# Tiny Island Survival vs Micro RPG

Tiny Island Survival and Micro RPG both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Tiny Island Survival's written reviews are positive against 67% of Micro RPG's. Tiny Island Survival also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 7.7K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Island Survival sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Micro RPG sells 16 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 — 4.8 for Tiny Island Survival against 4.7 for Micro RPG. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Island Survival has 39K ratings behind it against 7.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Tiny Island Survival's written reviews are positive against 67% of Micro RPG's.

Tiny Island Survival ships an update every 4 days, Micro RPG weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Island Survival | Micro RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-island-survival/id1569917324/reviews)** | [4.7 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-rpg/id1598053040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 7.7K |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 67.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 312 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GAME START LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/345705530) | [JoliYeti Games inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598053042) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Island Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-island-survival/id1569917324)

Explore a mysterious island after a shipwreck, uncovering its secrets by venturing into the forest. This single-screen adventure features simple controls, resource collection, and character progression for both casual and dedicated players.

**Highlights:** Explore a mysterious island, Unravel the island's secret, Simple one-screen gameplay, Collect materials, Level up weapons and armor, Increase health

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Material ball | $0.49 | one-time |
| Maximum heart value +8 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Material Balls x10 +1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Maximum heart value +16 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Material Balls x30 +5 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and simple game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Unique pixel art style
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🎶 Nice music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy late-game progression
- 🐢 Slow character movement
- 🔁 Monotonous resource farming
- 🔁 Lack of variety in enemies and content
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchase to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Character getting stuck in certain positions
- Graphical glitches with ads
- Issues with saving/restoring progress

**Requested features**

- More islands to explore
- Ability to customize character
- Faster travel options
- More enemy and boss variety
- Expanded progression system


### Micro RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-rpg/id1598053040)

Embark on a role-playing adventure with a unique combat system. Explore a world with new characters and updated weaponry. Enjoy a classic gaming experience with ongoing improvements.

**Highlights:** Unique fight system, New character: Kellam, Ranger weapon specialist, Improved War Yoyo, Role-playing adventure

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treasure Ladder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| King's pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Thanksgiving Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7 days Ad-Free Rewards | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| New Heroes Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Pack 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad-Free | $14.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Seashell Breaker | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Permanent Ad-Free | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute art style
- 🔒 Minimal ads
- 🚀 Easy to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty spikes
- 🐛 Armor/combo mechanics can be frustrating
- 🐛 Ads don't always work
- 💰 Progression feels grindy without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard/event issues
- Crashes and loading problems
- Ads not working properly

**Requested features**

- More worlds and levels
- Ability to level up weapons/characters more easily
- Improved boss/enemy spawn mechanics
- More diverse event modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Island Survival free?

Tiny Island Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Micro RPG free?

Micro RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Island Survival or Micro RPG?

Tiny Island Survival is rated higher. Tiny Island Survival averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Micro RPG averages 4.7 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do Tiny Island Survival or Micro RPG have ads?

Both Tiny Island Survival and Micro RPG show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Island Survival or Micro RPG?

Tiny Island Survival ships an update every 4 days, and Micro RPG weekly. Most recently, Tiny Island Survival was updated on September 27, 2026 and Micro RPG on September 26, 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.*