# StickWars vs Tiny Wings

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Wings at 4.8 against StickWars's 4.3. Tiny Wings also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 110) and review sentiment (88% vs 68%). StickWars's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

StickWars costs $0.99 and Tiny Wings $2.99 up front. StickWars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Wings holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of StickWars's written reviews are positive against 88% of Tiny Wings's.

StickWars ships an update monthly, Tiny Wings every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StickWars | Tiny Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickwars/id309527804/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #115 | **#9** |
| Size | 17 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John E. Hartzog](https://appshunter.io/developer/309527807) | [Andreas Illiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523) |

## What reviewers say

### StickWars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickwars/id309527804)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Casual, #200 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Defend your kingdom in this fast-paced castle defense game. Tap, flick, and shake to deploy troops and cast spells against an invading stick figure army. Play unlimited rounds and use captured enemies to strengthen your defenses.

**Highlights:** Unlimited rounds, Shake to deploy bombers, Multi-touch spellcasting, Use captured figures for defense, Free Ultimate Challenge games

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StickWars Bonus Challenges | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕰️ Nostalgic experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 🤖 Unresponsive AI
- 💰 High upkeep costs

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain levels
- Bomber units not functioning properly
- Enemies clipping through walls
- Wizard spells not working as intended
- Saving and loading issues

**Requested features**

- More enemy variety
- Ability to upgrade/customize troops
- New game modes and challenges
- Improved save/load functionality
- Expanded spell/ability system


### Tiny Wings

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Casual, #35 Top Paid · Action, #112 Top Paid · Games, #184 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 StickWars free?

StickWars costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Wings free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StickWars or Tiny Wings?

Tiny Wings is rated higher. StickWars averages 4.3 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Tiny Wings averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do StickWars or Tiny Wings have ads?

Neither StickWars nor Tiny Wings shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StickWars or Tiny Wings?

StickWars ships an update monthly, and Tiny Wings every 4 months. Most recently, StickWars was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tiny Wings on October 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, StickWars or Tiny Wings?

StickWars currently peaks at #115 in the App Store charts, and Tiny Wings at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*