# Pocket Frogs vs Thunderbird Strike

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thunderbird Strike at none against Pocket Frogs's 12. Thunderbird Strike also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Pocket Frogs's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 53%) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 39). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Frogs sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Thunderbird Strike asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket Frogs holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Frogs has 3.1K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Pocket Frogs's written reviews are positive against 53% of Thunderbird Strike's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Frogs | Thunderbird Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-frogs-tiny-pond-keeper/id386644958/reviews)** | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderbird-strike/id1324427411/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 403 MB | 614 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [Elizabeth LaPensee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036628855) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Frogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-frogs-tiny-pond-keeper/id386644958)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Family, #177 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Discover, collect, trade, and breed a vast array of unique frogs. Customize their habitats, earn awards, and play online or offline with beautiful graphics.

**Highlights:** Discover and collect unique frogs, Breed frogs for new variations, Trade frogs and items with friends, Customize and decorate habitats, Earn over 60 awards, Play online or offline

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Stamp Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Potion Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Catalog Item | $1.99 | one-time |
| Froggydex Frog | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Stamp Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Potion Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Babyproof Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Express Mailbox | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lost & Found | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package (30% OFF) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Stamp Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Potion Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💚 Relaxing and calming game
- 🐸 Cute and adorable frogs
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to play
- 🎉 Nostalgic and long-lasting experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progression and leveling up
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of search/sorting in Froggydex
- 🕹️ Removal of mini-games and features

**Reported bugs**

- Frogs disappearing from mailbox
- Habitat purchase issues
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Inconsistent performance and visuals

**Requested features**

- Ability to name frogs
- More habitat space and storage
- Faster frog growth and breeding
- Bring back mini-games and achievements
- Improved UI and interface


### Thunderbird Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderbird-strike/id1324427411)

Fly as a thunderbird in this 2D sidescroller, defending Turtle Island from a destructive snake. Use searing lightning to protect the lands and waters from the Great Lakes to the Tar Sands.

**Highlights:** 2D sidescrolling gameplay, Play as a thunderbird, Defend Turtle Island, Use lightning attacks, Protect lands and waters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Frogs free?

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

### Is Thunderbird Strike free?

Thunderbird Strike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Frogs or Thunderbird Strike?

Pocket Frogs is rated higher. Pocket Frogs averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Thunderbird Strike averages 4.2 from 39 ratings.

### Do Pocket Frogs or Thunderbird Strike have ads?

Pocket Frogs shows ads; Thunderbird Strike does not.

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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.*