# Pocket Frogs vs Shadow Frog

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Frogs at 4.4 against Shadow Frog's 3.9. Pocket Frogs also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 55) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). Shadow Frog's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Frogs sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Frog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Frogs holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Frogs has 3.1K ratings behind it against 55, 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 80% of Shadow Frog's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Frogs | Shadow Frog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-frogs-tiny-pond-keeper/id386644958/reviews)** | [3.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-frog/id1509028414/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 79.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 403 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [Oddrok Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/966814193) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Frogs

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

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Grossing · Family, #195 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


### Shadow Frog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-frog/id1509028414)

Navigate challenging pixel art caves by carefully planning your moves. Collect keys to unlock new paths and outrun your own shadow. Compete with players worldwide on global leaderboards for the fastest times.

**Highlights:** One tap gameplay, Over 30 handcrafted levels, Portrait or landscape play, Global leaderboards, GameCenter achievements, Original music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.29 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Frogs free?

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

### Is Shadow Frog free?

Shadow Frog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Frogs or Shadow Frog?

Pocket Frogs is rated higher. Pocket Frogs averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Shadow Frog averages 3.9 from 55 ratings.

### Do Pocket Frogs or Shadow Frog have ads?

Pocket Frogs shows ads; Shadow Frog 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.*