# Pokémon Quest vs Upfrog

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Upfrog at none against Pokémon Quest's 10. Upfrog also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). Pokémon Quest's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 19). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Upfrog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Upfrog holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon Quest has 19K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Pokémon Quest's written reviews are positive against 100% of Upfrog's.

Pokémon Quest ships an update every 6 months, Upfrog weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon Quest | Upfrog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-quest/id1345187641/reviews) | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upfrog/id1360463059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Pokemon Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/446737235) | [Magnamoose, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/965455860) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokémon Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-quest/id1345187641)

Embark on an expedition RPG adventure with cube-shaped Pokémon on Tumblecube Island. Battle wild Pokémon with simple tap controls, befriend new creatures to build your team, and customize your base camp with fun decorations. Discover hidden treasures and enjoy lively battles.

**Highlights:** Cube-shaped Pokémon characters, Expedition-based RPG gameplay, Simple tap-to-battle mechanics, Befriend and collect Pokémon, Team building and customization, Base camp decoration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Expedition Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Broadburst Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whack-Whack Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wait Less Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stay Strong Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sharing Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expedition Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great Expedition Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Expedition Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Expedition 3-Pack Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute, unique art style
- 🆓 Free-to-play with no pay-to-win
- 🔍 Interesting concept of attracting Pokémon instead of capturing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Long wait times to recharge energy
- 🔀 Unreliable dodging and movement controls
- 🔍 Repetitive and grindy gameplay loop
- 🤔 Confusing or lacking explanations for certain mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Pokémon getting stuck or not responding during battles
- Incorrect evolution levels for some Pokémon
- Occasional crashes or freezes on loading screens

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer and PvP modes
- Expand to include more Pokémon generations
- Improve the move learning and training systems
- Allow players to choose Eevee's evolution


### Upfrog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upfrog/id1360463059)

Tap to make a character jump and avoid incoming cats. Navigate through an endless obstacle course where precision and timing are key to survival. Compete for the highest score in this simple yet challenging arcade game.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Avoid cats, Endless gameplay, High score competition, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon Quest free?

Pokémon Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Upfrog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon Quest or Upfrog?

Upfrog is rated higher. Pokémon Quest averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Upfrog averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Pokémon Quest or Upfrog have ads?

Neither Pokémon Quest nor Upfrog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon Quest or Upfrog?

Pokémon Quest ships an update every 6 months, and Upfrog weekly. Most recently, Pokémon Quest was updated on November 5, 2026 and Upfrog on November 2, 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.*