# Goat Simulator vs Ragdoll Physics Simulator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Goat Simulator at every 3 weeks against Ragdoll Physics Simulator's every 3 months. Goat Simulator also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 73%) and ratings volume (42K vs 5K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Goat Simulator sells 39 one-off in-app purchases and Ragdoll Physics Simulator sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Goat Simulator against 4.6 for Ragdoll Physics Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goat Simulator has 42K ratings behind it against 5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Goat Simulator's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ragdoll Physics Simulator's.

Goat Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, Ragdoll Physics Simulator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goat Simulator | Ragdoll Physics Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-simulator-pocket-edition/id1465253278/reviews)** | [4.6 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-physics-simulator/id1665534616/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 5K |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 72.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Coffee Stain Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198183066) | [BEAG Global Tech HK](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809731313) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Ragdoll Physics Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-physics-simulator/id1665534616)

Experience a physics-based game simulating extreme falls with ragdoll characters. Players can control character poses and launch them from heights to cause maximum damage on varied terrain. Features include popular superhero characters and diverse game maps.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics simulation, Superhero characters, Multiple game maps, Character pose control, Momentum-based gameplay, Damage simulation

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Characters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Vehicles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Maps | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Entertaining ragdoll physics
- 💡 Ability to create custom levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with vehicles
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to purchase high-cost items
- Levels getting stuck or freezing
- Camera issues in the level editor

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Improved character customization
- Slow-motion replay feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goat Simulator free?

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

### Is Ragdoll Physics Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Goat Simulator or Ragdoll Physics Simulator?

Goat Simulator is rated higher. Goat Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Ragdoll Physics Simulator averages 4.6 from 5K ratings.

### Do Goat Simulator or Ragdoll Physics Simulator have ads?

Both Goat Simulator and Ragdoll Physics Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goat Simulator or Ragdoll Physics Simulator?

Goat Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ragdoll Physics Simulator every 3 months. Most recently, Goat Simulator was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ragdoll Physics Simulator on October 20, 2026.

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