The most faithful Frogger-style game on iPhone is Edward Hopper, a 16-bit road-then-swamp crosser with turtles, logs and gamepad support. For the endless version that took over phones, play Crossy Road (or Crossy Road+ on Apple Arcade). Capybara Crossing is the pick if you want that endless formula with a capybara and no in-app purchases, and it’s on Android too. Konami’s own recent Frogger games for Apple Arcade didn’t turn up in an App Store search in September 2026, and we couldn’t find an official port of the 1981 arcade game on either store.
What made Frogger Frogger? #
Konami’s Frogger reached arcades in 1981. You guided frogs across a road with several lanes of traffic, then over a river by riding logs and turtles, with alligators along the way, to reach one of five homes at the top of the screen. Each frog had a 30-second timer, and filling all five homes moved you to the next level.
Those rules still define the genre: lanes that each move differently, a river where standing on the wrong thing kills you, and a clock that stops you playing it safe forever. Mobile games changed one big thing. Crossy Road made the screen scroll endlessly, so instead of filling homes you chase a distance score.
How the picks compare #
| Game | Road and river | Pressure to keep moving | Endless? | Platforms | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Hopper | Road, then swamp with turtles and logs | Arcade-style levels | No | iPhone | Free, $0.99 Pro |
| Crossy Road | Roads, rivers, railways | Eagle if you dawdle | Yes | iPhone, Android and more | Free, ads, in-app purchases |
| Crossy Road+ | Same as Crossy Road | Eagle | Yes | Apple Arcade | Arcade subscription |
| Capybara Crossing | Roads, rivers with logs, lily pads and diving turtles, railways | Eagle after 8 seconds still | Yes | iPhone, iPad, Android | Free, ads, no in-app purchases |
| Froggle | River lily pads only | Keep hopping | Yes | iPhone | Free, ads |
1. Edward Hopper | froggerlike: closest to the arcade original #
If you want Frogger as you remember it, start here. Edward Hopper by RI Productions has you cross a busy road, then a swamp, hopping on turtles and logs while dodging snakes and beavers. It uses a 16-bit art style with an optional scanline filter, supports gamepads, and has global leaderboards.
It’s free with a $0.99 Pro upgrade and says it has no in-game ads. The downside is that the last update was in December 2019, so it may not look perfect on the newest iPhones. It’s rated 9+ and only 21.7 MB.
2. Crossy Road: the endless version that took over phones #
Hipster Whale released Crossy Road in November 2014, and it’s the reason “Frogger-style” usually means “endless” today. You hop forward through roads, rivers and railways forever, and an eagle grabs you if you dawdle. It lists over 300 collectible characters and 28+ worlds, plays offline, and runs on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android and more.
It’s free with ads and sells characters, and the App Store download is 256.4 MB. If you already pay for Apple Arcade, Crossy Road+ is a re-imagined version with no ads or purchases.
3. Capybara Crossing: endless Frogger with a capybara #
Capybara Crossing keeps the Frogger essentials and adds a few twists of its own. Road lanes carry cars, trucks, buses and quick motorcycles, each lane with its own speed and direction. Rivers have drifting logs, lily pads and turtles that dive, much like the original. Railways flash their crossing lights for about a second and a half before a train shoots through. Frogger’s 30-second timer becomes an eagle: stand still for eight seconds and it carries your capybara away.
It’s free on iPhone, iPad and Android with no in-app purchases, works offline, and is 39.9 MB on the App Store. Coins from runs buy 19 capybaras, many with perks like smaller hitboxes or a one-hit shield. It’s the Frogger-style game we’d hand to a child first. For the full head-to-head with Crossy Road, see Capybara Crossing vs Crossy Road.
4. Froggle: only the river #
Froggle by Daniel Cohen strips Frogger down to its river. A frog hops upriver from lily pad to lily pad for as long as it can, with a counter and a high-score marker. It’s rated 4+ and free with ads. It’s a small, early game (86.1 MB), so treat it as a pleasant five-minute distraction, not a replacement for the others.
What happened to Konami’s mobile Frogger games? #
Konami made new Frogger games for Apple Arcade, including Frogger in Toy Town, a physics-heavy take set in a giant toy room. In a US App Store search in September 2026, none of Konami’s Frogger titles came up, so don’t subscribe to Arcade expecting to find them. Search results do include several small unofficial clones, such as Froggerty Arcade and Frogger Retro Time. We haven’t checked those in detail, so read recent reviews first.
For the history of how lane-crossers changed from Frogger to Crossy Road, see Frogger vs Crossy Road.
Tips that work in any Frogger-style game #
- Watch two lanes ahead. Your character is already where it is. The next gap is what matters.
- Pause on safe ground, not in the road. Grass, riverbanks and empty rows are where you plan.
- Leave logs early. Anything that floats is carrying you toward an edge.
- Respect diving turtles. In Frogger and in Capybara Crossing, some turtles go under. Hop off before they do.
- Don’t wait too long. Whether it’s a timer or an eagle, every game in this genre punishes standing still.
More detail for Capybara Crossing specifically is in our high-score tips.
Frequently asked questions #
Is the original 1981 Frogger available on iPhone or Android? #
We couldn’t find an official port of the arcade original on either store in September 2026. Edward Hopper on iPhone is the closest in feel, with a road, a swamp, turtles and logs in 16-bit style.
What is the best free Frogger-style game? #
For most people, Crossy Road or Capybara Crossing. Crossy Road has more content and multiplayer. Capybara Crossing has no in-app purchases, a smaller download, and perk-based characters.
Can you play Frogger-style games offline? #
Yes. Crossy Road’s listing says it plays offline, and Capybara Crossing runs entirely on your device, with only ads needing a connection. Test other games in airplane mode before you travel.
Is there a Frogger-style game with controller support? #
Edward Hopper supports gamepads on iPhone, and Crossy Road supports controllers on Apple TV. Most phone versions, including Capybara Crossing, are built for touch.