# Burn It Down vs Cat Bird!

The clearest difference is ads: Burn It Down at none against Cat Bird!'s shown. Burn It Down also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 16.4). Cat Bird!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 103) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Burn It Down sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Bird! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Bird! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Bird! has 1.5K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Burn It Down's written reviews are positive against 79% of Cat Bird!'s.

Burn It Down ships an update every 3 months, Cat Bird! every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burn It Down | Cat Bird! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-it-down/id946927501/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-bird/id1213493742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 103 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tapinator, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/605667245) | [Raiyumi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097595977) |

## What reviewers say

### Burn It Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-it-down/id946927501)

Embark on a chilling pixel-art adventure to find your kidnapped love. Uncover dark truths and solve mind-bending puzzles in this intimate, story-driven experience. Navigate a mysterious mansion with simple controls and discover clues to unravel the mystery.

**Highlights:** Pixel graphics, Intimate love story, Simple controls, Mind-bending puzzles, Clues and mysteries, Shadow guides, Horror modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Shadow Guides | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Horror mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Shadow Guides | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Shadow Guides | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Retro-style graphics
- 💡 Interesting story and atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs at certain levels
- 🎮 Frustrating controls and timing
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔚 Disappointing or unsatisfying ending

**Reported bugs**

- Character getting stuck or floating at certain levels
- Game crashing or freezing
- Inconsistent or unresponsive controls
- Ads not pausing the in-game timer

**Requested features**

- Add a jump button
- Improve level design and difficulty progression
- Expand the story and lore
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes


### Cat Bird!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-bird/id1213493742)

Embark on a challenging platform adventure as a cute cat bird on an epic quest to return home. Navigate through unique worlds filled with obstacles, enemies, and guardians. Test your skills across numerous levels with stunning pixel art and competitive features.

**Highlights:** Over 40 challenging levels, 3 Epic bosses, Stylish pixel art graphics, Achievements and Leaderboards, Time Trial mode, ReplayKit support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 🎮 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and sound design
- 💎 High-quality, polished game
- 🕹️ Simple and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🔍 Crowns/secrets can be hard to find
- 🔍 Frustrating difficulty at times
- 🔍 Controls can feel imprecise
- 📺 Intrusive ad placement

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after ads
- Controls glitch and stop working
- Screen orientation issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Customizable player skins
- Level editor and community
- Multiplayer mode
- Checkpoint/progress saving


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burn It Down free?

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

### Is Cat Bird! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Burn It Down or Cat Bird!?

Cat Bird! is rated higher. Burn It Down averages 4.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Cat Bird! averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Burn It Down or Cat Bird! have ads?

Cat Bird! shows ads; Burn It Down does not.

### Which is updated more often, Burn It Down or Cat Bird!?

Burn It Down ships an update every 3 months, and Cat Bird! every 16 months. Most recently, Burn It Down was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cat Bird! on October 16, 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.*