎨 Unique and whimsical art style
- 🕹️ Tactile and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Short gameplay length
- 🔍 Small UI elements on mobile
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking after completion
- Ending animation not triggering
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Optimization for older devices


### The Birdcage 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-birdcage-2/id1436282885)

Embark on a magical journey as a young sorceress to free imprisoned creatures. Solve challenging puzzles using intuitive touch controls and creative reasoning. Uncover a mysterious story filled with secrets and revelations in a beautifully designed world.

**Highlights:** Face-tracking AR puzzles, Challenging mechanical puzzles, Mysterious sorceress story, Intuitive touch controls, Original soundtrack, Hidden story elements

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Icegon Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Phoenix Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Griffin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Creatures Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fun puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Engaging storyline and lore
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🤖 Interesting magical/fantasy elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔁 Repetitive puzzle mechanics
- 🤔 Unclear or confusing game mechanics
- 🤷‍♂️ Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working
- Face recognition issues with certain puzzles
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More free levels and content
- Ability to reset/restart the game
- Improved battery optimization
- Increased puzzle complexity and challenge
- Additional story and lore expansion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GNOG free?

GNOG costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Birdcage 2 free?

The Birdcage 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GNOG or The Birdcage 2?

The Birdcage 2 is rated higher. GNOG averages 4.4 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while The Birdcage 2 averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do GNOG or The Birdcage 2 have ads?

The Birdcage 2 shows ads; GNOG does not.

### Which is updated more often, GNOG or The Birdcage 2?

GNOG ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Birdcage 2 every 12 months. Most recently, GNOG was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Birdcage 2 on November 8, 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.*