Comparison

Frogger vs Load the Ark

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

Head to head
About

Frogger

Experience a faithful recreation of a classic 80s tabletop electronic game. Navigate frogs across busy roads and rivers to reach safety, aiming for the highest score. Features optional zoom controls and Bluetooth controller support for an authentic retro gaming feel.

Highlights
  • Accurate tabletop machine simulation
  • Full retro sounds
  • Optional zoom for controls and display
  • iCade compatible Bluetooth controller support
  • Simple and addictive gameplay
  • Nostalgic 80s experience
Features
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Another blast from the past, for all the retro gamers and fanatics out there! By the same developer that brought you back from the 1980's these classic tabletop games: Astro Wars, Galaxy Invader, Blip and Invader From Space and others. We are proud to present Frogger-top, originally released as Frogger by CGL and Coleco 30 years ago. This was another very popular game to have in the home. Before home computers and consoles, this was one of the must have games. Frogger needs not much introduction. Everyone should have heard of it. This particular tabletop version used a VFD display (a kind of LED) . They were before LCD games became popular but are brighter, and colourful. They don't make them like this anymore. These types of machines were made by companies such as Grandstand, Tomy, Entex, CGL, Tandy, Bandai and Epoch to name but a few. This is an accurate emulation of that actual device. Screenshots show actual app version in action and original box artwork based on the actual real box. See how close to the real thing it is! Everything has been recreated from the sounds, graphics and behavior. There are a few minor alterations with this app version. - The game modes (A and B) have been removed as there wasn't much point in this. Instead it always starts on game A and later switches to game B automatically. The sound button has been removed as this is not needed. Everything else has been painstakingly analysed and replicated. It is safe to say that it is about 95% accurate to the actual device. The object of the game is simple: Get the frogs home to their dwellings avoiding the cars and using the logs and turtles to jump between. You only get 3 lives so don't get squashed or taken by the river. The aim is to get the highest score. • Optional "zoom" to enlarge controls and zoom in main display unit (ideal for Phone). • Accurate simulation of the classic handheld /tabletop machine • Full retro sounds • Simple and addictive • Totally nostalgic • Supports iCade compatible Bluetooth controllers If using with iCade or compatible controller, press the iCade button on top left and you can now use joystick. NOTE: pressing this without connection to a compatible Bluetooth controller will bring up the keyboard. If this happens just press the button again to turn it off. If you like this check out or other retro game apps

About

Load the Ark

Embark on a puzzle adventure matching animal pairs to load Noah's Ark. Explore diverse environments, learn animal facts, and test your Bible knowledge with fun quizzes. Discover Christian conservation efforts while playing.

Highlights
  • Animal pair matching
  • Ark loading puzzles
  • Diverse environment exploration
  • Animal facts (Arkopedia)
  • Bible knowledge quizzes
  • Christian conservation info
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Hey there, young explorers and parents! Ready for an exciting journey with Noah? In “Load the Ark,” you’ll team up with Noah to match animal pairs and load them onto the ark. It’s like a puzzle adventure! Explore different environments – from vast savannas to icy tundras! Sharpen your skills as the challenge grows with each level. Discover cool facts about animals in our “Arkopedia.” Test your Bible knowledge with fun quizzes! And guess what? We’ve got news on Christian conservation efforts too! Ready to set sail? Dive into “Load the Ark” now! Learn, play, and save the animals – all in one awesome adventure!

Screenshots

Frogger4 screens
Load the Ark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Load the Ark at Free against Frogger's $0.99. Load the Ark also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (83% vs 43%). Frogger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, 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

Load the Ark is free to download; Frogger costs $0.99 up front. Load the Ark sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Frogger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Load the Ark holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Frogger's written reviews are positive against 83% of Load the Ark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frogger ships an update every 43 months, Load the Ark every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Frogger versus Load the Ark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFroggerLoad the Ark
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.3 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings411 — better
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB404 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob WilmotAndrei Melniciuc

Customer experience

Frogger

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral17.4%
Negative39.1%

Load the Ark

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Frogger

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Load the Ark

One-time3
  • North America Super Pack$1.99
  • Africa Super Pack$1.99
  • Tundra Super Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Frogger free?
Frogger costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Load the Ark free?
Load the Ark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frogger or Load the Ark?
Load the Ark is rated higher. Frogger averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Load the Ark averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do Frogger or Load the Ark have ads?
Neither Frogger nor Load the Ark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frogger or Load the Ark?
Frogger ships an update every 43 months, and Load the Ark every 9 days. Most recently, Frogger was updated on October 23, 2026 and Load the Ark on October 24, 2026.

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