# Broken Wing vs Pop Down

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Broken Wing at none against Pop Down's 1. Pop Down's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 53 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pop Down sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Broken Wing asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Broken Wing against 5.0 for Pop Down. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Broken Wing ships an update every 53 months, Pop Down every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broken Wing | Pop Down |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-wing-help-him-fly/id887315160/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-down/id1446858729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 53 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jo Albright](https://appshunter.io/developer/579943399) | [ArmNomads LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125336041) |

## What reviewers say

### Broken Wing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-wing-help-him-fly/id887315160)

Guide a bird with a broken wing through a city environment by blowing air to keep it aloft. Navigate treacherous telephone poles and be mindful of loud noises that can startle the bird. Play in a quiet area and take breaks if needed.

**Highlights:** Blow to control bird's flight, Navigate telephone poles, Avoid startling the bird, Simple, fun gameplay, Quiet play recommended

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pop Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-down/id1446858729)

Control a falling object, popping balloons as you descend. Avoid obstacles to prevent being burned and reach the finish line. Choose your playstyle, from slow and precise to fast and risky, to progress through increasingly challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Balloon popping gameplay, Obstacle avoidance, Adjustable play speed, Level progression, High score chasing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broken Wing free?

Broken Wing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pop Down free?

Pop Down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Broken Wing or Pop Down?

Broken Wing and Pop Down are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Broken Wing or Pop Down have ads?

Neither Broken Wing nor Pop Down shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Broken Wing or Pop Down?

Broken Wing ships an update every 53 months, and Pop Down every 2 months. Most recently, Broken Wing was updated on October 8, 2026 and Pop Down on October 4, 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.*