# Flapping Cage vs MADFUT 26

The clearest difference is ads: Flapping Cage at none against MADFUT 26's shown. Flapping Cage also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (6 vs 15.8). MADFUT 26's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (8.6K vs 73). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Flapping Cage against 4.8 for MADFUT 26. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MADFUT 26 has 8.6K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Flapping Cage's written reviews are positive against 87% of MADFUT 26's.

Flapping Cage ships an update every 6 months, MADFUT 26 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flapping Cage | MADFUT 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapping-cage-avoid-spikes/id967598267/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madfut-26/id6752884808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **8.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 87.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#151** |
| Size | 42 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6** | 15.8 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Pezzetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/891340779) | [Trivela Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841558384) |

## What reviewers say

### Flapping Cage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapping-cage-avoid-spikes/id967598267)

Guide a bird through a series of challenging rooms filled with spikes and traps. Test your reflexes and compete with players worldwide on leaderboards. Unlock new skins and collect items as you progress through hundreds of unique levels.

**Highlights:** Avoid spikes and traps, Hundreds of different rooms, Online multiplayer with leaderboards, Unlockable skins, Collectable feathers and stars, Playable offline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MADFUT 26

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madfut-26/id6752884808)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Build and upgrade your ultimate football squads with this app. Features include card evolutions, pack opening, and competitive modes. Discover new cards and strategies to dominate.

**Highlights:** Card Evolutions (Elite & Standard), Draft and Squad Builder, Pack Opening (multiple at once), New Chemistry Styles, LTM Cards & Alternative Positions, Rate Cards & Vote on Content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Future potential
- 👍 Significant improvement
- 👍 Much better than previous versions
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive
- 👍 Peak experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads not working

**Reported bugs**

- Trading unlocked too late

**Requested features**

- Coin and pack trading


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flapping Cage free?

Flapping Cage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MADFUT 26 free?

MADFUT 26 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flapping Cage or MADFUT 26?

MADFUT 26 is rated higher. Flapping Cage averages 4.7 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while MADFUT 26 averages 4.8 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do Flapping Cage or MADFUT 26 have ads?

MADFUT 26 shows ads; Flapping Cage does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flapping Cage or MADFUT 26?

Flapping Cage ships an update every 6 months, and MADFUT 26 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flapping Cage was updated on July 6, 2026 and MADFUT 26 on September 28, 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.*