# Bird Alone vs Bunny Haven

The clearest difference is ads: Bird Alone at none against Bunny Haven's shown. Bird Alone also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Bunny Haven's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 81%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bird Alone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Bunny Haven sells 28 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 4.9 for Bunny Haven. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Bird Alone's written reviews are positive against 89% of Bunny Haven's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bird Alone | Bunny Haven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-alone/id1435827876/reviews) | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunny-haven/id6448896091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 409 MB | 291 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


### Bunny Haven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunny-haven/id6448896091)

Build a cozy sanctuary for adorable rescue bunnies. Adopt and care for unique rabbits, decorate their haven, manage a charming cafe, and help customers find their perfect bunny companions. Enjoy a relaxing experience inspired by real-life rabbit species.

**Highlights:** Rescue cute bunnies, Style your sanctuary, Cafe management, Match customers with bunnies, Daily login bonuses, Exclusive in-game gifts

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garden Gnomes Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Booster 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Carrots | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 BunnyBucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| 130 BunnyBucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trait Pack 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Garden Furniture Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Booster 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trait Pack 03 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trait Pack 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Leo Bunny Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Humphrey Bunny Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Panda Bunny Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rooster Bunny Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Dakota Bunny Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rare Gem Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 275 BunnyBucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Subscription - Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Bunny Club Subscription | $11.99 | one-time |
| Event Completer Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Carrots - Discount | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Cute and adorable bunnies
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🛒 No ads or in-app purchases required
- 🐰 Realistic bunny care information

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Long wait times for baskets and customers
- 🔒 Limited ability to customize or interact with bunnies
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for exclusive items

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup for some users
- Inability to access purchased content after update
- Inconsistent performance and loading issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and customize bunnies
- Option to open multiple baskets simultaneously
- Mini-games or other activities while waiting
- Bunny breeding and adoption mechanics
- Offline mode or reduced internet dependency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bird Alone free?

Bird Alone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bunny Haven free?

Bunny Haven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bird Alone or Bunny Haven?

Bunny Haven is rated higher. Bird Alone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Bunny Haven averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.

### Do Bird Alone or Bunny Haven have ads?

Bunny Haven shows ads; Bird Alone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bird Alone or Bunny Haven?

Bird Alone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bunny Haven every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bird Alone was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bunny Haven 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.*