# Tiny Wings vs Rat On A Snowboard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rat On A Snowboard at none against Tiny Wings's 1. Rat On A Snowboard also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14). Tiny Wings's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 178) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Tiny Wings costs $2.99 and Rat On A Snowboard $1.99 up front. Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rat On A Snowboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Wings holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Tiny Wings's written reviews are positive against 95% of Rat On A Snowboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, Rat On A Snowboard every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Wings | Rat On A Snowboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews)** | [4.6 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rat-on-a-snowboard/id473660842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 178 |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews | **95.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #142 |
| Size | 38 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Illiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523) | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Wings

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Casual, #33 Top Paid · Action, #96 Top Paid · Games, #139 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


### Rat On A Snowboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rat-on-a-snowboard/id473660842)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Experience a fast-paced, arcade-style snowboarding adventure with simple controls suitable for all ages. Navigate challenging obstacles and collect bonus items across various game modes, including endless runs and handcrafted tracks.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes (Speedy Slopes, Exploding Meatballs, Challenges), 70 handcrafted tracks, Endless level options, 3-star ranking system, Global high scores, Game Center support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Great graphics and controls
- 💡 Challenging but rewarding gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and entertaining concept
- ⏱️ Keeps players engaged for hours

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of level variety over time
- 🤔 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Sluggish controls at high speeds

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing during instructions
- High scores not properly recorded
- Inconsistent audio issues

**Requested features**

- More challenge levels and game modes
- Ability to customize character and snowboard
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features
- Smoother performance optimizations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Wings free?

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

### Is Rat On A Snowboard free?

Rat On A Snowboard costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Wings or Rat On A Snowboard?

Tiny Wings is rated higher. Tiny Wings averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Rat On A Snowboard averages 4.6 from 178 ratings.

### Do Tiny Wings or Rat On A Snowboard have ads?

Neither Tiny Wings nor Rat On A Snowboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Wings or Rat On A Snowboard?

Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, and Rat On A Snowboard every 6 months. Most recently, Tiny Wings was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rat On A Snowboard on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tiny Wings or Rat On A Snowboard?

Tiny Wings currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Rat On A Snowboard at #142. 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.*