# Longbow vs Hoppy Frog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hoppy Frog at 92% against Longbow's 30%. Hoppy Frog also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 87). Longbow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 18 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Longbow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hoppy Frog sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hoppy Frog holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoppy Frog has 7.3K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Longbow's written reviews are positive against 92% of Hoppy Frog's.

Longbow ships an update every 8 months, Hoppy Frog every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Longbow | Hoppy Frog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longbow-archery-3d-lite/id515658790/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoppy-frog/id816765176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jason Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/441222562) | [Turbo Chilli Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/574324031) |

## What reviewers say

### Longbow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longbow-archery-3d-lite/id515658790)

Experience realistic 3D archery with this challenging game. Aim, draw, and shoot at various targets across diverse environments, from villages to mountainous terrain. Master wind, distance, and speed to achieve high scores and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D archery simulation, Multiple challenging game modes, Dynamic environmental factors (wind, distance), On-line leaderboards, Detailed 3D graphics and sound, Intuitive touch controls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Longbow Pro mode | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Realistic archery simulation
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Phenomenal game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Poor controls
- 👎 Unrealistic aiming
- 👎 Glitchy gameplay
- 👎 Disappearing fire button
- 👎 Game crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after upgrade
- Fire button disappears
- Game freezes and cannot restart after upgrade
- Arrow doesn't shoot in bonus round
- Points not counted in bonus round

**Requested features**

- Update the game
- Add a tutorial
- Make the game available for iOS 11
- Allow adjustment of bow weight and sight position
- Add an apple shooting round


### Hoppy Frog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoppy-frog/id816765176)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micro Pack of Flies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack of Flies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Flies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack of Flies | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ultra pack of Flies | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Longbow free?

Longbow 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, Longbow or Hoppy Frog?

Hoppy Frog is rated higher. Longbow averages 3.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Hoppy Frog averages 4.6 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do Longbow or Hoppy Frog have ads?

Hoppy Frog shows ads; Longbow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Longbow or Hoppy Frog?

Longbow ships an update every 8 months, and Hoppy Frog every 18 months. Most recently, Longbow was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hoppy Frog on October 25, 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.*