# Frog Idle vs WidPet

The clearest difference is rating: WidPet at 4.5 against Frog Idle's 3.8. WidPet also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 40%) and ratings volume (77 vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Frog Idle sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and WidPet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WidPet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WidPet has 77 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Frog Idle's written reviews are positive against 82% of WidPet's.

Frog Idle ships an update weekly, WidPet every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frog Idle | WidPet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frog-idle/id6447551059/reviews) | **[4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widpet-pet-on-widget/id6466376612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **77** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 252 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THAI DONG COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498022792) | [Viet Hoang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444382961) |

## What reviewers say

### Frog Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frog-idle/id6447551059)

Manage a garden, protect it from insects by collecting and feeding frogs. These amphibians help defend your plants by consuming pests. Upgrade your pond and discover new areas as your frog collection grows.

**Highlights:** Collect and feed frogs, Protect garden from insects, Upgrade your pond, Discover new areas, Evolve frogs for stronger prey, Collect bugs and honey

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Bees | $0.99 | one-time |
| x2 bug forever | $0.99 | one-time |
| com.bagitems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bee Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bee Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bee Box | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bee Barrel | $49.99 | one-time |


### WidPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widpet-pet-on-widget/id6466376612)

Bring a virtual pet to your home screen! Nurture, feed, and play with your companion directly from a widget. Customize their environment, watch them grow, and enjoy a touch of joy and companionship throughout your day.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet on home screen widget, Feed and nurture your pet, Customize pet's home, Play games with your pet, Watch pet grow and evolve, Real-time weather integration (subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power User | $1.99 | per month |
| Death Whistle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sakura Bento x 10 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frog Idle free?

Frog Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WidPet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Frog Idle or WidPet?

WidPet is rated higher. Frog Idle averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while WidPet averages 4.5 from 77 ratings.

### Do Frog Idle or WidPet have ads?

Both Frog Idle and WidPet show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Frog Idle or WidPet?

Frog Idle ships an update weekly, and WidPet every 8 days. Most recently, Frog Idle was updated on October 27, 2026 and WidPet on October 24, 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.*