# Gorogoa vs Strange Horticulture

The clearest difference is update cadence: Strange Horticulture at weekly against Gorogoa's every 2 months. Strange Horticulture also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Gorogoa's advantage is chart position (#14 vs #47) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Gorogoa costs $4.99 and Strange Horticulture $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Strange Horticulture holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Gorogoa's written reviews are positive against 75% of Strange Horticulture's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gorogoa ships an update every 2 months, Strange Horticulture weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gorogoa | Strange Horticulture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorogoa/id1269225754/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strange-horticulture/id6450008138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 75.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #47 |
| Size | 602 MB | 522 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Annapurna Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242610251) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Gorogoa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorogoa/id1269225754)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Family, #30 Top Paid · Puzzle, #200 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Experience a unique puzzle game where you manipulate beautifully hand-drawn panels to solve intricate challenges. This award-winning title offers a new kind of storytelling through its imaginative gameplay and gorgeous illustrations.

**Highlights:** Imaginative panel arrangement puzzles, Beautifully hand-drawn illustrations, Original storytelling, Point-and-click gameplay, Award-winning puzzle experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stunning visuals and artwork
- 💡 Unique and innovative gameplay mechanics
- 🚀 Captivating and immersive experience
- 🤔 Thought-provoking and intriguing story

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Relatively short playtime
- 🤔 Puzzles can be confusing at times
- 🔍 Difficult to see small details on smaller screens
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and progress loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Progress not saving properly
- Unresponsive controls in some areas

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters
- Difficulty options or customization
- Improved save/load functionality
- Compatibility optimizations for smaller devices


### Strange Horticulture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strange-horticulture/id6450008138)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Paid · Puzzle, #70 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Manage an occult plant store in a mysterious town. Discover and identify strange plants, using their unique properties to influence an unfolding narrative. Explore the surrounding lands to find new flora and unravel ancient secrets.

**Highlights:** Manage an occult plant store, Discover and identify strange plants, Use plant effects to influence story, Explore surrounding lands, Unravel dark mysteries, Pet your cat

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cozy and relaxing gameplay
- 🧠 Clever and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Lovely art style and graphics
- 📚 Interesting and well-written story
- 🕹️ Unique and novel gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (viewing device issues, plant movement problems)
- 🔋 Battery drain and overheating issues
- 📱 Suboptimal mobile experience (small text, lack of Apple Pencil support)
- 🕰️ Short playtime, not much replayability

**Reported bugs**

- Viewing device bug preventing progress
- Plants getting stuck and unable to be moved
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More content and expanded gameplay
- Shelf/storage option for plants
- Improved mobile optimization (larger text, better controls)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gorogoa free?

Gorogoa costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Strange Horticulture free?

Strange Horticulture costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gorogoa or Strange Horticulture?

Strange Horticulture is rated higher. Gorogoa averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Strange Horticulture averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Gorogoa or Strange Horticulture have ads?

Neither Gorogoa nor Strange Horticulture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gorogoa or Strange Horticulture?

Gorogoa ships an update every 2 months, and Strange Horticulture weekly. Most recently, Gorogoa was updated on November 6, 2026 and Strange Horticulture on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Gorogoa or Strange Horticulture?

Gorogoa currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Strange Horticulture at #47. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*