# Flap Happy vs Flappy Crush

The clearest difference is ads: Flap Happy at none against Flappy Crush's shown. Flap Happy also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Flappy Crush's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 19). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flap Happy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Flappy Crush sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flappy Crush holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flappy Crush has 7.6K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Flap Happy's written reviews are positive against 90% of Flappy Crush's.

Flap Happy ships an update every 28 months, Flappy Crush monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flap Happy | Flappy Crush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flap-happy/id820898817/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-crush/id906357856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Funnerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/674121296) | [Tarek Mongy](https://appshunter.io/developer/673558244) |

## What reviewers say

### Flap Happy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flap-happy/id820898817)

Guide a determined bird through challenging obstacles with unique power-ups and hazards. Enjoy a visually engaging experience with entertaining sound effects and special death animations. Choose from six distinct birds to embark on this fun yet demanding adventure.

**Highlights:** Progressive and Classic difficulty modes, Crash Helmets and Jet Boosts, Head starts and unique hazards, Special death effects, 6 playable birds, Distinctive art and animation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock for All Bird Awards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock (The Tweet Deal) | $2.99 | one-time |


### Flappy Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-crush/id906357856)

Tap to close pipes and crush incoming birds. Unlock power-ups, new pipes, and customize birds. Earn in-game currency to spend in the shop. Features multiple game modes, offline play, and cloud saves.

**Highlights:** Unlock power-ups, Unlock powerful pipes, Earn and spend Bone Bucks, Customize birds, Unlock 5 game modes, 2 Player Mode, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4000 Bone Bucks Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Bone Bucks Pack 50% Off | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Bone Bucks Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Bone Bucks Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40000 Bone Bucks Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Bone Bucks Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 200000 Bone Bucks Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 500000 Bone Bucks Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying to crush birds
- 👍 Multiple game modes
- 👍 Customizable pipes and birds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Grindy to unlock new content
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔋 Can be draining on battery

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening the app
- Ads causing the game to freeze
- Issues with certain device compatibility

**Requested features**

- More pipes and power-ups
- Ability to disable blood/gore
- Easier way to earn in-game currency
- Online leaderboards or multiplayer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flap Happy free?

Flap Happy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flappy Crush free?

Flappy Crush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flap Happy or Flappy Crush?

Flappy Crush is rated higher. Flap Happy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Flappy Crush averages 4.6 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Flap Happy or Flappy Crush have ads?

Flappy Crush shows ads; Flap Happy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flap Happy or Flappy Crush?

Flap Happy ships an update every 28 months, and Flappy Crush monthly. Most recently, Flap Happy was updated on October 23, 2026 and Flappy Crush on October 26, 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.*