# Race Pigeon vs PolyPine

The clearest difference is price: Race Pigeon at Free against PolyPine's $3.99. Race Pigeon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). PolyPine's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (296 vs 3). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Race Pigeon is free to download; PolyPine costs $3.99 up front. PolyPine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Race Pigeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

PolyPine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PolyPine has 296 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Race Pigeon's written reviews are positive against 77% of PolyPine's.

Race Pigeon ships an update every 9 days, PolyPine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Race Pigeon | PolyPine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-pigeon/id593311245/reviews) | **[4.5 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polypine/id6572290468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **296** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **76.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#57** |
| Size | 37 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STUDIO SHIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/300665413) | [Yaozuo Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696258859) |

## What reviewers say

### Race Pigeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-pigeon/id593311245)

Train and raise virtual racing pigeons in this simulation game. Compete against other players in races and climb the leaderboards based on your pigeons' performance. Share messages with your trained birds.

**Highlights:** Pigeon training simulation, Race registration and competition, Player vs. player races, Ranking system based on race points, Message sharing with pigeons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PolyPine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polypine/id6572290468)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Paid · Simulation, #162 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Cultivate a vibrant forest ecosystem by planting seeds and nurturing trees through their life cycles. Attract diverse wildlife by meeting their specific habitat needs and observe how their interactions influence the environment. Adapt to or reshape varied terrains and overcome natural disasters to foster a thriving, dynamic woodland.

**Highlights:** Plant and grow trees through full life cycles, Attract and manage diverse animal habitats, Observe animal interactions and their impact, Adapt to or terraform varied terrains, Survive and utilize natural disasters

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High-quality graphics
- 👍 Clean and smooth user experience
- 👍 Interesting and engaging gameplay
- 🌱 Educational content about plants and animals
- 🕰️ Relaxing and peaceful game experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full game access
- 🐛 Audio issues and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Audio breaks down and turns into 8-bit track

**Requested features**

- Add more content and updates
- Improve the evolution/upgrade system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Race Pigeon free?

Race Pigeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PolyPine free?

PolyPine costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Race Pigeon or PolyPine?

PolyPine is rated higher. Race Pigeon averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PolyPine averages 4.5 from 296 ratings.

### Do Race Pigeon or PolyPine have ads?

Neither Race Pigeon nor PolyPine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Race Pigeon or PolyPine?

Race Pigeon ships an update every 9 days, and PolyPine fortnightly. Most recently, Race Pigeon was updated on October 23, 2026 and PolyPine on October 25, 2026.

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