Comparison

Tiny Wings vs Rolando

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • One-tap arcade gameplay
  • Procedurally generated worlds
  • Daily mode with missions
  • Unlockable birds
  • Night mode
  • Nest upgrades
  • Split screen multiplayer (iPad)
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remastered graphics and interactions
  • Physics-based puzzle-platforming
  • Direct touch world manipulation
  • Unique Rolando characters with abilities
  • Four distinct game worlds
  • Critically acclaimed soundtrack
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Tiny Wings4 screens
Rolando4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Tiny Wings versus Rolando: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny WingsRolando
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (15K ratings)4.8 (649 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews — better90.5% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better649
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#5 — better#195
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS149.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB488 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAndreas IlligerHandCircus Limited

Customer experience

Tiny Wings

All ratings14,887 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews1,961 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.3%

Rolando

All ratings649 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.9%

User reviews

Tiny Wings

From 15K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

1 purchases

Tiny Wings

One-time1
  • Sun bird$2.99
None

Rolando

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tiny Wings free?
Tiny Wings costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Rolando free?
Rolando costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tiny Wings or Rolando?
Rolando is rated higher. Tiny Wings averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Rolando averages 4.8 from 649 ratings.
Do Tiny Wings or Rolando have ads?
Neither Tiny Wings nor Rolando shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Wings or Rolando?
Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, and Rolando every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Wings was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rolando on November 2, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tiny Wings or Rolando?
Tiny Wings currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Rolando at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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