Frogger vs TicStack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
TicStack
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Strategic · Multiplayer · Free · No Ads Think you’ve mastered Tic Tac Toe? Think again. Welcome to TicStack – the next evolution of the classic XO game you love, now enhanced with strategy, stacking, and real-time competition — without any ads. TicStack brings a completely new dimension to Tic Tac Toe gameplay. Each player must think several steps ahead, using limited pieces of different sizes to dominate the board. Larger pieces can stack over smaller ones! Challenge players around the world in fast-paced online 1v1 matches, or practice your strategy against friends in local play. Compete for glory with our global Elo ranking system. Every victory brings you closer to the top! Customize your experience with colorful animated bird avatars and smooth, responsive design. TicStack is lightweight, quick to play, and always free of annoying ads. --- # Key Features: - Strategic Tic Tac Toe gameplay with stacking mechanics - Real-time online multiplayer - Elo-based global rankings - Fun, animated avatars and clean UI - No ads, no distractions — just pure gameplay --- Ready to stack, strategize, and conquer? Download TicStack today and join the next generation of Tic Tac Toe players! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TicStack at Free against Frogger's $0.99. TicStack also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 43 months). Frogger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On 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
TicStack is free to download; Frogger costs $0.99 up front. TicStack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Frogger asks for nothing beyond the download.
Frogger ships an update every 43 months, TicStack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frogger | TicStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rob Wilmot | Yurii Solomakha |
In-app purchases
Frogger
No in-app purchases
TicStack
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$7.991 Year









