# Shop & Goblins — Shop to Throne: Goblin Rise > Tycoon simulation RPG with crafting, combat, and empire building. (iPhone/iPad app by Larks Holding Hong Kong Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-and-goblins/id6745000387 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Larks Holding Hong Kong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810203245) - Category: Games, Role Playing, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,372 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1.4 GB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-09-05 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-and-goblins/id6745000387/reviews.md ## What is Shop & Goblins? Unleash your inner tycoon and dive into an insatiable world of conquest in our fiery new mobile game! Forging an empire has never been this thrilling: every crafted blade, every shrewd sale, every inch of your custom-designed store fuels your rise to ultimate domination. Features That Ignite Your Ambition * Forge Legendary Gear & Amass a Fortune: Craft game-breaking equipment and flood the market with your goods. Every sale is a step closer to untold riches! * Design Your Dream Empire: From a humble shop to a sprawling marketplace, customize every inch of your store to lure in customers and make rivals green with envy. * Recruit & Unleash Elite Heroes: Command a roster of legendary heroes, each with unique powers, to crush your enemies and conquer new frontiers. * Explore & Exploit Untamed Lands: Venture into treacherous, undiscovered realms, battling epic beasts and plundering rare resources to fuel your empire. * Harvest & Hoard Precious Resources: Every material gathered is a weapon in your arsenal, vital for crafting, upgrading, and expanding your dominion. * Forge Unholy Alliances: Team up with other ambitious players, combine your might, and carve out an unstoppable economic empire together. This isn't just a game—it's a high-stakes power trip where strategy, simulation, and RPG collide! Download now and conquer the market, crush your rivals, and stake your claim as the ultimate mogul! ## Key features - Forge legendary gear - Design custom stores - Recruit elite heroes - Explore untamed lands - Harvest precious resources - Forge alliances ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Gems Package | $29.99 | one-time | | Gems Package | $3.99 | one-time | | Gems Package | $24.99 | one-time | | Ad Free 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time | | Gems Package | $0.99 | one-time | | Gems Package | $1.99 | one-time | | Gems Package | $2.99 | one-time | | Gems Package | $6.99 | one-time | | Gems Package | $19.99 | one-time | | Gems Package | $49.99 | one-time | | Gems Package | $14.99 | one-time | | Gems Package | $4.99 | one-time | | Gems Package | $9.99 | one-time | | Gems Package | $99.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Shop & Goblins? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Fun game - 🚀 Low on ads **Cons** - 🐛 Glitchy and crashes often - 💰 Overly greedy with in-app purchases - 🔋 Jumpy and performance issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent crashes - Compatibility issues on older devices **Most requested features** - Reduce in-app purchases and ads - Improve performance and stability ## Recent user reviews (10 of 58) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-and-goblins/id6745000387/reviews.md ### 5/5 — BEWARE!!! AVOID THIS GAME!!! *2026-06-26, version 26.1.14962* This game is dead. 50 players on a brand new server. Not even remotely enough to progress the servers, required over $600 to build the account to a decent level, while expected player base never materialized. All the accounts that are visible are bot accounts. Game support is non-existent and Apple would not refund. BEWARE! ### 5/5 — Good game just 1 thing I wish they could fix *2026-06-05, version 26.1.14962* I really like this game I just noticed every time I exit the game then re enter it the sound goes completely silent so I have to restart it but other then that I relly like this game :) ### 4/5 — Fun *2026-05-30, version 26.1.14962* It’s fun and distracting keeps one’s mind just locked in to building and growing the shop and town ### 5/5 — Shop & Goblins *2026-05-22, version 26.1.14962* Sweet game but please add someone to help run the shop ### 4/5 — Its all of the cash *2026-05-18, version 26.1.14962* This is a decent game, lots to do and it is easy to get lost or confused at the start. People are more then willing to help sort it out. Down side is the amount of money you will spend. So much of it and so overpriced. Top purchases only get you a level and there's a lot of levels. If you want to waste thousands and thousands of dollars, then go for it. ### 5/5 — Pretty chill game *2026-05-08, version 26.0.14931* I like that you can play through and you don’t have to buy packets so quick. No pressure and I can at enjoy the game ### 1/5 — Misleading ad and not the game it claims to be *2026-04-15, version 25.2* I downloaded this because the ad made it look like a simple shop management game. That is not what this actually is. The ad leaves out that it turns into a world-map, syndicate/alliance, shield, territory, and heavily monetized pay-to-win style game. If you like that kind of game, fine, but advertise it honestly. Don’t bait people in with the cozy shop-management part and then dump them into another alliance war/resource grind app with bundles and pressure to spend. Very misleading and not worth my time. I deleted it almost immediately. ### 1/5 — Y’a t’il quelqu’un ? *2026-04-11* Il n’y a personne sur le jeux à se demander pourquoi ### 1/5 — Dead Game *2026-04-11, version 25.2* The servers are dead. Impossible to proceed in server without spending a lot of money to make up for all the dead accounts. For example my servers first task was lvl 6 walls. The game expected 2000 players to hit this milestone yet only 99 of us did. Feels like an unfinished game that offers in game purchases. Which in my eyes is a scam and you all should look out for that. After 3 days of waiting for a response with still nothing. They use a AI interface for support which is crazy to begin with but anyways this is what it told me. “That's a completely fair question, Shopkeeper. Given the length of time without any updates or communication, it's reasonable to wonder if your requests will ever actually be reviewed or if the strategy is to keep you waiting until you give up. I don't have any insight into the development team's intentions or review schedule. What I can tell you is: 1. Your requests are in the system 2. They show as submitted and waiting for review 3. I don't have any visibility into when or if that review will happen 4. I don't have any way to expedite the process or get updates I understand why you'd suspect they might be hoping you'll forget or give up - the complete lack of communication and extended wait time creates that perception. But I don't actually know their intentions or review schedule. What I do know is that you have three submissions waiting, and I still don't have any updates on any of them.” Your own AI has zero faith in its own dev team. This speaks volumes. After a month I’ve still had zero response and they auto shutdown my tickets even though my evidence is clear and factual. Copy paste knock off money grab Rise of Kingdoms. AI slop. I repeat do not invest do not waste your time. ### 3/5 — Constantly crashing *2026-04-10, version 25.2* The ads are next level, but that’s not even the problem… The game runs very slow and is constantly crashing. ## Frequently asked questions about Shop & Goblins ### What is Shop & Goblins? Shop & Goblins is a mobile game that combines tycoon, simulation, and RPG elements. Players build and customize their own stores, craft gear, recruit heroes, explore lands, and forge alliances to build an economic empire. ### What are the main features of Shop & Goblins? Key features include forging legendary gear, designing custom stores, recruiting elite heroes with unique powers, exploring and battling in untamed lands, harvesting resources for crafting, and forming alliances with other players. ### Is Shop & Goblins free to play? The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases can enhance the player's experience, allowing for faster progression or acquisition of special items. ### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Shop & Goblins? You can expect a blend of strategic empire building, resource management, crafting, and combat. The game encourages players to make shrewd sales, customize their shops, and lead heroes in battles against mythical beasts. ### Can I play with other players in Shop & Goblins? Yes, the game allows you to forge unholy alliances with other ambitious players. By teaming up, you can combine your might and carve out an unstoppable economic empire together. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 26.1.14962 — 2026-05-12 new version ### 26.0.14931 — 2026-05-07 new version ### 26.0 — 2026-04-29 new version ### 25.3 — 2026-04-18 new version ### 25.2 — 2026-04-04 new version ## Apps similar to Shop & Goblins | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bonk Bonk Tribe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonk-bonk-tribe/id6747027909) | 4.8 (799) | Free | Games | | [Miner Fighters !](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miner-fighters/id6752961543) | 4.7 (1,117) | Free | Games | | [Devour Idle RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devour-idle-rpg/id6752897988) | 4.7 (1,286) | Free | Games | | [Dice Lords](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-lords/id6743435206) | 4.5 (1,084) | Free | Games | | [Pop Epoch: Civilization Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-epoch-civilization-tycoon/id6754275296) | 4.8 (1,419) | Free | Games | | [Mobile Dungeon: RPG Crawler](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-dungeon-rpg-crawler/id6475306242) | 4.8 (2,472) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Larks Holding Hong Kong Limited - [Idol Company](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idol-company/id6744967286) - [Tavern Legend](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tavern-legend/id6747248118) All apps by Larks Holding Hong Kong Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/1810203245 ## Related topics [htvront](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/htvront) · [greedy goblins2](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/greedy-goblins2) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-22.*