# The First Tree™ vs Flying Squirrel Simulator Game

The clearest difference is price: Flying Squirrel Simulator Game at Free against The First Tree™'s $4.99. Flying Squirrel Simulator Game also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 155). The First Tree™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Flying Squirrel Simulator Game is free to download; The First Tree™ costs $4.99 up front. Flying Squirrel Simulator Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The First Tree™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for The First Tree™ against 4.5 for Flying Squirrel Simulator Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flying Squirrel Simulator Game has 5K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of The First Tree™'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Flying Squirrel Simulator Game's.

The First Tree™ ships an update every 3 weeks, Flying Squirrel Simulator Game every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The First Tree™ | Flying Squirrel Simulator Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-first-tree/id1524841987/reviews) | [4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-squirrel-simulator-game/id6471913262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 155 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Wehle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524841989) | [EXTREMESOFT BILISIM REKLAMCILIK TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/710157615) |

## What reviewers say

### The First Tree™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-first-tree/id1524841987)

Embark on a poignant third-person adventure as a fox searching for her lost cubs, interwoven with a son's journey to reconnect with his father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts and stories that reveal the son's life as you explore a beautiful world.

**Highlights:** Third-person exploration, Parallel storytelling, Emotional narrative, Orchestral soundtrack, Light puzzle solving, Platforming elements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎶 Captivating soundtrack
- 🦊 Enjoyable gameplay as a mother fox
- 🧠 Thought-provoking and emotional story
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and meditative experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear objectives and lack of direction
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🕰️ Short length of the game
- 💬 Divisive opinions on the narration and commentary

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing at a specific point in the story
- Inconsistent controls and camera movement

**Requested features**

- Add more save points throughout the levels
- Provide an option to turn off the narration
- Expand the game with additional chapters or content


### Flying Squirrel Simulator Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-squirrel-simulator-game/id6471913262)

Experience the thrill of soaring through vast forests and mountains as a flying squirrel. Explore a magical world, enjoy realistic animations, and discover beautiful landscapes in this engaging simulation game.

**Highlights:** Realistic mountains and forests, Stunning HD graphics, Realistic squirrel animations, Beautiful landscapes, Easy and free to use, Play offline

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Giant Squirrel | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth animations
- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 🐿️ Cute squirrel character
- 💯 Minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy nests and collision detection
- ⏱️ Slow climbing and flying
- 🔍 Difficulty finding bunnies
- 🤔 Lack of interactivity and missions

**Reported bugs**

- Falling through walls and ground
- Inability to fly or climb properly
- Quests not triggering correctly
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Customizable skins and characters
- More varied quests and activities
- Ability to create a family or home
- Improved camera controls and sensitivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The First Tree™ free?

The First Tree™ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flying Squirrel Simulator Game free?

Flying Squirrel Simulator Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The First Tree™ or Flying Squirrel Simulator Game?

The First Tree™ and Flying Squirrel Simulator Game are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 155 and 5K ratings respectively.

### Do The First Tree™ or Flying Squirrel Simulator Game have ads?

Neither The First Tree™ nor Flying Squirrel Simulator Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The First Tree™ or Flying Squirrel Simulator Game?

The First Tree™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flying Squirrel Simulator Game every 2 months. Most recently, The First Tree™ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Flying Squirrel Simulator Game on October 18, 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.*