# Monkey Flight vs Tiny Wings

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tiny Wings at 15K against Monkey Flight's 154. Tiny Wings also leads on chart position (#9 vs unranked). Monkey Flight's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Monkey Flight costs $1.99 and Tiny Wings $2.99 up front. Monkey Flight sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Monkey Flight against 4.8 for Tiny Wings. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Monkey Flight's written reviews are positive against 88% of Tiny Wings's.

Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, Tiny Wings every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Flight | Tiny Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-flight/id311768443/reviews) | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 154 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 87.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 10 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Andreas Illiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523) |

## What reviewers say

### Monkey Flight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-flight/id311768443)

Launch monkeys from a palm tree using catapulting skills. Navigate obstacles like mud pools and rocks to become the king of the jungle. Features multiple game modes, achievements, and a star system for replayability.

**Highlights:** Catapulting gameplay, Multiple game modes (Classic, Jungle Fever, Arcade), Obstacle avoidance (mud, rocks), Achievements and rewards, Simple controls, 3-star rating system

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifesavers 5 pack - Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 20 pack - Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 50 pack - Large | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 100 pack - Super Saver | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍌 Lovely music and visuals
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🐒 Cute monkey character
- 🕰 Excellent time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤕 Frustratingly difficult levels
- 🔍 Lack of control/precision
- 💤 Repetitive after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezing on some devices
- Inconsistent fruit detection

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to customize monkey
- Multiplayer/competitive modes
- Improved power-up mechanics


### Tiny Wings

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Casual, #35 Top Paid · Action, #119 Top Paid · Games, #195 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 Monkey Flight free?

Monkey Flight costs $1.99, 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, Monkey Flight or Tiny Wings?

Monkey Flight and Tiny Wings are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 154 and 15K ratings respectively.

### Do Monkey Flight or Tiny Wings have ads?

Neither Monkey Flight nor Tiny Wings shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monkey Flight or Tiny Wings?

Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, and Tiny Wings every 4 months. Most recently, Monkey Flight was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tiny Wings on October 8, 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.*