Cooped Up vs Cave FRVR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cooped Up
Navigate a vibrant sanctuary as a new exotic bird, flinging yourself upwards while avoiding obstacles and other quirky birds. Snack on tasty insects along the way and use boosts to ascend further. Compete with friends via Game Center.
- Intuitive twanging fling gameplay
- Simple pick up and play
- Game Centre support
- Collect and eat insects
- In-game boosts
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You are the latest addition in the exotic bird sanctuary. The other older birds have been Cooped Up a little too long and are a branch short of a perch! Ahhemmm... they is a bit crazy! Fling yourself up up and away but watch out, there's more than just birds that you must avoid. However don't be afraid to snack on the way... ...and don't let the other birds laughing at you get you down! Pick yourself up and twang twang twang again! Features: - Intuitive twanging fling gameplay. - Simple pick up and play for all! - Full game centre support to compete with friends and foes - Eat worms, spiders and flies! Hmmm yummy!!! - Boost you way up like a steam train! Important information This game contains third party advertising which can be removed via a one time IAP. This game contains coins which can be collected within the game for free, bought with real money or via earned via promotions. This game contains cross promotion for other Nitrome games and this is not removed with the IAP for removal of ads.
Cave FRVR
Pilot a spacecraft through an endless cave, collecting jewels and power-ups. Use quick reflexes to land on platforms and avoid crashing into walls or attackers. Enjoy simple graphics and charming sound effects in this game suitable for all ages.
- Pilot spacecraft
- Navigate endless cave
- Collect jewels and points
- Land on platforms
- Use safety shields
- Immortal option
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Are you prepared to hone your piloting skills and navigate your way through an endlessly deep cave? Don’t worry, there are platforms along the way where you can fuel up and collect points, but you’ll need dexterity and quick reflexes – wait for your landing gear to appear before lowering your craft! Collect jewels and watch your score increase as you travel into the depths and discover the secrets of Cave. Pick up safety shields along the way to help guard your spaceship from crashing into the rugged walls and destroying your craft. Safety shields are also useful protection from any underground attackers you may happen across as you navigate the numerous twists and turns. Cave is fun for everyone. Features - Simple, pleasing graphics - Immortal option - Charming sound effects - Suitable for all ages - Sharpen your skills - Intuitive play
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cave FRVR at every 2 months against Cooped Up's every 17 months. Cooped Up's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 53%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cooped Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cave FRVR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cooped Up against 4.5 for Cave FRVR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 238 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Cooped Up's written reviews are positive against 53% of Cave FRVR's.
Cooped Up ships an update every 17 months, Cave FRVR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cooped Up | Cave FRVR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (84 ratings) — better | 4.5 (238 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews — better | 52.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 84 | 238 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Nitrome | FRVR ApS |
Customer experience
Cooped Up
Cave FRVR
User reviews
Cooped Up
From 84 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Charming and unique pixel art style
- 😄 Quirky humor and entertaining animations
- 🎵 Catchy banjo music and sound design
- ⚡ Fast-paced and responsive controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Screen flickering after watching ads
- 🐛 Game incompatibility with iPad
- 🐛 Upside-down screen glitches
- 📺 Excessive and repetitive ads
Cave FRVR
From 238 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🌟 Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Great graphics and design
- ⏱️ Quick restart and easy to pick up
- 💡 Rewarding experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 App doesn't open
- 🐛 Stuck on logo screen
- 🐛 Game freezes
- 🐛 Controls are finicky
- 🐛 Poor user interface
Bugs and requests
Cooped Up
Reported bugs
13 issues- Game crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Screen flickering and glitching after ads
- Upside-down screen display
- Phone freezing or requiring restart
- Jump mechanics not responding
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- Achievement notifications not displaying
- Trophy/score button unresponsive
- Invincibility frames missing after bug collection
- Screen rotation causing control issues
- Frame rate drops during star animations
- Black screen on startup
- Incompatibility with iPad devices
- Pixelated app icon on iPhone 6
Requested features
12 requests- Unlockable characters and skins
- New maps and backgrounds
- Additional enemy types and difficulty levels
- In-game currency and upgrade system
- Customizable bird options
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- Story mode or narrative elements
- Different game modes (rush mode, challenge mode)
- Tutorial for new players
- Leaderboard functionality improvements
- Power-ups and special abilities
- Bird care mechanics (feeding, washing, growing)
- Mute settings that persist between sessions
Cave FRVR
Reported bugs
15 issues- App doesn't open
- Stuck on logo/splash screen
- Game freezes randomly
- Screen goes black randomly
- Sound effects persist after game over/restart
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- Lasers buzz even when not active
- Game crushes on power up timeout
- Ship won't ascend straight up
- Controls don't always work simultaneously
- Progress reset after logging into Facebook
- Invulnerable power-up crashes the game
- Frame rate is low
- Game locks up when getting power-ups
- BGM plays even when off
- Ship upgrade history reset
Requested features
7 requests- Port over progress from Facebook/Messenger
- Option to change controls (left/right)
- More plentiful pink diamonds or IAP option
- Fix missions that don't work
- Optimize for iPhone X series
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- Add music slider
- Amplify engine sounds
In-app purchases
Cooped Up
- Remove Ads$1.99
Cave FRVR
- Remove Ads$2.99
