# Loopy Bird vs Mini copter

The clearest difference is rating: Mini copter at 4.4 against Loopy Bird's 3.8. Mini copter also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Loopy Bird's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loopy Bird sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mini copter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mini copter 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.

Loopy Bird ships an update monthly, Mini copter weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loopy Bird | Mini copter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/mini-copter-fun-swing-action/id943575914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Empoc, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354922515) | [HAKKI ALTAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/862664157) |

## 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


### Mini copter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-copter-fun-swing-action/id943575914)

Tap and swing to guide a helicopter through challenging obstacle courses. Collect coins to unlock new characters and power-ups. Compete with friends to achieve the highest score and test your skills in an extreme mode.

**Highlights:** Tap and swing controls, Obstacle avoidance gameplay, Unlockable characters, Power-ups and coin collection, High score competition, Extreme game mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads + Unlock All | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loopy Bird free?

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

### Is Mini copter free?

Mini copter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loopy Bird or Mini copter?

Mini copter is rated higher. Loopy Bird averages 3.8 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Mini copter averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Loopy Bird or Mini copter have ads?

Neither Loopy Bird nor Mini copter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loopy Bird or Mini copter?

Loopy Bird ships an update monthly, and Mini copter weekly. Most recently, Loopy Bird was updated on November 11, 2026 and Mini copter 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.*