Tiny Wings vs Wave Surfer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- One-tap arcade gameplay
- Procedurally generated worlds
- Daily mode with missions
- Unlockable birds
- Night mode
- Nest upgrades
- Split screen multiplayer (iPad)
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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
Wave Surfer
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Welcome to Wave Surfer, the most hypnotic and smooth arcade experience you'll ever play! Follow the endless curve, feel the flow, and surf your way through a beautiful neon world. It looks relaxing, but dodging the obstacles requires perfect timing and razor-sharp focus! How to play: - Touch and hold the screen to dive down the wave and gain speed. - Release your finger to soar up and glide smoothly through the air. - Time your movements perfectly to avoid crashing into floating obstacles. - Keep your momentum going and survive as long as you can! Features: - Incredibly satisfying, fluid wave-riding physics - Simple, one-touch controls designed for ultimate flow - Beautiful, glowing neon aesthetics - Endless procedural levels: every run is a unique challenge! Can you find the perfect rhythm and catch the ultimate ride? Download Wave Surfer now and dive into the flow!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Wave Surfer at Free against Tiny Wings's $2.99. Wave Surfer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Tiny Wings's advantage is chart position (#8 vs unranked) and device support.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Wave Surfer is free to download; Tiny Wings costs $2.99 up front. Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wave Surfer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tiny Wings | Wave Surfer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (15K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #8 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Illiger | Leon Glas |
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
Wave Surfer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tiny Wings
- Sun bird$2.99
Wave Surfer
No in-app purchases









