Comparison

Ribbit Run vs Climb Knight

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

Head to head
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
Features
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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!

About

Climb Knight

Experience a retro arcade adventure with simple controls and classic LCD-style graphics. Climb ropes, avoid traps, and aim for the top of global leaderboards. Unlock new characters and mini-games in this nostalgic high-score challenge.

Highlights
  • Global leaderboards
  • LCD-style graphics
  • 1-button controls
  • Unlockable characters
  • Haptic feedback
  • Three unlockable mini-games
Features
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Step into a retro arcade adventure with Climb Knight! Every floor you conquer brings you closer to the top of the global leaderboards. Can you out-climb the competition and reach the "top"? With LCD-style graphics and super simple 1-button controls, Climb Knight is easy to pick up but fun to master. Just avoid traps, scale ropes, and see how many floors you can clear. Perfect for quick gaming sessions or those moments when you just need one more try after a close call! Featuring a 1-bit minimalist aesthetic inspired by classic handheld LCD games, vintage brick game consoles, calculator games, old keypad phones, and the timeless charm of palm computers and early portable gaming devices, Climb Knight blends that nostalgic pixel art charm with the fun challenge of a true high-score chaser. Why you’ll love it: Global leaderboards: The higher you climb, and the more levels you conquer, the better your high score. How high can you go? Haptic feedback: Feel every moment! Satisfying haptic feedback makes every collectible pulse in your hands, while traps and monsters deliver an extra punch when they catch you. Unlockable characters: Collect and play with multiple pixel art characters as you progress. Retro feel: Inspired by the 80s arcade era, with LCD game pixel graphics and chiptune music to match. Challenge friends: Share your high score and challenge your friends to beat it. Changing environments: The layout, traps, and reality itself shift slightly after each game, making every run feel familiar, yet strangely different. Test your reflexes: Improve your skills and reaction time with every playthrough. Fun is infinite: The fun never stops as you climb higher and higher in an 80s-style arcade game with a modern twist. Mr. Advisor: A mysterious entity now answers your questions. But beware—knowledge always comes at a price. Three Unlockable Mini-Games: Earn your right to play them; they do not reveal themselves easily: 1. Run Knight – Run and jump over obstacles in this endless test of reflexes. 2. Floppy Bat – Guide a fragile bat through a gauntlet of deadly spikes. Precision is survival. 3. Squirmy Worm – A slithering creature moves forward, unable to turn back. Just like you. Can you survive the traps ahead? If you're a retro gaming fan or looking for a quick one-more-try challenge, Climb Knight is packed with endless fun, designed to keep you coming back for more. Ready to test your reflexes and reach new heights? Play Climb Knight today!

Screenshots

Ribbit Run3 screens
Climb Knight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Climb Knight at every 9 days against Ribbit Run's every 2 months. Climb Knight also leads on ratings volume (250 vs 30) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Ribbit Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Climb Knight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ribbit Run against 4.6 for Climb Knight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Climb Knight has 250 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Ribbit Run's written reviews are positive against 84% of Climb Knight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ribbit Run ships an update every 2 months, Climb Knight every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ribbit Run versus Climb Knight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRibbit RunClimb Knight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (30 ratings)4.6 (250 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better83.6% of reviews
Number of ratings30250 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size282 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThatcher William HealyDarius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Ribbit Run

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Climb Knight

All ratings250 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative9.1%

Bugs and requests

Ribbit Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Climb Knight

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Knight not always jumping
  • Bats' speed causing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • New content and updates
  • More characters and skins
  • Ability to jump on enemies

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ribbit Run

One-time1
  • Ad-Free Continues$2.99
1 purchases

Climb Knight

One-time1
  • Remove Ads for Climb Knight$1.99

Questions

Is Ribbit Run free?
Ribbit Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Climb Knight free?
Climb Knight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ribbit Run or Climb Knight?
Ribbit Run and Climb Knight are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 30 and 250 ratings respectively.
Do Ribbit Run or Climb Knight have ads?
Both Ribbit Run and Climb Knight show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ribbit Run or Climb Knight?
Ribbit Run ships an update every 2 months, and Climb Knight every 9 days. Most recently, Ribbit Run was updated on September 5, 2026 and Climb Knight on September 18, 2026.

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