Comparison

DrawWhat? 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

DrawWhat?

This app offers a vast collection of creative drawing prompts to inspire artists and overcome creative blocks. It provides unique ideas, seasonal themes, and mix-and-match elements to spark imagination for your next artwork. Note that drawing functionality is not included; it solely provides inspiration.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of unique drawing prompts
  • Seasonal and holiday-themed prompts
  • Mix-and-match subjects and activities
  • Save favorite prompts
  • Over 1 million unique prompt combinations (premium)
Features
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Creative drawing prompts curated for the budding artist. Art is a skill that anybody can acquire with practice, perseverance, and a passion for creating something beautiful from the depths of their mind. This app provides hundreds of unique prompts that will help to inspire your next drawing and propel your talent forward. Save your favorite curated prompts to revisit later, and find fun seasonal prompts that bring out the best of every holiday. Make quirky combinations of distinctive subjects and find limitless possibilities with mix-and-match wearables and activities. Grab your favorite drawing device and art medium, complete a quick warm-up, and start drawing something new! Please note you cannot draw within this application. It merely provides you with ideas to stomp out artist's block so you can keep the creative juices flowing. Find DrawWhat on social media @DrawWhat_App Contact DrawWhat? at info@fishpeopleapps.com DrawWhat? has no ads. There is an option to upgrade, and if purchased, you will unlock: 700+ Seasonal Prompts 1050+ Curated Prompts Unlimited Combination Clicks Unlimited Mix-And-Match Clicks That's over 1 million unique prompts! (That's a lot of prompts!)

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

DrawWhat?4 screens
Bird Kind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DrawWhat? at none against Bird Kind's shown. DrawWhat? also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Bird Kind's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. DrawWhat? 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

DrawWhat? holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bird Kind has 2.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DrawWhat?'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Bird Kind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrawWhat? ships an update every 6 months, Bird Kind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DrawWhat? versus Bird Kind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawWhat?Bird Kind
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.8 (2.5K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.3% of reviews
Number of ratings32.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB732 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFish People Applications LLCRunaway

Customer experience

DrawWhat?

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bird Kind

All ratings2,459 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews404 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative17.1%

Bugs and requests

DrawWhat?

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

DrawWhat?

One-time1
  • Unlock All Prompts$2.99
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 DrawWhat? free?
DrawWhat? 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, DrawWhat? or Bird Kind?
DrawWhat? is rated higher. DrawWhat? averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bird Kind averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.
Do DrawWhat? or Bird Kind have ads?
Bird Kind shows ads; DrawWhat? does not.
Which is updated more often, DrawWhat? or Bird Kind?
DrawWhat? ships an update every 6 months, and Bird Kind fortnightly. Most recently, DrawWhat? was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bird Kind on October 21, 2026.

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