Comparison

The Frostrune vs Ambidextro

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

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About

The Frostrune

Explore a mysterious island inspired by Viking myth and legend. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover hidden relics, and unravel the secrets of a deserted settlement in this immersive point-and-click adventure.

Highlights
  • Viking myth and legend inspired story
  • Classic point-and-click gameplay
  • Hand-painted art and soundtrack
  • Challenging environmental puzzles
  • Culturally and historically accurate Norse setting
  • Old Norse speech with subtitles
Features
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"The Frostrune is everything a classic point-and-click puzzler should be, and there's really not much else to be said. It's an utter joy to play through, and a genuine must-have for lovers of the genre." - 9/10, Pocket Gamer Unravel a mystery inspired by Viking myth and legend in The Frostrune, a classic point-and-click adventure based on ancient Norse culture and environments. Find yourself shipwrecked on an island after a summer storm. Nearby, a recently abandoned settlement shows signs that its inhabitants left in a panic. Surrounding the village is a dark, dense forest filled with ancient rune stones and burial mounds. Among them are hidden relics and other well-kept secrets that will bring you closer to solving the mysteries of the island. " The Frostrune speaks for itself and stands out amongst its competitors as a crowning achievement in the point & click genre. For those who enjoy playing Point-and-Clicks or those interested in Vikings or Norse lore, this is an experience well worth getting." - Matthew White, Opnoobs. 9/10 The Frostrune is made by game developers who are passionate about Norse culture and history. We have taken extra care to make The Frostrune as authentic and historically accurate as possible. KEY FEATURES Rich Story The Frostrune embraces the Nordic tradition of storytelling: One filled with magic, myth and wonder common in Viking lore. 2 - 5 hours of immersive gameplay. Hand-Painted Art Beautiful, hand-painted art and an original Viking age themed soundtrack bring the The Frostrune’s desolate Norse landscape to life. Challenging Puzzles Through exploring the rich environment, you will unravel the mystery of the deserted island. Use the objects that you collect to solve puzzles on your journey of discovery. Two to five hours of gameplay. Culturally & Historically Accurate An authentic Norse environment where elements from myths and folklore come alive. Old Norse speech with subtitles. All objects faithfully recreated from archaeological sources.

About

Ambidextro

Features
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Ambidextro is a multi-player game for a single player. Learn to control two characters at the same time, one with each hand. Achieve ambidexterity and rescue both the prince and the princess at the same time. A witch has kidnapped the prince and the princess. As the royal wizard, you have been severed in half so you can go rescue both at the same time, but first you’ll need to learn to control the two halves of your body simultaneously. With a series of quick single-screen platforming levels, Ambidextro will help you master controlling two characters at once, one with each hand. Learn to split your focus and tackle increasingly challenging levels you would have thought impossible. · A multi-player game for a single player. · Control one character with each hand. · Make your two-halves meet before the time runs out. · 100 levels to conquer. · Retro dark-fantasy atmosphere with a dungeon synth soundtrack. · Compatible with game controllers for a more precise experience.

Screenshots

The Frostrune4 screens
Ambidextro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: The Frostrune at #199 against Ambidextro's unranked. Ambidextro's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

The Frostrune costs $4.99 and Ambidextro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Frostrune ships an update every 12 months, Ambidextro every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

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The Frostrune versus Ambidextro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe FrostruneAmbidextro
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.5 (215 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings215 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size663 MB184 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSnow Cannon GamesAlvaro Mahillo Sanchez-Mateos

Bugs and requests

The Frostrune

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • White bloom effect obscuring puzzles in spirit vision
  • Ice rune tablet visibility completely whited out
  • Hint scroll bar glitchy and non-functional
  • Game freezes or crashes during horse rune puzzle
  • Navigation controls unresponsive in certain areas
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  • Hotspots not always registering clicks
  • Game crashes after 2 minutes on some devices
  • Graphics rendering issues on different platforms

Requested features

10 requests
  • Longer gameplay or additional chapters
  • Sequel or expansion content
  • Sound/music toggle option
  • Larger game environment
  • More puzzle variety and complexity
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  • Multi-step puzzle challenges
  • Soundtrack standalone option
  • Expanded backstory and lore
  • Full-screen scaling option
  • Skippable cutscenes

Ambidextro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Frostrune

No in-app purchases

None

Ambidextro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Frostrune free?
The Frostrune costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ambidextro free?
Ambidextro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Frostrune or Ambidextro have ads?
Neither The Frostrune nor Ambidextro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Frostrune or Ambidextro?
The Frostrune ships an update every 12 months, and Ambidextro every 8 months. Most recently, The Frostrune was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ambidextro on October 30, 2026.

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