# Pocket Frogs vs Pocket Pond 2

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Frogs at 4.4 against Pocket Pond 2's 3.4. Pocket Frogs also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 59%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Pocket Pond 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Frogs sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Pond 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Frogs holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Frogs has 3.1K ratings behind it against 299, 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 59% of Pocket Pond 2's.

Pocket Frogs ships an update every 5 days, Pocket Pond 2 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Frogs | Pocket Pond 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-frogs-tiny-pond-keeper/id386644958/reviews)** | [3.4 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-pond-2/id498375421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 299 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 58.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 403 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [TriggerWave LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285516487) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Frogs

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

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Family, #189 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


### Pocket Pond 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-pond-2/id498375421)

Cultivate a vibrant aquatic ecosystem by raising, feeding, and breeding thousands of unique koi. Decorate your pond, interact with your fish, and explore friends' creations. Discover new koi through fishing and enjoy a serene, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Thousands of koi breeds to collect, Interactive koi that respond to touch, Pond decoration and customization, Visit friends' ponds, Fishing for new koi, Interactive pond creatures

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of Koins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Koins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of Koins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Koins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Koins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Case of Koins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🐟 Realistic and enjoyable fish interactions
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Engaging breeding and customization features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for progression
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
- 🔒 Inability to back up or transfer progress
- 🕰️ Repetitive and time-consuming tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in to Facebook
- Pond data loss or reset issues
- Unresponsive screens and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more fish varieties and pond customization options
- Improve social features like visiting friends' ponds
- Implement a way to earn in-game currency without spending real money
- Fix bugs and crashes to improve stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Frogs free?

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

### Is Pocket Pond 2 free?

Pocket Pond 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Frogs or Pocket Pond 2?

Pocket Frogs is rated higher. Pocket Frogs averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Pocket Pond 2 averages 3.4 from 299 ratings.

### Do Pocket Frogs or Pocket Pond 2 have ads?

Pocket Frogs shows ads; Pocket Pond 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Frogs or Pocket Pond 2?

Pocket Frogs ships an update every 5 days, and Pocket Pond 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Frogs was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pocket Pond 2 on October 21, 2026.

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