# Pocket Press vs Frontline

Pocket Press and Frontline both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Pocket Press's written reviews are positive against 37% of Frontline's. Pocket Press also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Frontline's advantage is ratings volume (554 vs 159). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Press sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Frontline sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Press holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 159 and 554 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Pocket Press's written reviews are positive against 37% of Frontline's.

Pocket Press ships an update daily, Frontline every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Press | Frontline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-press/id1513743178/reviews)** | [4.5 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-truck-simulator/id6743316939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 159 | **554** |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 733 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Johannes Linnama](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147740645) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Press

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-press/id1513743178)

Experience the satisfying sensation of a hydraulic press on your mobile device. Collect and crush a variety of items, upgrade your press, and manage a virtual crushing stream to earn in-game currency. This sequel offers a fun way to relieve stress and boredom.

**Highlights:** Crush unique items, Collect items, Upgrade hydraulic press, Manage crushing stream, Earn in-game money

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds (25) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle (Once only!) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Item Slot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds (125) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4th Item Slot | $2.99 | one-time |
| L.A.U.R.I | $3.99 | one-time |
| A.N.N.I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds (500) | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly entertaining and fun to play
- 👍 Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface
- 🎮 Satisfying crushing mechanics and gameplay
- 🔊 Authentic and immersive sound effects
- 🎨 Good animation and visual quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Press breaks frequently and requires constant repairs
- 💰 Expensive upgrades relative to coin earnings
- ⏳ Slow crush animations and mechanics
- 😕 Limited variety in crush animations
- 🎮 Confusing for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Press breaks excessively during gameplay
- Purchasing system no longer functional
- Glitches with hydraulic press functionality
- Difficult sliding controls for comment interactions
- Game crashes or performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- More realistic crush animations and physics
- More varied and unexpected crush outcomes
- Better balance between coin earnings and upgrade costs
- Improved controls for accepting/denying comments
- More realistic character designs


### Frontline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-truck-simulator/id6743316939)

Experience World War II as a military truck driver, delivering crucial supplies to the front lines. Navigate challenging combat zones with destructible environments and dynamic weather. Upgrade your fleet and prove your trucking mastery in this immersive simulation.

**Highlights:** Deliver vital cargo in WW2, Utilize universal and American trucks, Navigate destructible landscapes, Realistic mud, water, and obstacle simulation, Upgrade vehicles for performance, Engaging multiplayer mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big set of coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADS forever | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bank of Experience | $2.99 | one-time |
| Colonel's set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sergeant's set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Securing cargo forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| M32B1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium trailers forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good difficulty
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Well-thought-out game idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Short game length
- 💰 Paywall for certain vehicles
- 🔍 Monotonous gameplay
- 📺 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Cargo capacity issues
- Rental trailer mechanics need improvement

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Ability to use ropes to secure cargo
- More vehicle types (e.g., semi-trucks)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Press free?

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

### Is Frontline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Press or Frontline?

Pocket Press is rated higher. Pocket Press averages 4.7 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Frontline averages 4.5 from 554 ratings.

### Do Pocket Press or Frontline have ads?

Frontline shows ads; Pocket Press does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Press or Frontline?

Pocket Press ships an update daily, and Frontline every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Press was updated on November 7, 2026 and Frontline on November 4, 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.*