Comparison

Whale Trail vs Hoppy Frog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Whale Trail

Embark on a vibrant journey as a whale, collecting items, performing aerial maneuvers, and battling enemies. Unlock new characters, enhance abilities, and explore numerous challenge levels. Enjoy a visually stunning and engaging arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Fly as Willow the Whale
  • Collect Blubbles and earn Krill
  • Unlock playable friends
  • Upgrade Willow's skills
  • Smash enemies
  • 96 Challenge levels
  • Classic and Challenge game modes
Features
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***Previously Apple Game of the Week*** 26,000+ 5 Star Ratings! (and counting) Fly as Willow the Whale, collect Blubbles, loop the loop, unlock playable friends, upgrade Willow's skills, smash enemies and meet bonkers characters along the way. ================================= > ‘The next smash hit in iOS gaming.’ - TNW > ‘The game is GORGEOUSLY cute. Try it out for a buck.’ - Gizmodo > ‘Whale Trail is an absolute joy.’ - TouchArcade > ‘The kind of winningly simple concept from which App Store phenomena are made.’ - Edge > ‘Impossible not to like, stellar production values and solid gameplay.’ - Pocket Gamer > ‘Ditch your jetpack, it’s time to ride the psychedelic Whale Trail.’ - Kotaku > ‘It’s simple and gorgeous. There’s rarely been a better gaming value for money.’ - T3 ================================= • Soundtrack by Gruff Rhys of ‘The Super Furry Animals’ • Simple and intuitive one touch gameplay • 2 game modes, Classic and Challenge • Earn Krill and use it in Willow's store • Upgrade Willow's skills • Unlock playable friends • Use 'Treats' while flying for instant bonuses! • 96 Challenge levels, can you 3 STAR them all? • Smash the Thunder Bros in 'Frenzy' mode • Launch into space at speed-boosts • Compete against friends with Game Center • Heaps of challenging missions to unlock

About

Hoppy Frog

Guide a frog on an airborne adventure, leaping between clouds and collecting gold flies. Utilize a parachute to extend jumps and avoid perilous obstacles like electric eels and sharks. Enjoy fast-paced platforming action with a chiptune soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Cloud to cloud jumping
  • Collect gold flies
  • Parachute for longer distances
  • Avoid electric eels
  • Beware of sharks
  • Chiptune soundtrack
Features
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Jump from cloud to cloud, collecting gold flies along the way. Tap in the air to open Hoppy's parachute and clear longer distances. Beware of jumping Electric Eels and the hungry 'Sharky' in the waters below! Hoppy Frog - the classic hit game for iOS featuring fast paced platform action and chiptune soundtrack by '8 Bit Weapon'.

Screenshots

Whale Trail4 screens
Hoppy Frog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Whale Trail at every 2 months against Hoppy Frog's every 18 months. Whale Trail also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Whale Trail sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Hoppy Frog sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whale Trail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 7.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Whale Trail's written reviews are positive against 92% of Hoppy Frog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, Hoppy Frog every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Whale Trail versus Hoppy Frog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhale TrailHoppy Frog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better4.6 (7.3K ratings)
Positive reviews94.6% of reviews — better92.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K7.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB96 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerustwo gamesTurbo Chilli Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Whale Trail

All ratings4,251 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews504 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.6%

Hoppy Frog

All ratings7,326 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews856 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.3%

User reviews

Whale Trail

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🐳 Cute and fun game
  • 🎶 Wonderful soundtrack
  • 👍 Simple and addictive gameplay
  • 🌈 Vibrant and colorful visuals
  • 🕰️ Nostalgic for long-time players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤖 Outdated for newer devices
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤯 Challenging and frustrating at times

Hoppy Frog

From 7.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance with minimal ads
  • 💯 Nostalgic retro-style graphics
  • 😊 Engaging and challenging experience

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for skins/characters
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🤔 Difficulty progression can feel unbalanced

Bugs and requests

Whale Trail

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Krill not properly credited after completing levels
  • Game freezing on certain device models
  • Whale controls not responsive on larger screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More customization options for whales
  • Wider screen support for newer devices
  • Additional levels and worlds to explore

Hoppy Frog

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Accidental in-app purchases due to lack of confirmation
  • Jumping/parachute mechanics not always responsive

Requested features

3 requests
  • More game modes and level variety
  • Ability to save/resume progress
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Whale Trail

One-time7
  • Unlock Pack 1$1.99
  • Unlock Pack 2$1.99
  • Pocket Money$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Unlock Pack 3$1.99
  • Bucket Full$2.99
  • Serious Clams$6.99
  • Swimming In It$19.99
6 purchases

Hoppy Frog

One-time6
  • Micro Pack of Flies$0.99
  • Mini Pack of Flies$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
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  • Big Pack of Flies$4.99
  • Mega Pack of Flies$6.99
  • Ultra pack of Flies$9.99

Questions

Is Whale Trail free?
Whale Trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hoppy Frog free?
Hoppy Frog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Whale Trail or Hoppy Frog?
Whale Trail is rated higher. Whale Trail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Hoppy Frog averages 4.6 from 7.3K ratings.
Do Whale Trail or Hoppy Frog have ads?
Both Whale Trail and Hoppy Frog show ads.
Which is updated more often, Whale Trail or Hoppy Frog?
Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, and Hoppy Frog every 18 months. Most recently, Whale Trail was updated on October 19, 2026 and Hoppy Frog on October 20, 2026.

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