Comparison

Frostfall vs Scurvy Dogs

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

Head to head
About

Frostfall

Experience a unique fantasy battle royale on mobile. Discover and combine hundreds of weapons and spells to outwit opponents in fast-paced matches. Unlock characters and explore lore as you climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Fantasy battle royale gameplay
  • Discover and combine weapons and spells
  • Over 7000 item combinations
  • Matches under 5 minutes
  • Unlockable characters and lore
  • Leaderboard progression
Features
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Works with: iPhone SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro; iPad mini 4, 5; iPad Air 2, 3; iPad Pro Frostfall DOES NOT support: iPhone 5s, 6, 6 Plus; iPad Air, Mini, 2, 3; iPod Touch. Frostfall is the world’s first fantasy-infused battle royale built specifically for mobile. In Frostfall, you discover and combine dangerous weapons, ancient technology, and potent spells to defeat your foes. Featuring a fun cast of characters from Doran a curious fox, to Basilisk, a feared sea captain. Pick your favorite and go into battle! Forge Your Hero - Play however you want every match by discovering new combinations of weapons and spells. With over 7000 item combinations, each battle is exciting, chaotic, and unique. Quick Games for Mobile - Frostfall matches are under 5 minutes! Get-in, get-out (Pro tip: flush the toilet and wash your hands). An Epic Quest! - Unlock Characters, Totems, Emotes (and more) through the Quest. Read about the lore of Lhun and the characters who inhabit it. Climb The Leaderboards - Win Honor as you play to show your skill, and become the best Lhunatic around! Frostfall is easy to pick up but hard to master — TO BATTLE!

About

Scurvy Dogs

Engage in thrilling online PvP cannon battles as a pirate. Sail the seas, fight other players, and strive to become the most feared pirate. Experience intense naval combat and prove your pirate prowess.

Highlights
  • Online PvP cannon battles
  • Become the most feared pirate
  • Naval combat
  • Pirate-themed gameplay
Features
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Scurvy Dogs is an online PvP cannon battle. Take to the water and fight to become the most feared pirate on the seven seas!

Screenshots

Frostfall4 screens
Scurvy Dogs2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Frostfall at 81% against Scurvy Dogs's 25%. Frostfall also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (320 vs 7). Scurvy Dogs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Frostfall sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Scurvy Dogs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Frostfall holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frostfall has 320 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Frostfall's written reviews are positive against 25% of Scurvy Dogs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frostfall ships an update monthly, Scurvy Dogs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Frostfall versus Scurvy Dogs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrostfallScurvy Dogs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (320 ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings320 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB61 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDusk Ltd.Giant Blade LLC

Customer experience

Frostfall

All ratings320 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative16.7%

Scurvy Dogs

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Frostfall

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game stuck on loading/splash screen
  • Game won't open or launch
  • Stuck on Frostfall title screen
  • Login error claiming account logged in elsewhere
  • Lag causing character to skip across screen
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  • Unable to target enemies during lag
  • Game crashes on specific iOS versions
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 6 and older models

Requested features

10 requests
  • Team/duo gameplay modes
  • First-person camera option
  • Expanded map size
  • More weapon variety
  • Increased player count per match
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  • Faster movement mechanics
  • Better quest completion indicators
  • More frequent rewards for casual players
  • Console releases (Xbox mentioned)
  • Lower graphics settings for older devices

Scurvy Dogs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Frostfall

One-time6
  • Pinch of Arka$0.99
  • Satchel of Arka$4.99
  • Bag of Arka$9.99
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  • Chest of Arka$19.99
  • Barrel of Arka$49.99
  • Mountain of Arka$99.99
None

Scurvy Dogs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frostfall free?
Frostfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scurvy Dogs free?
Scurvy Dogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Frostfall or Scurvy Dogs?
Frostfall is rated higher. Frostfall averages 4.7 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Scurvy Dogs averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Frostfall or Scurvy Dogs have ads?
Neither Frostfall nor Scurvy Dogs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frostfall or Scurvy Dogs?
Frostfall ships an update monthly, and Scurvy Dogs every 3 weeks. Most recently, Frostfall was updated on October 15, 2026 and Scurvy Dogs on October 27, 2026.

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