# Tiny Wings vs Sprinkle Islands

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Wings at 4.8 against Sprinkle Islands's 3.7. Tiny Wings also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 375) and review sentiment (93% vs 78%). Sprinkle Islands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Tiny Wings holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 375, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Tiny Wings's written reviews are positive against 78% of Sprinkle Islands's.

Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, Sprinkle Islands every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Wings | Sprinkle Islands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews)** | [3.7 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprinkle-islands/id603529731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 375 |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 77.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #188 |
| Size | 38 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Illiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523) | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Wings

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Casual, #35 Top Paid · Action, #112 Top Paid · Games, #162 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


### Sprinkle Islands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprinkle-islands/id603529731)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

A water-based puzzle game where players control a miniature firetruck to extinguish fires across various islands. Utilize obstacles and limited water to solve challenging levels and save villages from burning trash.

**Highlights:** Intuitive touch controls, Challenging water physics, Obstacle-based puzzle solving, Limited water conservation mechanics, 60 levels across five islands

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming graphics
- 🤔 Challenging puzzles
- 💡 Ability to skip difficult levels
- 🎮 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen display issues on newer devices
- 🔧 Lack of updates and support
- 💰 Paid app with limited features
- 🕹️ Frustrating water physics and controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game only displays on half the screen
- Buttons and controls not functioning properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Option to reset progress
- Compatibility improvements for newer devices
- Bring back older Mediocre AB games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Wings free?

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

### Is Sprinkle Islands free?

Sprinkle Islands costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Wings or Sprinkle Islands?

Tiny Wings is rated higher. Tiny Wings averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Sprinkle Islands averages 3.7 from 375 ratings.

### Do Tiny Wings or Sprinkle Islands have ads?

Neither Tiny Wings nor Sprinkle Islands shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Wings or Sprinkle Islands?

Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, and Sprinkle Islands every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Wings was updated on October 19, 2026 and Sprinkle Islands on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tiny Wings or Sprinkle Islands?

Tiny Wings currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Sprinkle Islands at #188. 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.*