Comparison

The Last Tadpole vs Abyss Bites

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

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The Last Tadpole

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After a nuclear winter all frogs have disappeared from planet earth apart from the last tadpole. Guide it to land to save frogkind. All hope lies with you. == Using 3D touch on iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. == Chase away competing tadpoles. Pick up vitamins to keep going. Pick up a slingshot and other tools. Squeeze though narrow passages. Avoid black blobs. Gain maximum speed by picking up extras. Pick up special bonus features. Keep tapping to play, This game requires concentration and skill. The Last Tadpole will sync your progress between iPad and iPhone, should you have both. Tadpole "the tailed aquatic larva of an amphibian (frog, toad, newt, or salamander), breathing through gills and lacking legs until the later stages of its development." Universal Purchase. Play on iPhone, iPad or Apple TV. Support iOS9 and 3D Touch to shortcut Play.

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Abyss Bites

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Dive into the prehistoric deep and become the ocean's ultimate predator! In Abyss Bites, you start as a tiny fish in a mysterious underwater world filled with ancient ruins, glowing creatures, and hidden treasures. Hunt smaller prey to grow stronger, evolve through four powerful ranks, and dominate the food chain. But beware โ€” one wrong move and a massive predator will end your hunt! == EAT, GROW, EVOLVE == Start as a small Clownfish or Guppy and devour your way up the food chain. Evolve through four ranks โ€” from Tiny to Apex โ€” and unlock fearsome creatures like the Hammerhead, Giant Angler, and the legendary Mosasaurus! == SURVIVE THE DEEP == Navigate treacherous waters teeming with danger. Every fish you encounter could be your next meal โ€” or your doom. Stay alert, pick your targets wisely, and avoid predators bigger than you at all costs. == UNLEASH POWERFUL SKILLS == Stuck in a tight spot? Use the Freeze skill to slow down time, or unleash Clear to sweep away all dangerous enemies. Watch a quick ad to activate these life-saving abilities! == COLLECT THEM ALL == Visit the Gallery to discover all 11 unique sea creatures, each with beautifully animated sprites. From the colorful Clownfish to the fearsome Mosasaurus โ€” can you unlock them all? == COMPETE GLOBALLY == Climb the global leaderboard and prove you're the apex predator. Beat your high score and rise through the ranks! == GAME FEATURES == โ€ข 11 unique sea creatures across 4 evolution ranks โ€ข Stunning 2D animated underwater world โ€ข Intuitive joystick controls โ€ข Freeze and Clear special abilities โ€ข Global leaderboard competition โ€ข Beautiful fish gallery to explore โ€ข Atmospheric sound effects โ€ข No internet required โ€” play offline! Ready to rule the prehistoric seas? Download Abyss Bites now and start your evolution!

Screenshots

The Last Tadpole4 screens
Abyss Bites3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Last Tadpole at none against Abyss Bites's shown. The Last Tadpole also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
The Last Tadpole versus Abyss Bites: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Last TadpoleAbyss Bites
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size18 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Feet Productions LtdCeylo Varne

In-app purchases

None

The Last Tadpole

No in-app purchases

None

Abyss Bites

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Last Tadpole free?
The Last Tadpole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Abyss Bites free?
Abyss Bites is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Last Tadpole or Abyss Bites have ads?
Abyss Bites shows ads; The Last Tadpole does not.
Which is updated more often, The Last Tadpole or Abyss Bites?
The Last Tadpole ships an update monthly, and Abyss Bites monthly. Most recently, The Last Tadpole was updated on November 6, 2026 and Abyss Bites on November 3, 2026.

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