# Tiny Red Bird vs Hover Dog

The clearest difference is rating: Hover Dog at 5.0 against Tiny Red Bird's 3.5. Hover Dog also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). Tiny Red Bird's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hover Dog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hover Dog has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tiny Red Bird ships an update every 34 months, Hover Dog every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Red Bird | Hover Dog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-red-bird/id875774255/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-dog/id1415546320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 21 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Calcagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/510762783) | [Behdad Sami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229392682) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Red Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-red-bird/id875774255)

Guide a small bird through a challenging obstacle course by tapping the screen to make it flap its wings. Avoid pipes and other hazards to progress through the sky. Enjoy simple, fun gameplay with this classic arcade-style experience.

**Highlights:** Tap to flap wings, Avoid obstacles, Simple controls, Classic arcade gameplay, Fun for all ages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hover Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-dog/id1415546320)

Guide a dog on a hoverboard through a new city, avoiding electric towers. Embark on an exciting adventure with unique challenges.

**Highlights:** Hoverboard dog gameplay, City navigation, Obstacle avoidance, Adventure mode, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Red Bird free?

Tiny Red Bird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hover Dog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Red Bird or Hover Dog?

Hover Dog is rated higher. Tiny Red Bird averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hover Dog averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Tiny Red Bird or Hover Dog have ads?

Hover Dog shows ads; Tiny Red Bird does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Red Bird or Hover Dog?

Tiny Red Bird ships an update every 34 months, and Hover Dog every 4 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Red Bird was updated on September 10, 2026 and Hover Dog on September 10, 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.*