Frichen vs Short Journey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Frichen
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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
Short Journey
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Frichen ships an update every 6 days, Short Journey daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frichen | Short Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Pellicer | Ali Taleb |
In-app purchases
Frichen
No in-app purchases
Short Journey
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Frichen free?
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Do Frichen or Short Journey have ads?
Which is updated more often, Frichen or Short Journey?
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