Blink vs Bird Kind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Fly as a firefly
- Blink light to match target
- Brighten the forest
- Avoid bats
- Unlock 16 playable characters
- Unlock 4 hand-drawn environments
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Blink ships an update every 2 weeks, Bird Kind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blink | Bird Kind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (124 ratings) | 4.8 (2.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 96.5% of reviews — better | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 124 | 2.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 732 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DevDuck, LLC | Runaway |
Customer experience
Blink
Bird Kind
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
Blink
- Blink Pro$0.99
Bird Kind
- Beetle Bank$0.99
- 50 Gemberries$1.99
- Amazing Value Pack$1.99
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- 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









