# Tiny Wings vs Time Surfer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tiny Wings at 15K against Time Surfer's 701. Tiny Wings also leads on chart position (#7 vs #179) and review sentiment (93% vs 83%). Time Surfer's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tiny Wings costs $2.99 and Time Surfer $0.99 up front. Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Time Surfer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tiny Wings against 4.8 for Time Surfer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 701, 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 83% of Time Surfer's.

Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, Time Surfer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Wings | Time Surfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews) | [4.8 (701 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer/id549361775/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 701 |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 83.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #179 |
| Size | 38 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Illiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523) | [Kumobius](https://appshunter.io/developer/449069247) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Wings

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Casual, #33 Top Paid · Action, #97 Top Paid · Games, #166 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


### Time Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer/id549361775)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on an intergalactic journey, surfing through space and diving into cosmic waves. Rewind time to correct errors and escape the universe's end. This game offers a unique experience for those who dream beyond the stars.

**Highlights:** Space surfing gameplay, Dive into cosmic waves, Rewind time to fix mistakes, Outrun the end of the universe, Intergalactic exploration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cupcake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Layer Cake | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cake Slice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whole Cake | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Cake | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cake Planet | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome visuals
- 🎶 Fantastic music
- 🕹️ Unique time-rewind mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of new content/updates
- 💰 In-app purchases for power-ups
- 🕹️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Missions not tracking properly
- Rewind feature not always working as expected
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Multiplayer functionality
- Additional characters and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Wings free?

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

### Is Time Surfer free?

Time Surfer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Wings or Time Surfer?

Tiny Wings and Time Surfer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15K and 701 ratings respectively.

### Do Tiny Wings or Time Surfer have ads?

Neither Tiny Wings nor Time Surfer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Wings or Time Surfer?

Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, and Time Surfer every 5 months. Most recently, Tiny Wings was updated on October 15, 2026 and Time Surfer on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tiny Wings or Time Surfer?

Tiny Wings currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Time Surfer at #179. 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.*