Comparison

Tiny Wings vs Bird Kind

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tiny Wings

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
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You have always dreamed of flying - but your wings are tiny. Luckily the world is full of beautiful hills. Use the hills as jumps - slide down, flap your wings and fly! At least for a moment - until this annoying gravity brings you back down to earth. But the next hill is waiting for you already. Watch out for the night and fly as fast as you can. Otherwise flying will only be a dream once again. Tiny Wings was chosen as the iPhone Game of the Year in App Store Rewind 2011 in Europe and many other countries.
Thank you Apple and a big thank you to all Tiny Wings fans! Highlights:
 • simple "one button" (ok... maybe "one tap") arcade game about the dream of flying
 • the world is changing every day - so it does in this game! Procedural generated graphics will make "tiny wings" look different every day you play 
• Four game modes 
• Daily mode with new islands and missions every day 
• 240 birds to unlock 
• Night mode: play the game at night
 • upgrade your nest by fulfilling tasks • iPad only: Split screen multiplayer! • Supports Game Center with 30 tricky achievements • Supports iCloud syncronization

About

Bird Kind

Restore a magical forest by nurturing a diverse collection of real-life bird species. Help a tree spirit summon and raise birds, clear overgrowth, and discover fascinating facts about each species. Relax in a tranquil environment with soothing bird song and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Discover real-life bird species
  • Nurture birds through lifecycle
  • Collect birds and learn facts
  • Expand and decorate forest sanctuary
  • Complete missions and events
  • Interactive gestures for gameplay
Features
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Enter the enchanting world of Bird Kind and join a spirited forest community, working together to restore bird life to this magical domain. Relax in the tranquility of the forest as you nurture a captivating array of bird species, each with their own unique charm and splendor. From whimsical hummingbirds to vibrant parakeets, you’ll encounter some of nature's most exquisite birds. Restore the forest's former glory by helping a lone tree spirit to summon new birds and raise them through their lifecycle. By clearing away the overgrowth and enabling sunlight to dapple the forest floor once more, you'll provide the ideal habitat for birds to flourish. Delight in the thrill of discovering new bird species and raising them to adulthood, while uncovering facts and learning more about the world of birds. Progress from humble beginnings to establish a wondrous forest. Level up birds, collect feathers to summon new bird species, and meet a charismatic ensemble of forest dwellers as you complete missions and events that bestow valuable rewards! Bird Kind is more than just a game – it’s a place to relax, unwind, and connect with nature. Find solace in the peaceful forest ambiance, be serenaded by the gentle melodies of bird song, and immerse yourself in the calm and relaxing gameplay. Features: • Discover real-life bird species, each carefully researched and beautifully illustrated. • Nurture birds through their lifecycle, from vulnerable hatchlings to majestic adults. • Collect a variety of birds and learn fascinating facts about each species in your journal. • Expand your forest sanctuary and adorn it with enchanting decorations. • Complete missions and events that bestow valuable rewards. • Use gestures to interact. Drop dew to feed hatchlings, guide birds to collect gnats, and more! • Put on your headphones to immerse yourself in the peaceful forest ambiance and bird song. ********** Developed and published by the award-winning studio Runaway Play. Please note: This game is free to play but does contain in-app purchases. If you run into any issues while playing or you have any suggestions, please contact us at support@runaway.zendesk.com.

Screenshots

Tiny Wings4 screens
Bird Kind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bird Kind at Free against Tiny Wings's $2.99. Bird Kind also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Tiny Wings's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 71%). On rating, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bird Kind is free to download; Tiny Wings costs $2.99 up front. Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bird Kind sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tiny Wings against 4.8 for Bird Kind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Tiny Wings's written reviews are positive against 71% of Bird Kind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, Bird Kind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Tiny Wings versus Bird Kind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny WingsBird Kind
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (15K ratings)4.8 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better2.4K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB705 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas IlligerRunaway

Customer experience

Tiny Wings

All ratings14,887 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews626 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%

Bird Kind

All ratings2,408 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral11.6%
Negative17.1%

User reviews

Tiny Wings

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Nostalgic and timeless gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style and music
  • 🕹️ Simple yet addictive controls
  • 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues and stuttering
  • 🤯 Challenging objectives like passing island 4 in fever mode
  • 🤖 Frustrating AI opponents in racing mode

Bird Kind

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌳 Relaxing and calming atmosphere
  • 🎨 Beautiful and detailed bird artwork
  • 🐦 Interesting bird facts and information
  • 👍 Casual and low-maintenance gameplay
  • 🔓 No forced ads or in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Slow progression and difficulty completing events
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for progression
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs, crashes, and server issues
  • 📤 Disappearing or lost bird progress
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive game mechanics

Bugs and requests

Tiny Wings

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
  • Coins and progress not saving properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More islands and levels to explore
  • Ability to customize birds with skins/outfits
  • Online multiplayer racing mode
  • Endless mode or procedurally generated levels

Bird Kind

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Server errors preventing game access
  • Birds disappearing from player's collection
  • Inability to complete certain missions or events
  • Ads not providing expected rewards
  • Glitches with transferring birds to storage

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to convert Melodia to Gemberries
  • Introduce more interactive features for birds
  • Allow players to name or customize their birds
  • Expand the forest with new biomes and habitats
  • Improve customer support and bug fixes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tiny Wings

One-time1
  • Sun bird$2.99
15 purchases

Bird Kind

One-time15
  • Beetle Bank$0.99
  • 50 Gemberries$1.99
  • Amazing Value Pack$1.99
Show 12 more
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Spirit Saver$3.99
  • Discount Gemberries Character$3.99
  • 130 Gemberries$4.99
  • Super Price Slasher$4.99
  • Sprout Booster$4.99
  • Beetle Booster$4.99
  • Bubble Booster$4.99
  • 275 Gemberries$9.99
  • Accelerator$9.99
  • 700 Gemberries$24.99
  • Garden Flourisher$24.99

Questions

Is Tiny Wings free?
Tiny Wings costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bird Kind free?
Bird Kind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tiny Wings or Bird Kind?
Tiny Wings and Bird Kind are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15K and 2.4K ratings respectively.
Do Tiny Wings or Bird Kind have ads?
Bird Kind shows ads; Tiny Wings does not.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Wings or Bird Kind?
Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, and Bird Kind fortnightly. Most recently, Tiny Wings was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bird Kind on September 24, 2026.

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