# Pocket Frogs vs Splashy Turtle

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Frogs at 4.4 against Splashy Turtle's 3.6. Pocket Frogs also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 39 months). Splashy Turtle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Pocket Frogs holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Frogs has 3.1K ratings behind it against 8, 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 50% of Splashy Turtle's.

Pocket Frogs ships an update every 5 days, Splashy Turtle every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Frogs | Splashy Turtle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-frogs-tiny-pond-keeper/id386644958/reviews)** | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashy-turtle/id821195557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 403 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [Martha Luz Rodriguez Leal](https://appshunter.io/developer/464339275) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Frogs

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

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · 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


### Splashy Turtle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashy-turtle/id821195557)

Tap to make a turtle swim and navigate through obstacles. Compete with friends by achieving high scores and earning bronze, silver, or gold medals. Enjoy hours of addictive fun with this simple yet challenging game.

**Highlights:** Tap to swim, Avoid obstacles, Earn medals (Bronze, Silver, Gold), Beat high scores, Share scores via Game Center

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Frogs free?

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

### Is Splashy Turtle free?

Splashy Turtle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Frogs or Splashy Turtle?

Pocket Frogs is rated higher. Pocket Frogs averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Splashy Turtle averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Pocket Frogs or Splashy Turtle have ads?

Pocket Frogs shows ads; Splashy Turtle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Frogs or Splashy Turtle?

Pocket Frogs ships an update every 5 days, and Splashy Turtle every 39 months. Most recently, Pocket Frogs was updated on October 24, 2026 and Splashy Turtle on October 23, 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.*