Comparison

Pinball HD Classic Arcade vs Frogbert

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

Head to head
About

Pinball HD Classic Arcade

Experience realistic pinball with multiple themed tables and integrated retro arcade mini-games. Enjoy stunning 3D graphics, realistic physics, and multiplayer options. Tilt your device for a simulated 3D effect.

Highlights
  • Multiple themed pinball tables
  • Integrated retro arcade mini-games
  • Realistic 3D graphics and physics
  • Multiplayer support via Game Center
  • Landscape and portrait camera modes
  • Local and global high score tracking
Features
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This unique table features pinball bumpers and targets, plus a color monitor where you can take on a variety of old-school digital minigame challenges - an endless space scroller, plus car racing, missile defense, a block breaker, and more at incrementing skill levels. Attention! Pinball HD 4 iPhone supports only iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 4, and all iPod Touch 3rd gen devices except 8GB model! --- Apple Design Award 2010 winner Pinball HD now available for iPhone with MULTIPLAYER FEATURES and RETINA graphics! Multiplayer help: - connect both iPhones to one WiFi or via bluetooth - choose CREATE game on the first device - choose JOIN to game on the second device - start playing - Supports the new Retina Display on the iPhone 4 - Apple Design Awards 2010 winner - Multiplayer games via Gamecenter ABOUT THE GAME Pinball HD for iPhone - This game will change your idea of Pinball on the iPhone. Each table - Wild West, The Deep, and Jungle style - are masterpieces. You'll be stunned with the level of realism. This is a REAL Pinball simulator with stunning 3D graphics both with or without 3D glasses. IMPORTANT • Landscape mode - "full table" view • Portrait mode - "flying-table" and "fixed" views FEATURES • 3 pinball tables with unique graphics, instructions, missions system, locations and characters • Landscape mode shows a full table view. • Portrait mode gives you a flying-table view with the camera panning and zooming over the action. Also you can pinch your fingers together or apart to toggle camera mode from flying to fixed view. • A wonderful 3D engine that does true justice to the graphic capabilities of the iPhone and especially iPhone 4. • Realistic physics. • Built in help for each table. Tap the circled "I" at the bottom right of each table to get a display detailing instructions and descriptions of the features of each table. Make sure to swipe left and right when viewing since the instructions don't fit on one screen. • Local and global high scores. Swiping right brings up a table of local high scores and further tapping brings up high scores from copies sold throughout the world. At the end of each game you are prompted to enter your name and have your score included. • Unique soundtrack with atmospheric music, sound effects and voices. • Camera tilt brings dimensionality to the games offering a simulated 3D effect where the image changes depending upon how you tilt the iPhone. Camera tilt only works in landscape mode. • Stereoscopic imaging option (requires anaglyph eyeglasses). You can choose between red-cyan, green-magenta or yellow-blue lenses. Controls in game: • Tap ANYWHERE on the left side of screen to control the left flipper and ANYWHERE on the right side to control the right flipper. • Shake your iPhone to realistically nudge the pinball table, but not too much or you'll tilt. • Tap on the "electronic caption" at the top of the screen to pause or resume your game. ---- Get it now and enjoy the best pinball challenge ever on the iPhone. Follow us on Twitter - @Gameprom

About

Frogbert

Embark on a tropical adventure catching flies with a frog. Explore two game modes, "Challenges" and "Long Leapin'," using a simple tongue-catching mechanic. Battle enemies, collect treasures, and master 60 courses.

Highlights
  • Catch flies with a tongue
  • Two game modes: Challenges and Long Leapin'
  • Battle spiders and crabs
  • Open treasure chests
  • Easy-to-learn controls
  • 60 courses to master
  • Unlock achievements
Features
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Mmmm, flies! Crispy n' crunchy, just the way Frogbert wants them. These delicious 6-legged meals are served all over the island, including the TWO games modes: "Challenges" and the endless "Long Leapin'" Frogbert is Donut Games' all-new, colorful tropical adventure featuring a simple control scheme that anyone can learn, but that opens up for tons of fun. Use Frogbert's tongue to catch things, slap ugly spiders, fight off crabs, open treasure chests and collect valuables. Buzzzzz... *SNAP* Gnaw, gnaw, gulp! ## Game featured by Apple, Sept 2011 ## * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - MFi controller support - ION Arcade controller support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) GAME FEATURES: - Two game modes: - 1) LONG LEAPIN': Get as far as you can in randomly generated levels! - 2) CHALLENGES: 60 courses to master, full of flies, enemies, treasures, and surprises! - Easy-to-learn controls - Fun Stats - Lots of Achievements to unlock: Can you win the crazy "Spider Licker" achievement? - Donut Games' famous 3-star ranking system: Increased replay value! - Collectors Icon #28 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy another Donut Games release!

Screenshots

Pinball HD Classic Arcade4 screens
Frogbert3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Frogbert at none against Pinball HD Classic Arcade's 12. Frogbert also leads on ads (none vs shown) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Pinball HD Classic Arcade's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (206 vs 18). On rating, review sentiment 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

Pinball HD Classic Arcade costs $1.99 and Frogbert $0.99 up front. Pinball HD Classic Arcade sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Frogbert asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pinball HD Classic Arcade against 4.3 for Frogbert. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinball HD Classic Arcade has 206 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Pinball HD Classic Arcade's written reviews are positive against 93% of Frogbert's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinball HD Classic Arcade ships an update every 2 months, Frogbert every 19 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pinball HD Classic Arcade versus Frogbert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinball HD Classic ArcadeFrogbert
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.4 (206 ratings) — better4.3 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews93.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings206 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size611 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainVault Games, LLCDonut Games

Customer experience

Pinball HD Classic Arcade

All ratings205 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews1,083 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.4%

Frogbert

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews343 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.9%

User reviews

Pinball HD Classic Arcade

From 206 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great pinball game
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics
  • 🎮 Realistic physics
  • 🕹️ Variety of tables

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🤑 In-app purchases required for more tables
  • 🤔 Flippers too long, making it too easy
  • 📺 Vertical view not very usable

Frogbert

From 18 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Challenging yet easy to learn
  • 💎 Great graphics and design
  • 🎮 Engaging and entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔋 Can be frustratingly difficult at times
  • 🕹️ Controls could use some improvement

Bugs and requests

Pinball HD Classic Arcade

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Restore purchases not working for some users
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More pinball tables
  • Ability to listen to own music
  • Bluetooth multiplayer support
  • Achievements and leaderboards in Game Center

Frogbert

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game not optimized for larger screens
  • Crashes on certain device models

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Ability to save progress across devices
  • Option to adjust difficulty settings

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Pinball HD Classic Arcade

One-time12
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  • Snow Pinball$1.99
  • Arcade Pinball$1.99
  • Halloween Pinball$1.99
  • Pirates Pinball$1.99
  • Red Planet Pinball$1.99
  • Slayer Pinball$2.99
  • AC/DC Pinball$2.99
  • Alice In Chains Pinball$2.99
  • Bullet For My Valentine Pinball$2.99
None

Frogbert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinball HD Classic Arcade free?
Pinball HD Classic Arcade costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Frogbert free?
Frogbert costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pinball HD Classic Arcade or Frogbert?
Pinball HD Classic Arcade is rated higher. Pinball HD Classic Arcade averages 4.4 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Frogbert averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.
Do Pinball HD Classic Arcade or Frogbert have ads?
Pinball HD Classic Arcade shows ads; Frogbert does not.
Which is updated more often, Pinball HD Classic Arcade or Frogbert?
Pinball HD Classic Arcade ships an update every 2 months, and Frogbert every 19 months. Most recently, Pinball HD Classic Arcade was updated on October 21, 2026 and Frogbert on October 21, 2026.

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