# Bird Link vs Hammer Time!

The clearest difference is rating: Bird Link at 4.7 against Hammer Time!'s 4.1. Bird Link also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Hammer Time!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 18 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hammer Time! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Bird Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bird Link holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hammer Time! has 195 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bird Link ships an update every 18 months, Hammer Time! every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bird Link | Hammer Time! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-link/id951510967/reviews)** | [4.1 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammer-time/id1057403847/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **195** |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tang Cho man](https://appshunter.io/developer/592719186) | [The Binary Mill](https://appshunter.io/developer/297436457) |

## What reviewers say

### Bird Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-link/id951510967)

Connect three or more identical cute birds to make them fly away. This simple, relaxing, and fun game offers a delightful puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Link 3 or more same birds, Make birds fly, Simple gameplay, Relaxing experience, Fun puzzle mechanics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hammer Time!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammer-time/id1057403847)

Defend a castle by swinging a giant hammer to smash incoming boulders. Survive as long as possible to achieve a high score and dominate leaderboards. Unlock a variety of unique hammers to aid your defense.

**Highlights:** Smash incoming boulders, Defend the castle gate, Timed hammer swings, Score survival time, Unlock new hammers, Leaderboard domination

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mjolnir | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battle Axe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scepter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scythe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dwarven Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frost Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fire Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Saxophone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Violet Justice | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to pick up and learn
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ⏱️ Great time-killer/casual game
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- 💰 Free-to-play with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay gets boring quickly
- 😤 Becomes overwhelming/unplayable after 30-60 seconds
- 💸 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🎯 Different hammers are purely cosmetic with no functional differences
- ⚡ Poor reaction time/responsiveness of hammer mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Hammers disappear when switching apps
- Ball counter doesn't register all destroyed objects
- Lag and performance issues
- Review screen freezes on first attempt
- Game spends coins without user permission

**Requested features**

- Add levels, bosses, and progression system
- Implement power-ups and special abilities
- Create multiple game modes and maps
- Add functional upgrades for hammers (speed, reach, strength)
- Include online multiplayer and challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bird Link free?

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

### Is Hammer Time! free?

Hammer Time! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bird Link or Hammer Time!?

Bird Link is rated higher. Bird Link averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hammer Time! averages 4.1 from 195 ratings.

### Do Bird Link or Hammer Time! have ads?

Bird Link shows ads; Hammer Time! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bird Link or Hammer Time!?

Bird Link ships an update every 18 months, and Hammer Time! every 4 months. Most recently, Bird Link was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hammer Time! on October 14, 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.*