# Doodle Creatures™ vs The Birdcage 3

The clearest difference is price: The Birdcage 3 at Free against Doodle Creatures™'s $1.99. The Birdcage 3 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 74). Doodle Creatures™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

The Birdcage 3 is free to download; Doodle Creatures™ costs $1.99 up front. Doodle Creatures™ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and The Birdcage 3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Birdcage 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Birdcage 3 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Doodle Creatures™'s written reviews are positive against 44% of The Birdcage 3's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Creatures™ | The Birdcage 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-creatures/id839721556/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-birdcage-3/id1591371781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | **43.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [MOBIPLAY OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/563180181) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Creatures™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-creatures/id839721556)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Combine different animal DNA to create hundreds of unique and fantastic creatures. Play doctor to scan animal DNA, mix traits, and build your own genetic laboratory to expand your creature universe. This all-ages adventure offers clever quests and educational gameplay.

**Highlights:** Combine animal DNA to create creatures, Scan animal DNA and mix traits, Build and upgrade genetic laboratory, Hundreds of unique creature combinations, Clever quests and puzzles, Kid-friendly and educational gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of 200 pills | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 450 pills | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 1000 pills | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 3000 pills | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 10000 pills | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 30000 pills | $49.99 | one-time |
| Infinite pills | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Interesting concept
- 💡 Unique gameplay mechanics
- 💡 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Good graphics
- 💡 Interesting combinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-play mechanics
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💰 Ads in a paid app
- 💰 Time-consuming timers
- 💰 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Combinations not working
- Black screen issues
- Mutant tanks not producing genes
- Ads not giving rewards

**Requested features**

- Add more puzzles
- Add more content/updates
- Fix broken combinations
- Improve English translation
- Add skins for interface


### The Birdcage 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-birdcage-3/id1591371781)

Embark on a puzzle-adventure to free birds across four distinct worlds. Solve intricate riddles, find hidden clues, and uncover untold tales in visually stunning environments. Your puzzle-solving skills are needed to save these avian companions.

**Highlights:** Mind-bending puzzles, Four unique worlds to explore, Hidden clue discovery, Untold story progression, Stunning hand-crafted graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cyber Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steam Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| All-in Pack (+ no Ads) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Wow
- 👍 Great game
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals
- 🎶 Excellent music and sound effects
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Frustrating bugs and issues
- 💰 Paywall for hints and full version
- 🤔 Puzzles not always intuitive
- 🌇 Repetitive or uninteresting levels

**Reported bugs**

- Sliding puzzles not functioning properly
- Screen going black and losing progress
- Levels not saving or resetting progress
- Incompatibility issues on certain devices
- Misleading or incorrect in-game hints

**Requested features**

- Add ability to examine inventory items
- Improve hint system to be more helpful
- Implement better progress saving and loading
- Add more variety and complexity to puzzles
- Optimize performance to reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Creatures™ free?

Doodle Creatures™ costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is The Birdcage 3 free?

The Birdcage 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Creatures™ or The Birdcage 3?

The Birdcage 3 is rated higher. Doodle Creatures™ averages 3.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while The Birdcage 3 averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Doodle Creatures™ or The Birdcage 3 have ads?

The Birdcage 3 shows ads; Doodle Creatures™ does not.

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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.*