# SFCave vs Tiny Wings

The clearest difference is price: SFCave at Free against Tiny Wings's $2.99. SFCave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14). Tiny Wings's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 26) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Tiny Wings holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 88% positive.

SFCave ships an update every 11 months, Tiny Wings every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SFCave | Tiny Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfcave/id331150716/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#7** |
| Size | 6 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Andreas Illiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523) |

## What reviewers say

### SFCave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfcave/id331150716)

Navigate a challenging cave by controlling a ribbon's ascent and descent. Avoid colliding with cave walls in this addictive action game. Progress through 12 unique levels, including 3D and tilt modes.

**Highlights:** Simple tap controls, Avoid cave walls, 12 levels, 3D mode, Tilt mode, Score-based unlocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy-to-learn controls
- ⏱️ Perfect for quick gaming sessions
- 🆓 Free to download and play
- 📱 Works offline without internet connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive pop-up advertisements
- 🐛 Ads freeze or crash the application
- 🎨 Plain and outdated visual design
- ⚠️ Game pauses when notifications arrive
- 🔧 Lacks Game Center integration for leaderboards

**Reported bugs**

- Pop-up ads cause app freezing
- Notifications interrupt gameplay and cause loss
- High score submission requires Safari navigation
- Pause function causes game loss
- Incompatibility with newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Remove or reduce number of advertisements
- Add Game Center integration for friend rankings
- Implement local leaderboard functionality
- Add pause/resume button with replay feature
- Allow background music from device library


### Tiny Wings

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Casual, #27 Top Paid · Action, #81 Top Paid · Games, #118 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 SFCave free?

SFCave 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, SFCave or Tiny Wings?

Tiny Wings is rated higher. SFCave averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Tiny Wings averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do SFCave or Tiny Wings have ads?

Neither SFCave nor Tiny Wings shows ads.

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

SFCave ships an update every 11 months, and Tiny Wings every 4 months. Most recently, SFCave was updated on September 21, 2026 and Tiny Wings on September 28, 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.*