Comparison

Frogline vs Alien Core

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Frogline

Test your reflexes by flicking your tongue to catch bugs and avoid hazards. Explore diverse terrains, unlock new frogs, and compete with friends on leaderboards. Dive into an endless mode for continuous challenges.

Highlights
  • Reflex-based gameplay
  • Tongue-flicking mechanics
  • Diverse terrains with unique traps
  • Unlockable frog wardrobe
  • Endless mode
  • Leaderboard challenges
Features
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In Frogline, put your reflexes to the test! The fate of five frogs rests in your fingertips: gulp down the right bugs, whack the rocks away and dodge the big nasty critters! Hop across four terrains, each with its own trap: the desert wind that sways the bugs mid-air, the icy mountain pads and the pitch-black swamp. Chain your catches to send your score soaring, unlock a whole wardrobe of frogs, and dive into Endless mode — where the scenery shifts like the weather! Challenge your friends on the leaderboard and become the King of the Pond! Frogline: gorgeous graphics and slick animations, made for iPhone and iPad.

About

Alien Core

Pilot advanced starships in a retro-futuristic arcade shooter to battle a rogue AI and its empire. Experience classic 2D gameplay with modern effects, RPG-like ship upgrades, and multiple game modes.

Highlights
  • Retro-futuristic ASCII visuals with modern effects
  • Omnidirectional free movement
  • Story and Endless Arcade modes
  • Chain-reaction destruction mechanic
  • Unlockable spaceships and worlds
  • Ship upgrades and power-ups
  • Boss battles and adjustable difficulty
Features
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Alien Core: Galaxy Invasion thrusts you into a high-stakes cosmic showdown against the rogue AI known as O-Core. Once humanity’s greatest technological achievement, O-Core has turned against its creators and established the relentless Ostallian empire. Now, it’s up to you to pilot cutting-edge starships, blast through heavily fortified bases, and shatter the Core’s relentless onslaught before the galaxy falls into mechanical domination! Experience classic 2D arcade shooting fused with mesmerizing retro ASCII visuals and modern effects. Unleash devastating power-ups, level up your ships with light RPG elements, and chain-destroy enemy installations in a brilliant cascade of explosions. With Endless Arcade and Story Modes, intense boss events, and multiple difficulty settings, this space shooter delivers fast-paced, replayable action for both casual players and arcade veterans. Key Features: • Retro-Futuristic Visuals: 80s and 90s ASCII style meets sleek modern effects for a unique sci-fi atmosphere. • Omnidirectional free movement across levels of all sizes — experience true space freedom! • Two Exciting Game Modes: Battle in Endless Arcade for high scores or follow the Story Mode to halt the Ostallian empire. • Chain-Reaction Mechanic: Destroy connected bases in sequence for massive combo devastation. • Diverse Spaceships & Worlds: Unlock and pilot different starships across visually distinct environments. • Upgrades & Power-Ups: Enhance your ship’s abilities with light RPG elements and collect power-ups to dominate the battlefield. • Boss Battles & Difficulty Options: Confront formidable foes and replay the game at higher difficulties for fresh challenges. Suit up, pilot! Your mission to defend Earth and countless worlds from the O-Core starts now. Download Alien Core: Galaxy Invasion and light up the stars with explosive arcade action! Follow us on: facebook.com/aliencoregalaxyinvasion Terms of Use: https://sunrise-intell.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Frogline4 screens
Alien Core4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Alien Core at Free against Frogline's $1.99. Alien Core also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 66 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Frogline's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Alien Core is free to download; Frogline costs $1.99 up front. Alien Core sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Frogline asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frogline ships an update every 66 months, Alien Core monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Frogline versus Alien Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFroglineAlien Core
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 66 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathieu BolardSunrise Intelligence UG

Customer experience

Frogline

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Alien Core

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Frogline

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Alien Core

One-time7
  • Starship YT 1300$0.99
  • Starship Talon$0.99
  • Starship Bird of Prey$0.99
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  • Starship Arcade II$1.95
  • Starship N-22 Ravenous$1.99
  • Story Mode$2.99
  • No Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Frogline free?
Frogline costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alien Core free?
Alien Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Frogline or Alien Core have ads?
Alien Core shows ads; Frogline does not.
Which is updated more often, Frogline or Alien Core?
Frogline ships an update every 66 months, and Alien Core monthly. Most recently, Frogline was updated on November 2, 2026 and Alien Core on October 30, 2026.

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