# Cube Runner II vs Tiny Wings

The clearest difference is price: Cube Runner II at Free against Tiny Wings's $2.99. Cube Runner II also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14). Tiny Wings's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 61%) and ratings volume (15K vs 28). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Cube Runner II against 4.8 for Tiny Wings. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Cube Runner II's written reviews are positive against 88% of Tiny Wings's.

Cube Runner II ships an update every 14 months, Tiny Wings every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Runner II | Tiny Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-runner-ii/id292871605/reviews)** | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#6** |
| Size | 30 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **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 II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-runner-ii/id292871605)

Navigate challenging 3D courses by twisting, turning, and tilting your device. Create and share custom levels with friends using an intuitive editor. Experience fast-paced gameplay with both the classic and a new time trial mode.

**Highlights:** Time Trial mode, Accelerometer controls, Internal level editor, Share custom levels, Stackable blocks for complex designs, Fast 3D graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent level editor
- 🕹️ Challenging time trials
- 🌟 Great nostalgia and classic feel
- 💻 Smooth performance on newer devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially in level editor
- 🔧 Confusing and complicated level editor
- 🔇 Missing music and sound effects
- 💻 Performance issues on older devices
- 🔍 Lack of support for larger iPhone screens

**Reported bugs**

- Level editor crashes when switching to night mode
- Level preview behaves differently from actual level
- Inability to see score/time after death
- Tapping to restart doesn't work in time trials

**Requested features**

- Add music and sound options
- Improve level editor usability
- Implement level sharing and downloading
- Optimize performance for older devices
- Add support for larger iPhone screens


### Tiny Wings

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Casual, #27 Top Paid · Action, #76 Top Paid · Games, #115 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 II free?

Cube Runner II 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 II or Tiny Wings?

Cube Runner II is rated higher. Cube Runner II averages 4.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Tiny Wings averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

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

Neither Cube Runner II nor Tiny Wings shows ads.

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

Cube Runner II ships an update every 14 months, and Tiny Wings every 4 months. Most recently, Cube Runner II was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tiny Wings 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.*