# Tiny Up vs Bistro Bay

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bistro Bay at every 8 days against Tiny Up's every 2 months. Bistro Bay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bistro Bay sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bistro Bay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 14 respectively.

Tiny Up ships an update every 2 months, Bistro Bay every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Up | Bistro Bay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-up-hidden-objects/id6784625261/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bistro-bay-sorting-puzzle/id6793158963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 14 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 289 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dorian Dragoi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763181752) | [Honig Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793158965) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-up-hidden-objects/id6784625261)

Embark on a cozy hidden object adventure through beautifully crafted miniature worlds. Find matching objects, collect three of the same kind to clear the board, and use boosters to overcome challenges. Sharpen your observation skills in a relaxing puzzle experience across dozens of unique locations.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Match 3 mechanics, Dozens of unique locations, Hundreds of unique objects, Helpful boosters, Observation skill training

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### Bistro Bay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bistro-bay-sorting-puzzle/id6793158963)

Sort, stack, and merge delicious dishes to complete customer orders in this relaxing puzzle game. Restore and design various restaurants as you progress through challenging levels. Enjoy satisfying ASMR gameplay and colorful tile matching.

**Highlights:** Sort, stack, and merge hexa tiles, Complete customer orders, Restore and design restaurants, Satisfying ASMR gameplay, Color matching tile merging, Unlock new gameplay elements

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Gems Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Cash Register | $19.99 | one-time |
| Vault | $44.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Up free?

Tiny Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bistro Bay free?

Bistro Bay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Up or Bistro Bay?

Bistro Bay is rated higher. Tiny Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Bistro Bay averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Tiny Up or Bistro Bay have ads?

Both Tiny Up and Bistro Bay show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Up or Bistro Bay?

Tiny Up ships an update every 2 months, and Bistro Bay every 8 days. Most recently, Tiny Up was updated on November 13, 2026 and Bistro Bay on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*