Comparison

Plato vs Goated

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Plato

Engage in over 50 multiplayer games seamlessly integrated with chat features. Connect with friends and new people through group chats, voice chat, and competitive play. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with personalized profiles and game settings.

Highlights
  • Over 50 multiplayer games
  • Integrated chat and voice chat
  • Ad-free gaming experience
  • Personalized profiles and themes
  • Competitive ranked games and tournaments
  • Privacy-focused data collection
Features
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Welcome to Plato, where gaming meets chatting in the most epic way possible. Immerse yourself in over 50 amazing multiplayer games that don't suck and are deeply integrated with chat, so you can play and connect with friends old and new. Why You'll Love Plato: ● Games Galore: With 50 top-tier multiplayer games like Ocho (Crazy Eights), Pool, and Bowling, there's always something fun to play. Whether you're into strategy, sports, or classic board games, we've got you covered. ● Ad-Free Fun: Say goodbye to annoying ads and pay-to-win schemes with free games. Plato is all about pure, uninterrupted fun. ● Privacy First: We don't collect unnecessary data, so you can game and chat with peace of mind. ● Personalization Paradise: Personalize your profile, group chat themes, and game experiences to make Plato truly yours. ● Play with Friends: Play group chat games with Plato—it's a fully fledged messenger. Engage in group chats, chat rooms, and even voice chat for the ultimate social experience. ● Get Competitive: From competitive ranked games to player-run tournaments, there's always a chance to prove you're the best. Climb the leaderboards and earn bragging rights among your friends. Games You Can't Miss: ● Classics: Checkers, Chess, Backgammon, Dice Party, Dominoes, Four in a Row ● Card Games: Baloot, Hold'em Poker, Spades, Gin Rummy, Hearts, Go Fish ● Board & Party Games: Ludo, Bingo, Dots & Boxes, Bankroll, Werewolf (Mafia) ● Sports & Action: Archery, Bounce, Basketball, Bowling, Cup Pong, Darts, Mini Golf, Table Soccer ● Puzzles & Strategy: Minesweepers, Wordbox, Go, Literati, Mancala, Dots & Boxes ● Plato Originals: Match Monsters, Brawlbots, Plox, Blitz League Join millions of players around the world who have made Plato their go-to app for gaming and chatting. Download Plato today and experience the ultimate fusion of fun and friendship in online games! Have a question? E-mail us at hello@platoapp.com, we’d love to hear from you.

About

Goated

Create groups and seasons to compete with friends using custom challenges and predictions. Earn points by completing tasks and proving your success with media uploads. Rise through leaderboards to become the ultimate "GOAT" of your group.

Highlights
  • Create groups and seasons
  • Custom challenges with media proof
  • Unique prediction system
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Flexible rule customization
Features
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With Goated, you can create groups, compete for points, and prove who the real GOAT is. In Goated, you decide the rules of the game! Create Groups and Seasons Form a group of friends or a team, give it a unique name, and start your first season. Custom Challenges Create unique challenges and put your friends to the test. To earn points, you must complete them and prove it by uploading a photo or video. Unique Predictions Do you think your friend will fail the driving test? Do you think the teacher will be late again? In Goated, you can make predictions about any situation. Prove You're the GOAT Rise up the leaderboard and turn your challenges and predictions into points to become the GOAT of the season. Ideal for Any Group Goated is perfect for groups of friends, soccer teams, classes, or anyone who wants to take the fun to the next level. Ready for the challenge? Download Goated now and prove that you are the real GOAT. The competition starts here!thol

Screenshots

Plato4 screens
Goated4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Goated at none against Plato's 10. Goated also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 41%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). Plato's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (288K vs 29). On price, rating, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plato sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Goated asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Plato against 4.7 for Goated. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plato has 288K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Plato's written reviews are positive against 75% of Goated's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plato ships an update every 8 days, Goated every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Plato versus Goated: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatoGoated
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (288K ratings) — better4.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings288K — better29
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#61 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size334 MB46 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperPlato Team IncGoated Development

Customer experience

Plato

All ratings287,551 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,448 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral12.6%
Negative45.9%

Goated

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative13.9%

Bugs and requests

Plato

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Games disappearing from queue
  • Inaccurate scoring and game mechanics
  • Persistent connection issues and server problems
  • Profile picture restrictions and glitches
  • Inability to report or remove disruptive players

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more game modes and genres
  • Improve matchmaking and game lobbies
  • Implement better moderation tools
  • Add language filters and translation features
  • Allow users to create and manage their own chat rooms

Goated

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Plato

One-time10
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • 10 Pips$0.99
  • Welcome to Plato Pack$3.99
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  • One-Time Special Offer$4.99
  • 5,500 Coins$4.99
  • 50 Pips$4.99
  • 12,500 Coins$9.99
  • 100 Pips$9.99
  • 35,000 Coins$24.99
  • 200,000 Coins$99.99
None

Goated

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plato free?
Plato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Goated free?
Goated is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plato or Goated?
Plato is rated higher. Plato averages 4.7 out of 5 from 288K ratings, while Goated averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.
Do Plato or Goated have ads?
Goated shows ads; Plato does not.
Which is updated more often, Plato or Goated?
Plato ships an update every 8 days, and Goated every 4 days. Most recently, Plato was updated on November 5, 2026 and Goated on October 30, 2026.

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