Comparison

Sherlock Bones 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

Sherlock Bones

Explore the world of barn owls and their diets by dissecting owl pellets and reassembling bones. Solve food chain mysteries and learn about animal anatomy in this engaging educational game.

Highlights
  • Owl pellet dissection
  • Bone reassembly challenge
  • Food chain mystery solving
  • Learn animal anatomy
  • Investigate barn owl diets
Features
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What animal could those bones belong to? With your help, Sherlock Bones and Sir Whetson answer that question and more by assembling the remains to solve a food chain mystery. Investigate a world of science about the diet and habits of barn owls and the anatomy of their prey. The game includes an owl pellet dissection and bone reassembly challenge sure to please child and parent or teacher alike. Age range: Elementary, of course!

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

Sherlock Bones4 screens
Bird Kind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bird Kind at 4.8 against Sherlock Bones's 4.0. Bird Kind also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 14). Sherlock Bones's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Bird Kind sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Sherlock Bones asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bird Kind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bird Kind has 2.4K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Sherlock Bones's written reviews are positive against 71% of Bird Kind's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sherlock Bones ships an update every 3 weeks, Bird Kind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sherlock Bones versus Bird Kind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherlock BonesBird Kind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (14 ratings)4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.2% of reviews
Number of ratings142.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB732 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOwl Brand Supply CompanyRunaway

Customer experience

Sherlock Bones

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bird Kind

All ratings2,443 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews403 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral11.7%
Negative17.1%

Bugs and requests

Sherlock Bones

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

None

Sherlock Bones

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Bird Kind

One-time15
  • 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

Questions

Is Sherlock Bones free?
Sherlock Bones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bird Kind free?
Bird Kind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sherlock Bones or Bird Kind?
Bird Kind is rated higher. Sherlock Bones averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Bird Kind averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Sherlock Bones or Bird Kind have ads?
Both Sherlock Bones and Bird Kind show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sherlock Bones or Bird Kind?
Sherlock Bones ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bird Kind fortnightly. Most recently, Sherlock Bones was updated on June 3, 2026 and Bird Kind on October 2, 2026.

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