# Pinball HD Classic Arcade vs Frogbert

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinball HD Classic Arcade | Frogbert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-hd-classic-arcade/id385440691/reviews)** | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frogbert/id456225307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 611 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BrainVault Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967022364) | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinball HD Classic Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-hd-classic-arcade/id385440691)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zombie Attack Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dream Land Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Da Vinci Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snow Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arcade Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pirates Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Red Planet Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Slayer Pinball | $2.99 | one-time |
| AC/DC Pinball | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alice In Chains Pinball | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bullet For My Valentine Pinball | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working for some users
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

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


### Frogbert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frogbert/id456225307)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game not optimized for larger screens
- Crashes on certain device models

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Option to adjust difficulty settings


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*