Comparison

Snake vs Flapping Bird Arcade

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Snake

Guide a character to grow by consuming colored balls of yarn in this modern take on the classic Snake game. Earn points and tackle achievements while enjoying customizable backgrounds, controls, and speeds.

Highlights
  • Classic Snake gameplay
  • Character growth mechanic
  • Score-based challenges
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Multiple backgrounds
  • Two control modes
  • Adjustable game speeds
Features
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In collaboration with OpenFeint's Free Game of the Day, Snake :) is Free for TODAY only. Remember to download OpenFeint’s Game Spotlight App to get the Free Game of the Day every day! Help Sockie grow by devouring colored balls of yarn in this updated take on the classic game of Snake. The more balls of yarn you devour the more points you score but don't forget to take on our great achievements that include such challenges as 'Paint Me Red' to 'Happy Holidays Sockie'. The game comes with four different backgrounds, 2 control modes (swipe and plus), three different speeds and of course Open Feint leaderboards and achievements. The more 5-star ratings we earn the more updates we will make!

About

Flapping Bird Arcade

Guide a flapping friend through challenging levels by tapping to avoid obstacles. Unlock new birds, utilize helpful boosts, and experiment with gadgets that alter gameplay difficulty. Compete with friends to achieve the highest score.

Highlights
  • 11 new birds
  • 3 boosts
  • 7 gameplay-altering gadgets
  • Tap to flap mechanic
  • Beat your friends
Features
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# FLAPPING BIRD ARCADE Welcome to Flapping Bird Arcade, a retro-inspired pixel arcade packed with multiple game modes, unlockable birds, coins, and high-score challenges. Whether you're chasing your best score in Classic Mode or carefully building the tallest bird tower in the brand-new Stack Mode, there's always another challenge waiting. ## FEATURES • **Classic Mode** – Master the original arcade challenge and beat your best score. • **Stack Mode** – Drop birds with perfect timing and build the tallest tower without letting it collapse. • **Arcade Hub** – Explore multiple game modes from a retro arcade cabinet. • **Unlockable Birds** – Collect coins to unlock new bird characters. • **Shop System** – Spend coins on exciting unlocks and upgrades. • **Leaderboards** – Challenge yourself and compete for the highest score. • **Retro Pixel Art** – Bright pixel graphics inspired by classic arcade games. ## HOW TO PLAY ### Classic Mode Guide your bird through challenging obstacles, collect coins, and survive for as long as possible. ### Stack Mode Time each drop perfectly, stack birds on top of one another, and build the tallest tower you can before it topples. Ready to become the ultimate Flapping Bird Arcade champion?

Screenshots

Snake4 screens
Flapping Bird Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flapping Bird Arcade at 3.9 against Snake's 3.0. Snake's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flapping Bird Arcade sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Snake asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flapping Bird Arcade holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snake has 936 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Snake's written reviews are positive against 50% of Flapping Bird Arcade's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snake ships an update every 3 weeks, Flapping Bird Arcade every 76 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Snake versus Flapping Bird Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnakeFlapping Bird Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (936 ratings)3.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings936 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 76 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Press Publishing, s.r.o.Pocket Pixels LTD

Customer experience

Snake

All ratings936 ratings
Positive44.7%
Neutral11.3%
Negative44.0%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral10.6%
Negative23.9%

Flapping Bird Arcade

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

Snake

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Options menu crashes the app
  • Game doesn't pause when switching apps
  • Achievements not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • More background options
  • Difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
  • Ability to control snake speed
  • Pause/resume functionality
  • Improved touch/swipe controls

Flapping Bird Arcade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Snake

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Flapping Bird Arcade

One-time7
  • Coin Booster Pack$1.99
  • No More Adverts$1.99
  • Coin Mega Pack$3.99
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  • Counterfeit Machine$4.99
  • Coin Ultra Pack$5.99
  • Coin Flappy Pack$9.99
  • Coin Ultimate Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Snake free?
Snake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flapping Bird Arcade free?
Flapping Bird Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Snake or Flapping Bird Arcade?
Flapping Bird Arcade is rated higher. Snake averages 3.0 out of 5 from 936 ratings, while Flapping Bird Arcade averages 3.9 from 13 ratings.
Do Snake or Flapping Bird Arcade have ads?
Flapping Bird Arcade shows ads; Snake does not.
Which is updated more often, Snake or Flapping Bird Arcade?
Snake ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flapping Bird Arcade every 76 months. Most recently, Snake was updated on October 11, 2026 and Flapping Bird Arcade on October 8, 2026.

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