# Cube Runner vs Tiny Wings

The clearest difference is price: Cube Runner at Free against Tiny Wings's $2.99. Cube Runner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Tiny Wings's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (15K vs 494). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Cube Runner is free to download; Tiny Wings costs $2.99 up front. Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cube Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Wings holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 494, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Cube Runner's written reviews are positive against 88% of Tiny Wings's.

Cube Runner ships an update every 5 months, Tiny Wings every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Runner | Tiny Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-runner/id284596345/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 494 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 36 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Qua](https://appshunter.io/developer/284092693) | [Andreas Illiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-runner/id284596345)

Navigate a dynamic landscape, skillfully dodging an array of hazardous cubes. Experience exhilarating flight through tight gaps and canyons with highly responsive, intuitive controls. Enjoy multiple gameplay modes and customizable visual themes.

**Highlights:** Intuitive controls, Obstacle avoidance, Multiple difficulty levels, First and third-person views, Zen mode for endless play, Customizable themes, Original soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth controls and gameplay
- 🎶 Blessed audio experience
- 👍 Simple yet fun design
- 🕹️ Nostalgic and addictive
- 🏆 Great high score challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Sensitive steering controls
- 🎨 Distracting new visuals
- 🔇 Lack of original music option
- 🔄 Speed resets on pause
- 🔀 Removed first-person view

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when downloading level packs
- Incompatible with older iOS versions
- Calibration issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable control sensitivity
- Retro visual mode
- Option to toggle original soundtrack
- Vertical gameplay mode
- Level editor and sharing


### Tiny Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Casual, #27 Top Paid · Action, #91 Top Paid · Games, #144 Top Paid (US App Store)

Guide a bird with tiny wings down rolling hills to achieve flight. Master the terrain, flap to gain altitude, and race against the setting sun. Unlock new birds and upgrade your nest as you explore procedurally generated islands.

**Highlights:** One-tap arcade gameplay, Procedurally generated worlds, Daily mode with missions, Unlockable birds, Night mode, Nest upgrades, Split screen multiplayer (iPad)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sun bird | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic and timeless gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and music
- 🕹️ Simple yet addictive controls
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and stuttering
- 🤯 Challenging objectives like passing island 4 in fever mode
- 🤖 Frustrating AI opponents in racing mode

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
- Coins and progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More islands and levels to explore
- Ability to customize birds with skins/outfits
- Online multiplayer racing mode
- Endless mode or procedurally generated levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Runner free?

Cube Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Wings free?

Tiny Wings costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Runner or Tiny Wings?

Tiny Wings is rated higher. Cube Runner averages 3.9 out of 5 from 494 ratings, while Tiny Wings averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do Cube Runner or Tiny Wings have ads?

Neither Cube Runner nor Tiny Wings shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Runner or Tiny Wings?

Cube Runner ships an update every 5 months, and Tiny Wings every 4 months. Most recently, Cube Runner was updated on September 19, 2026 and Tiny Wings on September 24, 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.*