Comparison

Frichen vs Short Journey

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

Head to head
About

Frichen

Features
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Frichen is a unique 2D platform game with cartoon graphics. You are a chicken, you love fried chicken and you have to find your friend, a penguin. Run, jump, fly, shoot eggs like a weapon, hatch explosive eggs like a bomb, or call reinforcements if you are in trouble. All that while you are trying to pick up fried chickens to go to the store and make yourself pretty. -56 levels to win - 3 different attacks -More than 15 enemies and traps to pass -3 different worlds -A store to buy things and make yourself pretty Important content: - The game is available on Englis and Spanish (although it contains almost no text) -No Ads and in-App Warning: this is not an easy game, sometimes you have to be smart, sometimes you have to be skillful to win, and sometimes you have to be lucky, if you are looking for an easy game, this is not your game Game made with Godot Engine

About

Short Journey

Features
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Embark on a ‘Short Journey’ Through Enchanting Worlds! ‘Short Journey’ is a captivating 2D platformer that takes you through a series of uniquely designed levels. Each of the 12 stages offers a variety of challenges that range from quick and straightforward to complex and demanding. Charming Aesthetics: Experience the classic charm as you traverse through levels that pay homage to the golden age of gaming. Diverse Challenges: ‘Short Journey’ provides a spectrum of difficulties, ensuring that each level feels fresh and engaging. Intuitive Gameplay: The game’s mechanics are designed to be accessible yet challenging, allowing both newcomers and seasoned gamers to enjoy the thrill of the journey. In ‘Short Journey’, every level is an opportunity to test your skills and uncover new surprises. Prepare to embark on an adventure that’s as nostalgic as it is exciting!

Screenshots

Frichen4 screens
Short Journey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Short Journey at daily against Frichen's every 6 days. Frichen's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frichen ships an update every 6 days, Short Journey daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Frichen versus Short Journey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrichenShort Journey
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB98 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMartin PellicerAli Taleb

In-app purchases

None

Frichen

No in-app purchases

None

Short Journey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frichen free?
Frichen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Short Journey free?
Short Journey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Frichen or Short Journey have ads?
Both Frichen and Short Journey show ads.
Which is updated more often, Frichen or Short Journey?
Frichen ships an update every 6 days, and Short Journey daily. Most recently, Frichen was updated on October 7, 2026 and Short Journey on October 3, 2026.

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