# Rat On The Run vs Tiny Wings

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rat On The Run at none against Tiny Wings's 1. Rat On The Run also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14). Tiny Wings's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 166) and chart position (#8 vs #84). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Rat On The Run costs $1.99 and Tiny Wings $2.99 up front. Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rat On The Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Rat On The Run against 4.8 for Tiny Wings. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 166, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Rat On The Run's written reviews are positive against 93% of Tiny Wings's.

Rat On The Run ships an update every 7 months, Tiny Wings every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rat On The Run | Tiny Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rat-on-the-run/id321366355/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 166 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #84 | **#8** |
| Size | 7 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

### Rat On The Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rat-on-the-run/id321366355)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Paid · Casual, #166 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Guide a hungry rodent through a house filled with obstacles and enemies to collect snacks and prepare for winter. This classic platformer offers multiple game modes, including challenges, arcade levels, and a bonus scooter game.

**Highlights:** Three game modes: Challenges, Arcade, Rat on a Scooter, 60 challenge levels, 8 arcade floors, Classic platform gameplay, Simple, responsive controls, Unlockable achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🚀 Great value for money
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Cute and charming graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🐛 Inability to skip or replay levels

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent jump mechanics
- Scooter mode glitches at high speeds
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to customize the character
- Online leaderboards and multiplayer
- Additional game modes


### Tiny Wings

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Casual, #31 Top Paid · Action, #90 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 Rat On The Run free?

Rat On The Run costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Wings free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rat On The Run or Tiny Wings?

Tiny Wings is rated higher. Rat On The Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Tiny Wings averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do Rat On The Run or Tiny Wings have ads?

Neither Rat On The Run nor Tiny Wings shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rat On The Run or Tiny Wings?

Rat On The Run ships an update every 7 months, and Tiny Wings every 4 months. Most recently, Rat On The Run was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tiny Wings on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Rat On The Run or Tiny Wings?

Rat On The Run currently peaks at #84 in the App Store charts, and Tiny Wings at #8. 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.*