# N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. vs Goat Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Goat Simulator at 4.7 against N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.'s 4.0. Goat Simulator also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 55%) and ratings volume (42K vs 2K). N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Goat Simulator sells 39 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Goat Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goat Simulator has 42K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Goat Simulator's.

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. ships an update every 6 weeks, Goat Simulator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. | Goat Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbots/id1268267133/reviews) | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-simulator-pocket-edition/id1465253278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **42K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 365 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) | [Coffee Stain Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198183066) |

## What reviewers say

### N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbots/id1268267133)

Explore the terrifying Backrooms and escape from a relentless pursuit of meme-inspired enemies. Navigate mazes, outsmart cunning foes, and compete with friends for the best escape times. Can you survive the chase and share your high scores?

**Highlights:** Backrooms exploration, Meme-based enemy pursuit, Maze navigation, Competitive escape challenges, Friend record sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Zoonomaly pack. Sale! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sprunki pack. Sale! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of Skipits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of Skipits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zoonomaly pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of Money | $2.99 | one-time |
| Backroom Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tralalero Offer | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Variety of skins and characters
- 💡 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Subscription issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- 5th map not working properly
- Custom NextBot audio issues
- Inability to skip certain ads

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Improve custom NextBots functionality
- Add more levels and maps
- Implement controller support


### Goat Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-simulator-pocket-edition/id1465253278)

Embrace your inner goat and cause maximum chaos in this physics-based sandbox game. Wreck environments, perform 'tricks' by destroying objects, and explore expansive maps. Includes trials of other game modes.

**Highlights:** Play as a goat, Cause destruction for points, Buggy in-game physics, Explore large maps, Trial other game modes

**In-app purchases (39)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abundant Treats 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goat City Bay | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goat-Bucks Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Abundant Treats 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock McGoat! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buck to School | $3.49 | one-time |
| Unlock MMO goats | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Cool Goat! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Goast | $3.99 | one-time |
| Goat City Bay | $3.99 | one-time |
| MMO Simulator | $3.99 | one-time |
| Waste of Space | $4.49 | one-time |
| Payday | $4.49 | one-time |
| Unlock Splashy Goat! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goat City Bay | $5.99 | one-time |
| MMO Simulator | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buck to School | $5.99 | one-time |
| GOATZ | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock PAYDAY goats | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Waste of Space goats | $5.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Goast | $5.99 | one-time |
| Payday | $5.99 | one-time |
| Goat-Bucks Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock McGoat! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buck to School | $6.99 | one-time |
| PAYDAY | $7.99 | one-time |
| Waste of Space | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Splashy Goat! | $7.99 | one-time |
| MMO Simulator | $7.99 | one-time |
| GoatZ | $7.99 | one-time |
| Goat City Bay | $7.99 | one-time |
| Waste of Space | $8.99 | one-time |
| Payday | $8.99 | one-time |
| Goat-Bucks Pack 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock McGoat! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Get all unlockable Goats | $16.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Goats! | $21.99 | one-time |
| Goat-Bucks Pack 4 | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐐 Hilarious and chaotic gameplay
- 👍 Variety of goats and abilities
- 💰 Free to play with in-game currency
- 🎉 Seasonal events and updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive DLC/maps
- ⏱️ Short trial periods for maps
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive after completing main content

**Reported bugs**

- Humane goat not working properly
- Coins not being awarded correctly
- Crashes and screen flipping issues
- Textures and models glitching out

**Requested features**

- Longer trial periods for maps
- More free maps and content
- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to combine goat abilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. free?

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Goat Simulator free?

Goat Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. or Goat Simulator?

Goat Simulator is rated higher. N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Goat Simulator averages 4.7 from 42K ratings.

### Do N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. or Goat Simulator have ads?

Both N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. and Goat Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. or Goat Simulator?

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Goat Simulator every 3 weeks. Most recently, N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. was updated on October 29, 2026 and Goat Simulator on November 1, 2026.

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