Comparison

Blink 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

Blink

Control a firefly to illuminate a darkening forest by matching its light to a target circle. Success brightens the forest, while failure attracts bats. Unlock new characters and environments by increasing blinks and achieving high scores.

Highlights
  • Fly as a firefly
  • Blink light to match target
  • Brighten the forest
  • Avoid bats
  • Unlock 16 playable characters
  • Unlock 4 hand-drawn environments
Features
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It's dusk, and the forest is growing dark. Fly around the forest as a firefly and blink your light to keep the forest alive! Fill a circle on the screen with your firefly's light. If they match, the forest gets brighter! If they don't... watch out for bats! UNLOCK all 16 playable characters by increasing your total number of blinks! UNLOCK all 4 hand-drawn environments by achieving new high-scores! Thanks so much for playing.

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

Blink4 screens
Bird Kind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Blink at none against Bird Kind's shown. Blink also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Bird Kind's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 124). 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. Blink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 — 4.7 for Blink against 4.8 for Bird Kind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bird Kind has 2.5K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Blink's written reviews are positive against 71% of Bird Kind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blink ships an update every 2 weeks, Bird Kind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blink versus Bird Kind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlinkBird Kind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (124 ratings)4.8 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.5% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1242.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB732 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevDuck, LLCRunaway

Customer experience

Blink

All ratings123 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive96.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative0.0%

Bird Kind

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

Bugs and requests

Blink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

1 purchases

Blink

One-time1
  • Blink Pro$0.99
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 Blink free?
Blink 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, Blink or Bird Kind?
Bird Kind is rated higher. Blink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Bird Kind averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Blink or Bird Kind have ads?
Bird Kind shows ads; Blink does not.
Which is updated more often, Blink or Bird Kind?
Blink ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bird Kind fortnightly. Most recently, Blink was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bird Kind on October 30, 2026.

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