# Tiny Wings vs Daddy Was A Thief

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiny Wings at every 4 months against Daddy Was A Thief's every 27 months. Tiny Wings also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 208) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Daddy Was A Thief's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Tiny Wings costs $2.99 and Daddy Was A Thief $1.99 up front. Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Daddy Was A Thief sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 208, 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 86% of Daddy Was A Thief's.

Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, Daddy Was A Thief every 27 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Wings | Daddy Was A Thief |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews)** | [4.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddy-was-a-thief/id607648590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 208 |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 85.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #133 |
| Size | 38 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Illiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Wings

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Casual, #30 Top Paid · Action, #91 Top Paid · Games, #147 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


### Daddy Was A Thief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddy-was-a-thief/id607648590)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Dash through a bank, grabbing as much cash as possible while evading pursuers. Utilize speed boosts, shortcuts, and power-ups to survive the chase and cause maximum destruction. Unlock new characters and enjoy endless replayability with simple one-finger controls.

**Highlights:** Smashable obstacles, Unlockable thieves and power-ups, Retina display graphics, Procedurally generated levels, One-finger swipe controls, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and quirky graphics
- ⚡ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎮 Great time-killer for casual gaming
- 💎 Polished and well-implemented mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for the content ($2-3 price point)
- 🐛 Lag and performance issues on older devices
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay with limited variety
- 📦 Limited content and room variations
- ⏱️ Gets boring quickly after initial play

**Reported bugs**

- Lag on iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 4th Gen
- Game Center cannot be disabled
- Performance issues on older devices
- Occasional freezing and stuttering

**Requested features**

- More frequent content updates
- Additional level variety and room types
- iCloud sync across devices
- Mission system with objectives
- Enemy that follows you between floors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Wings free?

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

### Is Daddy Was A Thief free?

Daddy Was A Thief costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Wings or Daddy Was A Thief?

Tiny Wings is rated higher. Tiny Wings averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Daddy Was A Thief averages 4.6 from 208 ratings.

### Do Tiny Wings or Daddy Was A Thief have ads?

Neither Tiny Wings nor Daddy Was A Thief shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Wings or Daddy Was A Thief?

Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, and Daddy Was A Thief every 27 months. Most recently, Tiny Wings was updated on October 23, 2026 and Daddy Was A Thief on October 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tiny Wings or Daddy Was A Thief?

Tiny Wings currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Daddy Was A Thief at #133. 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.*