Habitats are places where players store and organize their frogs. They also hold scenery items, and the background is customizable.
Habitat Characteristics[]
Each habitat holds up to 8 frogs or eggs, 8 scenery items for decoration, and a background image.
New Pocket Frogs players begin with a Nursery and one habitat with two frogs. Each time two frogs are bred, an egg is added to the Nursery habitat.
As players increase their level, they can purchase additional habitats. The cost for each habitat increases. The habitat number is in the bottom center when looking at a single habitat. Swiping left or right near the bottom of the display moves to the previous or next habitat. Touching the habitat number brings up a list display of all of the habitats. In this view, the habitat number is in light grey in the upper right of each habitat line. The Nursery is always the first habitat on the list, and has the letter N as the habitat number.
Individual frogs can be moved between habitats by selecting a frog and then using the Move option. Entire habitats of frogs can be moved at a time by bringing up the habitat list view and touching the gear on the left of the habitat. An options menu appears where you can move all frogs, sell all unlocked frogs, gift all unlocked, tamed frogs, or lock/unlock all frogs. The "Move All" option moves all frogs regardless of tamed or locked status.
Each habitat has a background image which can be replaced by backgrounds found in gifts or purchased from the Supply Shop. Backgrounds have no impact except for the visual effect and cannot be sold or gifted.
Scenery increases the happiness level of the frogs in that habitat. Scenery items can be moved to another habitat, sold for a portion of their value, or gifted to other players. Select the item by a long touch on the item, then dragging it to one of the three options and waiting for it to be activated. Use the arrow for moving it to another habitat, the $ sign for selling, or the present for gifting to another player. Scenery can be found in gifts, purchased from the Supply Shop, or received from other players and appear in the mailbox.
In the habitat display view, frogs are ordered from left to right by age. The age of a frog is set when the egg is bred, or when a frog is moved from the mailbox into a habitat. This order cannot be changed. To reorder the display, the frogs must be re-bred, or gifted to a neighbor who agrees to send them back in order to change their age.
If scenery items in a habitat overlap, generally the newest items are placed on top. Some scenery items are always below other items, and some are always above.
Starting with version 3.6.10 of the game, a Firefly can fly around the habitat at random times. Tapping on the firefly will give you a reward.
Habitats without VIP[]
When the Nursery contains 8 eggs or frogs, no additional breeding can be done until frogs are moved to a different habitat. Eggs cannot be moved until they hatch.
The ability to purchase a new habitat is unlocked when a player reaches level 2, and one habitat is unlocked every subsequent level up to level 32. The maximum number of habitats is 32 plus the Nursery.
Habitats with VIP[]
With the VIP Package, which can be purchased in the Pro Shop, eggs in the Nursery can be moved to any other habitat without having to wait for them to hatch.
A second habitat can be purchased at level 1. The ability to purchase up to 2 additional habitats is unlocked when a player reaches level 2, and two habitats are unlocked every subsequent level up to level 33. The cost of habitats is half of the cost with VIP. The maximum number of habitats is 65 plus the Nursery.
Scenery and backgrounds found in gifts or purchased from the Supply Shop appear in the mailbox. With VIP, the mailbox delivery time is half of the normal time.
Backgrounds[]
Backgrounds have no effect on gameplay other than visual.
| Apparent Level | Cost (coin) | Delivery Time[1] | Habitat Background | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 30m | Dirt Habitat |  |
| 1 | 100 | 30m | Rusty Metal Habitat |  |
| 2 | 116 | 36m | Denim Habitat |  |
| 2 | 116 | 36m | Fall Leaf Habitat |  |
| 2 | 116 | 36m | Granite Path Habitat |  |
| 2 | 116 | 36m | Woven Habitat |  |
| 2 | 116 | 36m | Cork Habitat |  |
| 2 | 116 | 36m | Grass Habitat |  |
| 2 | 116 | 36m | Cobblestone Habitat |  |
| 2 | 116 | 36m | Tissue Habitat |  |
| 2 | 116 | 36m | Plaster Habitat |  |
| 2 | 116 | 36m | Brick Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Pencils Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Brown Striped Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Orange Paint Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Frosted Glass Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Stucco Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Metalwork Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Wet Stone Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Yellow Paint Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Rug Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Old Papers Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Cracked Earth Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 31m | River Stone Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Beach Sand Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Crumpled Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Basket Habitat |  |
| 3 | 180 | 1h 3m | Picnic Table Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Spotted Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Adobe Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Brick Path Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Threaded Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Pumpkin Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Black Book Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Trunk Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Blue Paint Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Wood Plank Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Whimsical Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Green Stripe Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Lichen Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Tree Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Dry Wood Habitat |  |
| 4 | 356 | 2h 14m | Circle Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Clover Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Wet Wood Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Macro Leaf Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | White Block Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Fern Paper Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Agave Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Artifact Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Rough Paint Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Blue Paper Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Camo Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Diamond Plate Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Black Sand Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Tan Book Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Plank End Habitat |  |
| 5 | 724 | 4h 46m | Plank Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Blue Tile Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | White Stone Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Wallpaper Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Tiled Floor Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Tablet Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Mossy Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Gift Paper Habitat 1 |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Gift Paper Habitat 2 |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Stone Chip Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Bamboo Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Quilted Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Shatter Stone Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Blue Stone Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Inscribed Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Zen Sand Habitat |  |
| 6 | 1396 | 9h 20m | Stump Habitat |  |
| 7 | 2500 | 16h 53m | Red Wood Habitat |  |
| 7 | 2500 | 16h 53m | Rainbow Paint Habitat |  |
| 7 | 2500 | 16h 53m | Dew Leaf Habitat |  |
| 7 | 2500 | 16h 53m | Tile Habitat |  |
| 7 | 2500 | 16h 53m | Tree Art Habitat |  |
| 7 | 2500 | 16h 53m | Temple Habitat |  |
| 7 | 2500 | 16h 53m | Mossy Trunk Habitat |  |
| 7 | 2500 | 16h 53m | Black Tree Habitat |  |
| 7 | 2500 | 16h 53m | Rock Habitat |  |
| 7 | 2500 | 16h 53m | Marble Habitat |  |
| 7 | 2500 | 16h 53m | Leaf Pile Habitat |  |
| 7 | 2500 | 16h 53m | Wood Star Habitat |  |
| 8 | 4196 | 1d 4h | Painted Dock Habitat |  |
| 8 | 4196 | 1d 4h | Water Drop Habitat |  |
| 8 | 4196 | 1d 4h | Frog Print Habitat |  |
| 8 | 4196 | 1d 4h | Sienna Paint Habitat |  |
| 8 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Ornate Habitat |  |
| 8 | 4196 | 1d 4h | Lily Pad Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Mayan Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Antique Cherub Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Patina Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Amethyst Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Shamrock Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Framed Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Multicolor Tile Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Frost Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Volcanic Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Monstera Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Watercolor Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Mandala Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Music Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Pride Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Polygon Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | African Textile Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Coin Habitat |  |
| 9 | 9999 | 1d 21h | Flower Pattern Habitat |  |
Habitat Costs[]
Habitats increase in cost. The player must increase in level, as well as have enough coins, to purchase additional habitats.
With VIP, the habitat cost is halved, and you can purchase 2 habitats for each increase in player level.
| Habitat # | Total Storage Space | Player level required | Cost (coins) | Level required w/ VIP [2] | Cost w/ VIP (coins) [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 16 frogs | Level 1 | 0 | Level 1 | 0 |
| Habitat 1 | 16 frogs | Level 1 | 0 | Level 1 | 0 |
| Habitat 2 | 24 frogs | Level 2 | 920 | Level 1 | 460 |
| Habitat 3 | 32 frogs | Level 3 | 3,105 | Level 2 | 1,553 |
| Habitat 4 | 40 frogs | Level 4 | 7,360 | Level 2 | 3,680 |
| Habitat 5 | 48 frogs | Level 5 | 14,375 | Level 3 | 7,188 |
| Habitat 6 | 56 frogs | Level 6 | 24,840 | Level 3 | 12,420 |
| Habitat 7 | 64 frogs | Level 7 | 39,445 | Level 4 | 19,723 |
| Habitat 8 | 72 frogs | Level 8 | 58,880 | Level 4 | 29,440 |
| Habitat 9 | 80 frogs | Level 9 | 83,835 | Level 5 | 41,918 |
| Habitat 10 | 88 frogs | Level 10 | 115,000 | Level 5 | 57,500 |
| Habitat 11 | 96 frogs | Level 11 | 153,065 | Level 6 | 76,533 |
| Habitat 12 | 104 frogs | Level 12 | 198,720 | Level 6 | 99,360 |
| Habitat 13 | 112 frogs | Level 13 | 252,655 | Level 7 | 126,328 |
| Habitat 14 | 120 frogs | Level 14 | 315,560 | Level 7 | 157,780 |
| Habitat 15 | 128 frogs | Level 15 | 388,125 | Level 8 | 194,063 |
| Habitat 16 | 136 frogs | Level 16 | 471,040 | Level 8 | 235,520 |
| Habitat 17 | 144 frogs | Level 17 | 564,995 | Level 9 | 282,498 |
| Habitat 18 | 152 frogs | Level 18 | 670,680 | Level 9 | 335,340 |
| Habitat 19 | 160 frogs | Level 19 | 788,785 | Level 10 | 392,393 |
| Habitat 20 | 168 frogs | Level 20 | 920,000 | Level 10 | 460,000 |
| Habitat 21 | 176 frogs | Level 21 | 1,065,015 | Level 11 | 532,508 |
| Habitat 22 | 184 frogs | Level 22 | 1,224,520 | Level 11 | 612,260 |
| Habitat 23 | 192 frogs | Level 23 | 1,399,205 | Level 12 | 699,602 |
| Habitat 24 | 200 frogs | Level 24 | 1,589,760 | Level 12 | 794,880 |
| Habitat 25 | 208 frogs | Level 25 | 1,796,875 | Level 13 | 898,438 |
| Habitat 26 | 216 frogs | Level 26 | 2,021,240 | Level 13 | 1,010,620 |
| Habitat 27 | 224 frogs | Level 27 | 2,263,545 | Level 14 | 1,131,773 |
| Habitat 28 | 232 frogs | Level 28 | 2,524,480 | Level 14 | 1,262,240 |
| Habitat 29 | 240 frogs | Level 29 | 2,804,735 | Level 15 | 1,402,368 |
| Habitat 30 | 248 frogs | Level 30 | 3,105,000 | Level 15 | 1,552,500 |
| Habitat 31 | 256 frogs | Level 31 | 3,425,965 | Level 16 | 1,712,983 |
| Habitat 32 | 264 frogs | Level 32 | 3,768,320 | Level 16 | 1,884,160 |
| Habitat 33 | 272 frogs | Habitats 33+ only available to VIP | Level 17 | 2,066,377 | |
| Habitat 34 | 280 frogs | Level 17 | 2,259,980 | ||
| Habitat 35 | 288 frogs | Level 18 | 2,465,312 | ||
| Habitat 36 | 296 frogs | Level 18 | 2,682,720 | ||
| Habitat 37 | 304 frogs | Level 19 | 2,912,547 | ||
| Habitat 38 | 312 frogs | Level 19 | 3,155,140 | ||
| Habitat 39 | 320 frogs | Level 20 | 3,310,842 | ||
| Habitat 40 | 328 frogs | Level 20 | 3,680,000 | ||
| Habitat 41 | 336 frogs | Level 21 | 3,962,957 | ||
| Habitat 42 | 344 frogs | Level 21 | 4,260,000 | ||
| Habitat 43 | 352 frogs | Level 22 | 4,571,652 | ||
| Habitat 44 | 360 frogs | Level 22 | 4,898,080 | ||
| Habitat 45 | 368 frogs | Level 23 | 5,239,687 | ||
| Habitat 46 | 376 frogs | Level 23 | 5,596,820 | ||
| Habitat 47 | 384 frogs | Level 24 | 5,969,822 | ||
| Habitat 48 | 392 frogs | Level 24 | 6,359,040 | ||
| Habitat 49 | 400 frogs | Level 25 | 6,764,817 | ||
| Habitat 50 | 408 frogs | Level 25 | 7,187,500 | ||
| Habitat 51 | 416 frogs | Level 26 | 7,632.432 | ||
| Habitat 52 | 424 frogs | Level 26 | 8,084,960 | ||
| Habitat 53 | 432 frogs | Level 27 | 8,560,427 | ||
| Habitat 54 | 440 frogs | Level 27 | 9,054,180 | ||
| Habitat 55 | 448 frogs | Level 28 | 9,566,562 | ||
| Habitat 56 | 356 frogs | Level 28 | 10,097,920 | ||
| Habitat 57 | 464 frogs | Level 29 | 10,648,597 | ||
| Habitat 58 | 472 frogs | Level 29 | 11,218,940 | ||
| Habitat 59 | 480 frogs | Level 30 | 11,809,292 | ||
| Habitat 60 | 488 frogs | Level 30 | 12,420,000 | ||
| Habitat 61 | 496 frogs | Level 31 | 13,051,407 | ||
| Habitat 62 | 504 frogs | Level 31 | 13,703,860 | ||
| Habitat 63 | 512 frogs | Level 32 | 14,377,702 | ||
| Habitat 64 | 520 frogs | Level 32 | 15,073,280 | ||
| Habitat 65 | 528 frogs | Level 33 | 15,790,937 | ||
History[]
Before the VIP Package was available, there were two separate items that could be purchased from the Pro Shop: the Express Mailbox and the Babyproofing Kit. The express mailbox reduced the delivery time for items in the mailbox by half, and the babyproofing kit allowed eggs to be moved to other habitats. The VIP package incorporated both those benefits plus reduced the cost of new habitats by half.