# Bird Alone vs Bird Kind

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bird Alone | Bird Kind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-alone/id1435827876/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-kind/id6446153998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 409 MB | 732 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [George Batchelor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057329501) | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) |

## What reviewers say

### Bird Alone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-alone/id1435827876)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cup of Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bird Alone full version | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Socks | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💔 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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on older devices
- Issues with loading and navigation

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-kind/id6446153998)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beetle Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gemberries | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spirit Saver | $3.99 | one-time |
| Discount Gemberries Character | $3.99 | one-time |
| 130 Gemberries | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Price Slasher | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sprout Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beetle Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Gemberries | $9.99 | one-time |
| Accelerator | $9.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gemberries | $24.99 | one-time |
| Garden Flourisher | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*