# Loopy Bird vs Flappy Hot Dog

The clearest difference is rating: Flappy Hot Dog at 4.4 against Loopy Bird's 3.8. Flappy Hot Dog also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Loopy Bird's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (140 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loopy Bird sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Flappy Hot Dog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flappy Hot Dog holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopy Bird has 140 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

Loopy Bird ships an update monthly, Flappy Hot Dog every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loopy Bird | Flappy Hot Dog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopy-bird/id822859572/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-hot-dog/id859628332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Empoc, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354922515) | [John Avatar](https://appshunter.io/developer/375690746) |

## What reviewers say

### Loopy Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopy-bird/id822859572)

Relive the classic arcade experience with this challenging endless runner. Tap to guide a bird through obstacles, aiming for a high score. Enjoy addictive extras and surprises in a retro gaming environment.

**Highlights:** Classic tap-to-fly gameplay, Endless runner mode, High score challenges, Retro gaming feel, Addictive extras and surprises

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flower Garden | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sunny Beach | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orbital Station | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mirror Lake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Bird | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legend Team | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bird Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Dream Team | $4.99 | one-time |
| Loopy Pass | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flappy bird clone
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Different birds to unlock
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Black bar on screen
- 🐛 Slow bird not unlocking properly
- 🔊 Annoying music with no volume control
- 🕹️ Bird falls too fast, making it hard to control

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Achievements not working properly
- Inconsistent bird speed and responsiveness
- Ads popping up during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes (tunnel, spikes, etc.)
- Provide an option to mute music
- Make the first levels easier for beginners
- Add a way to unlock birds more easily
- Improve the sensitivity and control of the bird


### Flappy Hot Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-hot-dog/id859628332)

Navigate a hot dog through challenging levels, avoiding obstacles like spaghetti. Compete with others on leaderboards and share your progress on social media.

**Highlights:** Hot dog character, Spaghetti obstacles, Picnic blanket theme, Game Center leaderboards, Social media sharing, iMessage integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loopy Bird free?

Loopy Bird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flappy Hot Dog free?

Flappy Hot Dog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Loopy Bird or Flappy Hot Dog?

Flappy Hot Dog is rated higher. Loopy Bird averages 3.8 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Flappy Hot Dog averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Loopy Bird or Flappy Hot Dog have ads?

Neither Loopy Bird nor Flappy Hot Dog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loopy Bird or Flappy Hot Dog?

Loopy Bird ships an update monthly, and Flappy Hot Dog every 34 months. Most recently, Loopy Bird was updated on November 11, 2026 and Flappy Hot Dog on November 1, 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.*