# Tiny Bird vs Hamster Maze

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hamster Maze at 48K against Tiny Bird's 4. Tiny Bird's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Bird sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hamster Maze sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Bird holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hamster Maze has 48K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Tiny Bird's written reviews are positive against 62% of Hamster Maze's.

Tiny Bird ships an update every 3 months, Hamster Maze every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Bird | Hamster Maze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-bird-the-adventure/id998507405/reviews)** | [4.7 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-maze/id1541596500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 331 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gorilla Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/415461469) | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-bird-the-adventure/id998507405)

Tap to control a small bird's flight path. Navigate through a series of obstacles without crashing. Enjoy a simple yet engaging arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Tap to fly, Avoid pipe obstacles, Simple arcade gameplay, Engaging adventure

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |


### Hamster Maze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-maze/id1541596500)

Guide a cute hamster through challenging mazes filled with interactive obstacles. Customize your pet with various accessories and unlock new items as you progress. Experience thrilling new gameplay mechanics like gliding and bubble riding.

**Highlights:** Navigate mazes with obstacles, Climb stairs, swing, crawl, roll, Intuitive one-hand control, Hamster customization and rescue, Glider and bubble gameplay, Unlockable customizations

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Fruits | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| A lot of fruits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn Skin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sheriff Skin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dress Up Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| House Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐹 Cute and realistic hamster animations
- 🎨 Fun and creative obstacle course elements
- 👍 Easy to control and play
- 💖 Addictive and entertaining gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent game freezes and crashes
- 🤯 Inability to progress past certain levels due to bugs
- 😤 In-app purchase issues (ads not removed)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when trying to name new hamster
- Unable to progress past level 9 due to glitch
- Ads still present even after purchasing ad-free version
- Hamster getting stuck or unable to be saved

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename hamsters
- More customization options for hamster house
- Reduced ad frequency or ad-free mode
- Smoother progression and fewer game-breaking bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Bird free?

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

### Is Hamster Maze free?

Hamster Maze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Bird or Hamster Maze?

Tiny Bird is rated higher. Tiny Bird averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hamster Maze averages 4.7 from 48K ratings.

### Do Tiny Bird or Hamster Maze have ads?

Neither Tiny Bird nor Hamster Maze shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Bird or Hamster Maze?

Tiny Bird ships an update every 3 months, and Hamster Maze every 2 months. Most recently, Tiny Bird was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hamster Maze on November 10, 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.*