# Pongo vs Medieval Baghdad

The clearest difference is rating: Medieval Baghdad at 4.2 against Pongo's 1.5. Medieval Baghdad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). Pongo's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pongo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Medieval Baghdad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Medieval Baghdad holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medieval Baghdad has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pongo ships an update weekly, Medieval Baghdad every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pongo | Medieval Baghdad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pongo/id1466753464/reviews) | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-baghdad/id6748353361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 105 MB | 974 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nerd Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/933203643) | [Ubisoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825387665) |

## What reviewers say

### Pongo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pongo/id1466753464)

Guide a cat up a tower of money by sliding left and right. Enjoy rich visuals and addictive gameplay in this simple, easy-to-learn game. Future updates promise more spending options, tower building, power-ups, and challenges.

**Highlights:** Slide controls to move, Collect coins, Climb a money tower, Rich visuals, Addictive gameplay, Planned power-ups and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Medieval Baghdad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-baghdad/id6748353361)

Explore the vibrant city of Baghdad during its Golden Age in this educational adventure. Investigate historical sites, gather intel, and uncover hidden treasures through interactive gameplay. Access encyclopedic entries with 3D models and augmented reality features.

**Highlights:** Explore historical Baghdad, Narrative-driven missions, Gather and study intel, Access historical Codex entries, Manipulate 3D images, Augmented Reality functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pongo free?

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

### Is Medieval Baghdad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pongo or Medieval Baghdad?

Medieval Baghdad is rated higher. Pongo averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Medieval Baghdad averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do Pongo or Medieval Baghdad have ads?

Neither Pongo nor Medieval Baghdad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pongo or Medieval Baghdad?

Pongo ships an update weekly, and Medieval Baghdad every 9 days. Most recently, Pongo was updated on October 10, 2026 and Medieval Baghdad on October 24, 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.*