# Tiny Wings vs Alto's Odyssey

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alto's Odyssey at none against Tiny Wings's 1. Alto's Odyssey also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14). Tiny Wings's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (93% vs 73%). On ads, monetization model, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Tiny Wings costs $2.99 and Alto's Odyssey $4.99 up front. Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alto's Odyssey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Wings holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Tiny Wings's written reviews are positive against 73% of Alto's Odyssey's.

Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, Alto's Odyssey every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Wings | Alto's Odyssey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews)** | [4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altos-odyssey/id1182456409/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #8 | **#6** |
| Size | 38 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Illiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523) | [Snowman](https://appshunter.io/developer/524873456) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Wings

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Casual, #31 Top Paid · Action, #95 Top Paid · Games, #184 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


### Alto's Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altos-odyssey/id1182456409)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Sports, #37 Top Paid · Action, #108 Top Paid · Games, #188 Top Paid, #200 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Embark on an endless sandboarding adventure across a vast, unexplored desert. Discover secrets, master a one-touch trick system, and explore diverse biomes with unique challenges and stunning visuals. Enjoy a relaxing experience with optional Zen and Photo Modes.

**Highlights:** Endless sandboarding journey, One-touch trick system, Explore diverse biomes, Unlockable characters, Zen Mode for relaxation, Photo Mode for capturing moments

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Calming and immersive soundtrack
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🦋 Unique and fun new features (wall riding, balloons, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌙 Poor visibility and contrast during night/dark conditions
- 🤖 Occasional performance issues and glitches
- 🤯 Frustrating randomized challenges that rely on luck
- 🐌 Slow progression and character unlocking

**Reported bugs**

- Lemurs randomly flying and attacking player
- Rocks blending into the background and causing crashes
- Challenges not registering properly (e.g. wall grinds, double backflips)
- Crashes and freezes, especially at higher distances

**Requested features**

- Ability to toggle visual effects and items in photo mode
- Faster falling speed for radio power-up crates
- More biomes and environments to explore
- Option to disable or adjust the wingsuit activation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Wings free?

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

### Is Alto's Odyssey free?

Alto's Odyssey costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Wings or Alto's Odyssey?

Tiny Wings is rated higher. Tiny Wings averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Alto's Odyssey averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.

### Do Tiny Wings or Alto's Odyssey have ads?

Neither Tiny Wings nor Alto's Odyssey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Wings or Alto's Odyssey?

Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, and Alto's Odyssey every 2 months. Most recently, Tiny Wings was updated on October 16, 2026 and Alto's Odyssey on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tiny Wings or Alto's Odyssey?

Tiny Wings currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Alto's Odyssey at #6. 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.*