# Tiny Wings vs Rolando

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.

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 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Wings | Rolando |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews) | **[4.8 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolando-royal-edition/id1434308550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 649 |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 90.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #195 |
| Size | 38 MB | 488 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Illiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523) | [HandCircus Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/601273093) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Wings

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Casual, #25 Top Paid · Action, #77 Top Paid · Games, #127 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


### Rolando

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolando-royal-edition/id1434308550)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Action, #200 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art style
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and music
- 🕹️ Innovative and fun gameplay mechanics
- 👍 Nostalgic and beloved classic revived
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Tilt controls can be challenging for some
- 🕹️ Lack of control options (e.g. virtual buttons)
- 🔇 Sound issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Deselection of characters during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Additional levels and content
- Bring back Rolando 2 game
- Cloud save/sync support across devices


## Frequently asked 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 7, 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*