Comparison

ForbiddenEgg vs Messenger Gull

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

Head to head
About

ForbiddenEgg

Help an egg named Toshio become a handsome man and achieve his dream of getting a girlfriend. Tap to collect roses, which are used to gradually transform the egg into a more attractive individual. It's a simple, casual game perfect for short bursts of play.

Highlights
  • Transform an egg into a handsome man
  • Collect roses to increase handsomeness
  • Simple tap-to-play mechanics
  • Casual gameplay for free moments
  • Help Toshio get a girlfriend
Features
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My name is Toshio. My dream is to get a girlfriend. Please help me become a handsome guy! [Game Description] This is an app where you turn an egg into a handsome guy! Collect roses and gradually make your egg more and more handsome. ■ How to Play ■ Tap to collect roses and raise your egg into a handsome guy. That's all! A simple game you can enjoy anytime in your free moments.

About

Messenger Gull

Guide a messenger gull through obstacles in this heartwarming casual game. Tap to fly, collect encouraging messages, and spread positivity. Fun for all ages with an inspiring purpose.

Highlights
  • Classic flapping gameplay
  • Collect and deliver positive messages
  • Inspiring purpose
  • Engaging and challenging levels
  • Challenge friends and family
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-- Overview: -- Take to the skies with "Messenger Gull," a heartwarming twist on the classic flapping adventure! Designed for iOS 11 and later, this free-to-play casual game combines the familiar flapping mechanics you love with an uplifting mission. Guide your messenger gull as it soars through obstacles, delivering positivity and collecting encouraging messages to share with the world. -- Gameplay Mechanics: -- "Messenger Gull" keeps the addictive flapping gameplay intact while adding a unique goal—spreading kindness. Tap to keep your gull airborne, dodge obstacles, and unlock messages of joy and inspiration to brighten someone’s day. Features at a Glance: - Classic flapping gameplay with a meaningful twist. - Collect and deliver positive messages as you play. - Fun for all ages, blending entertainment with an inspiring purpose. - Engaging levels that become more challenging as you progress. How to Play: - Tap to keep your gull flying, avoiding obstacles along the way. - Collect inspiring messages and share positivity with every delivery. - Challenge friends and family to see who can spread the most joy! About the Developer: "Messenger Gull" is designed and built by a talented 14-year-old middler schooler who loves to build games. This app is created to showcase his creativity and programming skills.

Screenshots

ForbiddenEgg4 screens
Messenger Gull4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Messenger Gull at 100% against ForbiddenEgg's 73%. Messenger Gull also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). ForbiddenEgg's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 1) and device support. On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Messenger Gull holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ForbiddenEgg has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of ForbiddenEgg's written reviews are positive against 100% of Messenger Gull's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ForbiddenEgg versus Messenger Gull: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForbiddenEggMessenger Gull
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (44 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB86 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOMOSHIRO KAKUMEI CAPSULE PLUS, K.K.Gary Leung

Customer experience

ForbiddenEgg

All ratings42 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative20.2%

Messenger Gull

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ForbiddenEgg

No in-app purchases

None

Messenger Gull

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ForbiddenEgg free?
ForbiddenEgg is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Messenger Gull free?
Messenger Gull is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ForbiddenEgg or Messenger Gull?
Messenger Gull is rated higher. ForbiddenEgg averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Messenger Gull averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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