Comparison

Bird Kind vs AQUALIA

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

Head to head
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.

About

AQUALIA

Design and manage your dream aquarium, raising over 180 types of tropical fish. Decorate your tank with hundreds of items, feed your fish, and keep it clean for their steady growth. Enjoy mini-games to earn rewards and unlock new content.

Highlights
  • Raise 180+ fish types
  • Decorate with 280+ items
  • Fish feeding and tank cleaning
  • Level up fish for upgrades
  • Play integrated mini-games
  • Earn rare fish and decorations
Features
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We present to you the most beautiful fish tank in the world. Fill your fish tank with a variety of tropical fish and design the aquarium with your own concept. 1. The fun of raising various fish You can purchase eggs from over 180 types of fish and hatch and grow them yourself. Over time, the fish get hungry and the tank gets dirty. Feed the fish and keep the fish tank clean to ensure steady growth. 2. Decorate your own aquarium Create your own aquarium by arranging over 280 types of decorations as you wish. You can create a variety of aquariums that you could only dream of. 3. Grow and level up your fish! Grow your fish to 100% and upgrade levels as you gain experience. Each time you level up, fish tanks with more diverse concepts await you. 4. When you’re bored, play a mini game! Do you feel like the time spent growing fish is boring? Enjoy the high-quality mini games prepared for you. Rare fish and decorations can be obtained as bonuses! Instagram: @aqualia_game Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aqualia.game

Screenshots

Bird Kind4 screens
AQUALIA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AQUALIA at 13.0 against Bird Kind's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Bird Kind sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and AQUALIA sells 10 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 Bird Kind against 4.7 for AQUALIA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Bird Kind's written reviews are positive against 69% of AQUALIA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bird Kind ships an update fortnightly, AQUALIA monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bird Kind versus AQUALIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBird KindAQUALIA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.5K ratings) — better4.7 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better68.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better1K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size732 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunawayLigensoft

Customer experience

Bird Kind

All ratings2,459 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews406 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral11.6%
Negative17.0%

AQUALIA

All ratings995 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral14.7%
Negative16.7%

User reviews

Bird Kind

From 2.5K 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

AQUALIA

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🎶 Relaxing music
  • 🔍 Detailed fish information
  • 🎮 Fun mini-games
  • 📺 No intrusive ads

Room to improve

  • 🤖 AI-generated art
  • 🔍 Unclear game mechanics
  • 🧭 Limited camera controls
  • 🐟 Mixing of freshwater and saltwater fish
  • 🔁 Repetitive tasks

Bugs and requests

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

AQUALIA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Flashing logo causing seizure concerns
  • Slow server load times
  • Progress not saving properly
  • Inconsistent hitboxes in mini-games

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to sell or remove fish from main tank
  • Automatic fish growth and tank maintenance
  • Separate tanks for freshwater and saltwater fish
  • More mini-game options
  • Ability to name and level up fish
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  • Expanded tank customization options

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bird Kind

One-time10
  • Beetle Bank$0.99
  • 50 Gemberries$1.99
  • Amazing Value Pack$1.99
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  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • 130 Gemberries$4.99
  • Super Price Slasher$4.99
  • Sprout Booster$4.99
  • Beetle Booster$4.99
  • 275 Gemberries$9.99
  • Garden Flourisher$24.99
10 purchases

AQUALIA

One-time10
  • 600,000 Hearts$1.99
  • Green field Decoration Set$1.99
  • Water Puppy Flowerhorn$2.99
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  • Beautiful Betta Fishes Package$3.99
  • Koi Fish Package$4.99
  • 1,500,000 Hearts$4.99
  • 2,400,000 Hearts$6.99
  • Dreamland Turtle Aquarium$9.99
  • Mystical Arowana Aquarium Set$12.99
  • Waddling Ranchu Aquarium Set$14.99

Questions

Is Bird Kind free?
Bird Kind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AQUALIA free?
AQUALIA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bird Kind or AQUALIA?
Bird Kind is rated higher. Bird Kind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while AQUALIA averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do Bird Kind or AQUALIA have ads?
Both Bird Kind and AQUALIA show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bird Kind or AQUALIA?
Bird Kind ships an update fortnightly, and AQUALIA monthly. Most recently, Bird Kind was updated on November 7, 2026 and AQUALIA on November 4, 2026.

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