Tiny Wings vs Rolando
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tiny Wings
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.
- One-tap arcade gameplay
- Procedurally generated worlds
- Daily mode with missions
- Unlockable birds
- Night mode
- Nest upgrades
- Split screen multiplayer (iPad)
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You have always dreamed of flying - but your wings are tiny. Luckily the world is full of beautiful hills. Use the hills as jumps - slide down, flap your wings and fly! At least for a moment - until this annoying gravity brings you back down to earth. But the next hill is waiting for you already. Watch out for the night and fly as fast as you can. Otherwise flying will only be a dream once again. Tiny Wings was chosen as the iPhone Game of the Year in App Store Rewind 2011 in Europe and many other countries. Thank you Apple and a big thank you to all Tiny Wings fans! Highlights: • simple "one button" (ok... maybe "one tap") arcade game about the dream of flying • the world is changing every day - so it does in this game! Procedural generated graphics will make "tiny wings" look different every day you play • Four game modes • Daily mode with new islands and missions every day • 240 birds to unlock • Night mode: play the game at night • upgrade your nest by fulfilling tasks • iPad only: Split screen multiplayer! • Supports Game Center with 30 tricky achievements • Supports iCloud syncronization
Rolando
Guide a courageous gang of Rolandos on a quest to save sages from Shadow Creatures. Navigate a tactile world filled with toys, traps, and puzzles, using direct touch interactions to help your characters overcome obstacles. Explore four vibrant worlds with diverse challenges and a charming soundtrack.
- Remastered graphics and interactions
- Physics-based puzzle-platforming
- Direct touch world manipulation
- Unique Rolando characters with abilities
- Four distinct game worlds
- Critically acclaimed soundtrack
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9.5/10 – “Simply the best game you can get for the iPhone” – IGN Original Review 10/10 – “Unquestionably the best game on the iPhone” – Pocket Gamer Original Review The award-winning iPhone classic is back and better than ever! This brand-new ‘Royal Edition’ is a completely remastered Rolando - every interaction, every course, flower, trampoline, bomb, catapult and squirrel has been given a thorough scrub, buff and shine, making this the most gorgeous version yet! The Kingdom has been invaded and the Rolandos are on a daring quest to save the sages from the clutches of the Shadow Creatures. Guide your intrepid gang of courageous Rolandos as they negotiate the toys, traps, puzzles and curious characters that fill this super-tactile world. SQUAD GOALS From the Spiky Commandos and mischievous Prince to the endlessly napping King and Queen - each Rolando gives you a different way to play! TOUCH THE WORLD Reach into the world to directly aid your Rolandos - hoist them up on elevators, launch bombs to clear their path and fling them across chasms with catapults. FOUR GORGEOUS, FUN-PACKED WORLDS From devious puzzles to action-packed platforming, a huge variety of challenges await - all set in a world bursting with fauna and flora, so charming you’ll want to move in! TAP YOUR FINGERS AND YOUR TOES Vibrant soundtrack from critically acclaimed producer and DJ Mr Scruff.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rolando at none against Tiny Wings's 1. Rolando also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14). Tiny Wings's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 649) and chart position (#5 vs #195). On rating, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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
Tiny Wings costs $2.99 and Rolando $4.99 up front. Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rolando asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tiny Wings against 4.8 for Rolando. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 649, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Tiny Wings's written reviews are positive against 91% of Rolando's.
Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, Rolando every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tiny Wings | Rolando |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (15K ratings) | 4.8 (649 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews — better | 90.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 649 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #5 — better | #195 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 488 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Andreas Illiger | HandCircus Limited |
Customer experience
Tiny Wings
Rolando
User reviews
Tiny Wings
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Nostalgic and timeless gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and music
- 🕹️ Simple yet addictive controls
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and stuttering
- 🤯 Challenging objectives like passing island 4 in fever mode
- 🤖 Frustrating AI opponents in racing mode
Rolando
From 649 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art style
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and music
- 🕹️ Innovative and fun gameplay mechanics
- 👍 Nostalgic and beloved classic revived
- 💰 Great value for the price
Room to improve
- 🎮 Tilt controls can be challenging for some
- 🕹️ Lack of control options (e.g. virtual buttons)
- 🔇 Sound issues on certain devices
Bugs and requests
Tiny Wings
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
- Coins and progress not saving properly
Requested features
4 requests- More islands and levels to explore
- Ability to customize birds with skins/outfits
- Online multiplayer racing mode
- Endless mode or procedurally generated levels
Rolando
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Deselection of characters during gameplay
Requested features
3 requests- Additional levels and content
- Bring back Rolando 2 game
- Cloud save/sync support across devices
In-app purchases
Tiny Wings
- Sun bird$2.99
Rolando
No in-app purchases









