# Canabalt vs Tiny Wings

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Wings at 4.8 against Canabalt's 4.3. Tiny Wings also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 82) and review sentiment (93% vs 68%). Canabalt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Canabalt costs $2.99 and Tiny Wings $2.99 up front. Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Canabalt asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Canabalt's written reviews are positive against 93% of Tiny Wings's.

Canabalt ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Wings every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canabalt | Tiny Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canabalt/id333180061/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #142 | **#7** |
| Size | 27 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 14 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Finji](https://appshunter.io/developer/287712246) | [Andreas Illiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523) |

## What reviewers say

### Canabalt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canabalt/id333180061)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Escape a collapsing city by running and jumping with a single button. This classic infinite runner offers new game modes, multiple characters, and a thrilling race for survival.

**Highlights:** One-button controls, Infinite runner gameplay, New game modes, Multiple characters, High score chasing, Two-player option

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 👍 Atmospheric music and sound effects
- 🎨 Unique retro pixel art style
- 💡 Randomized obstacles for replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for a simple game
- 🔍 Lack of screen optimization for newer devices
- 🔇 No option to disable music
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 14
- Sound effects not working on some devices
- High scores not displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off music
- More game modes and levels
- Online leaderboards and achievements
- Controller support


### Tiny Wings

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Casual, #33 Top Paid · Action, #97 Top Paid · Games, #166 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 Canabalt free?

Canabalt costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Wings free?

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

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

Tiny Wings is rated higher. Canabalt averages 4.3 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Tiny Wings averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do Canabalt or Tiny Wings have ads?

Neither Canabalt nor Tiny Wings shows ads.

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

Canabalt ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Wings every 4 months. Most recently, Canabalt was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tiny Wings on October 15, 2026.

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

Canabalt currently peaks at #142 in the App Store charts, and Tiny Wings at #7. 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.*