# The Birdcage 2 vs Faraway 4

The clearest difference is ads: Faraway 4 at none against The Birdcage 2's shown. Faraway 4 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 63%). The Birdcage 2's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (12K vs 1.6K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Birdcage 2 sells 7 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 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Birdcage 2 has 12K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of The Birdcage 2'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 2 ships an update every 12 months, Faraway 4 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Birdcage 2 | Faraway 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-birdcage-2/id1436282885/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faraway-4/id1436616007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 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 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


### 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 2 free?

The Birdcage 2 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 2 or Faraway 4?

The Birdcage 2 is rated higher. The Birdcage 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Faraway 4 averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do The Birdcage 2 or Faraway 4 have ads?

The Birdcage 2 shows ads; Faraway 4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Birdcage 2 or Faraway 4?

The Birdcage 2 ships an update every 12 months, and Faraway 4 every 2 months. Most recently, The Birdcage 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Faraway 4 on October 29, 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.*