Comparison

Frogbert vs Retro Emulator

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

Head to head
About

Frogbert

Embark on a tropical adventure catching flies with a frog. Explore two game modes, "Challenges" and "Long Leapin'," using a simple tongue-catching mechanic. Battle enemies, collect treasures, and master 60 courses.

Highlights
  • Catch flies with a tongue
  • Two game modes: Challenges and Long Leapin'
  • Battle spiders and crabs
  • Open treasure chests
  • Easy-to-learn controls
  • 60 courses to master
  • Unlock achievements
Features
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Mmmm, flies! Crispy n' crunchy, just the way Frogbert wants them. These delicious 6-legged meals are served all over the island, including the TWO games modes: "Challenges" and the endless "Long Leapin'" Frogbert is Donut Games' all-new, colorful tropical adventure featuring a simple control scheme that anyone can learn, but that opens up for tons of fun. Use Frogbert's tongue to catch things, slap ugly spiders, fight off crabs, open treasure chests and collect valuables. Buzzzzz... *SNAP* Gnaw, gnaw, gulp! ## Game featured by Apple, Sept 2011 ## * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - MFi controller support - ION Arcade controller support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) GAME FEATURES: - Two game modes: - 1) LONG LEAPIN': Get as far as you can in randomly generated levels! - 2) CHALLENGES: 60 courses to master, full of flies, enemies, treasures, and surprises! - Easy-to-learn controls - Fun Stats - Lots of Achievements to unlock: Can you win the crazy "Spider Licker" achievement? - Donut Games' famous 3-star ranking system: Increased replay value! - Collectors Icon #28 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy another Donut Games release!

About

Retro Emulator

Play classic 8-bit console games on your device with this fast and lightweight emulator. Import your own game files or access public domain titles, and save your progress anytime. Enjoy smooth emulation with on-screen controls and sharp display filters.

Highlights
  • Import your own games
  • Save progress anytime
  • On-screen controls with turbo
  • Sharp display filters
  • No ads or tracking
  • Public domain game library
Features
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Retro Console Emulator is a fast, lightweight player for classic 8-bit console games. Import your own games, enjoy smooth and accurate emulation, and save your progress anywhere — with no account, no ads, and no tracking. IMPORT YOUR GAMES Add games from the Files app, or from a PNG image with embedded game data. Files you download in Safari can be imported straight from your Downloads folder. A library of free-to-use and public-domain games is also one tap away. SAVE ANYTIME Save to numbered slots and pick up exactly where you left off. The free version includes 4 save slots and space for 4 imported games. Pro expands this to 8 slots and 20 games, and Max unlocks unlimited save slots and unlimited imports. MADE FOR iPHONE On-screen controls with turbo buttons, sharp display filters, and full-screen play. Available in English, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Chinese. PRIVACY FIRST No ads. No analytics. No data collection. Your games and saves stay on your device. Retro Console Emulator is intended for homebrew, public-domain, and other games you are legally permitted to play.

Screenshots

Frogbert3 screens
Retro Emulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Retro Emulator at Free against Frogbert's $0.99. Retro Emulator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months). Frogbert's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Retro Emulator is free to download; Frogbert costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retro Emulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frogbert has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frogbert ships an update every 19 months, Retro Emulator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Frogbert versus Retro Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrogbertRetro Emulator
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonut GamesVu Bach

Customer experience

Frogbert

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews343 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.9%

Retro Emulator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Frogbert

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game not optimized for larger screens
  • Crashes on certain device models

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Ability to save progress across devices
  • Option to adjust difficulty settings

Retro Emulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Frogbert

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Emulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frogbert free?
Frogbert costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Emulator free?
Retro Emulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Frogbert or Retro Emulator?
Retro Emulator is rated higher. Frogbert averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Retro Emulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Frogbert or Retro Emulator have ads?
Neither Frogbert nor Retro Emulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frogbert or Retro Emulator?
Frogbert ships an update every 19 months, and Retro Emulator every 3 months. Most recently, Frogbert was updated on October 16, 2026 and Retro Emulator on October 3, 2026.

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