Comparison

Butterfly Rising vs Ribbit Run

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

Head to head
About

Butterfly Rising

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Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar who lived in a beautiful garden. She dreamed of flying high in the sky and seeing the world beyond the garden. One day, she decided to set out on a journey to fulfill her dream. Throughout her journey, the butterfly encountered many challenges and setbacks. She faced obstacles like moths, flies and such. But she persisted, always determined to keep flying and exploring. She needs a shield to overcome obstacles and that is the use of a lucky flower. The butterfly took flight and soared high into the sky. She saw breathtaking landscapes that she never could have imagined from her little garden. As she flew, the butterfly encountered other butterflies, each with their own stories and journeys. Eventually, the butterfly's journey brought her back to the garden where she started. But she was no longer the same little caterpillar who had set out on her journey. She had grown and transformed into a beautiful butterfly, full of wisdom, strength, and courage. The butterfly settled back into the garden, where she spent the rest of her days sharing her experiences with the other creatures who lived there. And her story inspired other caterpillars to set out on their own journeys, to explore the world and discover their true potential.

About

Ribbit Run

Embark on an amphibian adventure in this 2D platformer. Use a frog's tongue as a grappling hook to navigate diverse swamp biomes, catch prey, and evade predators. Unlock new frog species with unique abilities as you explore deeper.

Highlights
  • Tongue grappling hook mechanic
  • Three distinct swamp biomes
  • Catch prey and avoid predators
  • Unlock 5 unique frog species
  • Discover special frog abilities
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Ribbit Run is a 2d platformer where you play as a frog with the ability to use its tongue as a grappling hook. You must amphibiously navigate the swamp and its three distinct biomes, each with their own set of prey to catch, and predators to avoid. As you dive deeper into the swamp you’ll unlock 5 different frog species and discover their unique abilities!

Screenshots

Butterfly Rising2 screens
Ribbit Run3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Butterfly Rising at none against Ribbit Run's 1. Butterfly Rising also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Ribbit Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Butterfly Rising asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Butterfly Rising versus Ribbit Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButterfly RisingRibbit Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB282 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPT. Agra Karya DigitalThatcher William Healy

In-app purchases

None

Butterfly Rising

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ribbit Run

One-time1
  • Ad-Free Continues$2.99

Questions

Is Butterfly Rising free?
Butterfly Rising is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ribbit Run free?
Ribbit Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Butterfly Rising or Ribbit Run have ads?
Both Butterfly Rising and Ribbit Run show ads.

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