Comparison

Bird Alone 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

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.

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

Bird Alone4 screens
Bird Kind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bird Alone at none against Bird Kind's shown. Bird Alone also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 71%) and ratings volume (11K vs 2.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Alone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Bird Kind sells 15 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 Bird Alone against 4.8 for Bird Kind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Bird Alone's written reviews are positive against 71% of Bird Kind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bird Alone ships an update every 3 weeks, Bird Kind fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bird Alone versus Bird Kind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBird AloneBird Kind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings)4.8 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better2.5K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size409 MB732 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge BatchelorRunaway

Customer experience

Bird Alone

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

Bird Kind

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

User reviews

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

Bird Kind

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌳 Relaxing and calming atmosphere
  • 🎨 Beautiful and detailed bird artwork
  • 🐦 Interesting bird facts and information
  • 👍 Casual and low-maintenance gameplay
  • 🔓 No forced ads or in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Slow progression and difficulty completing events
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for progression
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs, crashes, and server issues
  • 📤 Disappearing or lost bird progress
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive game mechanics

Bugs and requests

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

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

3 purchases

Bird Alone

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

Bird Kind

One-time15
  • Beetle Bank$0.99
  • 50 Gemberries$1.99
  • Amazing Value Pack$1.99
Show 12 more
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Spirit Saver$3.99
  • Discount Gemberries Character$3.99
  • 130 Gemberries$4.99
  • Super Price Slasher$4.99
  • Sprout Booster$4.99
  • Beetle Booster$4.99
  • Bubble Booster$4.99
  • 275 Gemberries$9.99
  • Accelerator$9.99
  • 700 Gemberries$24.99
  • Garden Flourisher$24.99

Questions

Is Bird Alone free?
Bird Alone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bird Kind free?
Bird Kind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bird Alone or Bird Kind?
Bird Kind is rated higher. Bird Alone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Bird Kind averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Bird Alone or Bird Kind have ads?
Bird Kind shows ads; Bird Alone does not.
Which is updated more often, Bird Alone or Bird Kind?
Bird Alone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bird Kind fortnightly. Most recently, Bird Alone was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bird Kind on October 30, 2026.

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