Tiny Wings vs Hyperburner
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
Hyperburner
Pilot a high-speed spaceship through challenging courses in a distant solar system. Master unique zones, unlock new ships, and compete on leaderboards in this responsive space flier designed for mobile play.
- High-speed space flying
- Responsive free-steering controls
- Seven unique zones with five stages each
- Endless-mode leaderboards
- Unlockable new ships
- Instant respawns
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Hyperburner is a high-speed space flier set in a distant colonial solar system. Take your ship through increasingly dangerous courses, unlocking endless-mode leaderboards as you go. Built for mobile with smooth and responsive free-steering, playable in portrait or landscape. Pocketgamer Gold Award: "From the amazing aesthetic to the perfect controls, everything about the game hums with the sort of quality that makes every second you spend with the game a joy" - Fast-paced gameplay, instant respawns. - Master seven unique zones each with five challenging stages. - Test your skills against a list of high-speed endless-mode goals. - Unlock new ships as you progress. "It really nails the feeling of being in control of an escaping spaceship in a sci-fi movie" - Touch Arcaade
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hyperburner at none against Tiny Wings's 1. Hyperburner also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14). Tiny Wings's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 55 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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
Tiny Wings costs $2.99 and Hyperburner $2.99 up front. Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hyperburner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tiny Wings holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 822, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Tiny Wings's written reviews are positive against 83% of Hyperburner's.
Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, Hyperburner every 55 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tiny Wings | Hyperburner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (15K ratings) — better | 4.5 (822 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 83.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 822 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 55 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #7 — better | #104 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Andreas Illiger | Bad Potion PTY LTD |
Customer experience
Tiny Wings
Hyperburner
User reviews
Tiny Wings
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Hyperburner
From 822 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art style
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
- 🔥 Exhilarating and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Simple but addictive experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Difficulty in seeing obstacles at times
- 🕰️ Levels can feel repetitive or too short
- 🚫 Lack of support for newer devices
- 🤢 Flashing effects causing discomfort
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
Hyperburner
Reported bugs
2 issues- Glitches in later levels or endless mode
- Inconsistent hit detection or collision issues
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and zones to explore
- Additional ships or customization options
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features
- Difficulty settings or progression system
- Support for VR or motion controls
In-app purchases
Tiny Wings
- Sun bird$2.99
Hyperburner
No in-app purchases
