# impcat vs Goblin Tools

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Goblin Tools at 76% against impcat's 32%. Goblin Tools also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months). impcat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

impcat costs $2.99 and Goblin Tools $1.99 up front. Goblin Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. impcat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Goblin Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goblin Tools has 3K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of impcat's written reviews are positive against 76% of Goblin Tools's.

impcat ships an update every 18 months, Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | impcat | Goblin Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [2.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impcat/id1496845136/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #69 | **#2** |
| Size | 20 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Design Bench - Immersive Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496845135) | [Skyhook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695118263) |

## What reviewers say

### impcat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impcat/id1496845136)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app simulates photorealistic painting results for gaming and tabletop miniatures. It allows users to customize miniature sections with colors they own or plan to buy, using manufacturer-promoted palettes. The simulation includes base coloring, layering, shading, and highlighting.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic painting simulation, Customizable miniature sections, Manufacturer-promoted color palettes, Automated color complement recommendations, Shopping list generator, Custom color creation and mixing, Color scheme inspiration randomizer

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for planning paint schemes
- 💡 Useful for visualizing colors
- ✨ Realistic rendering
- 🚀 Helpful community support (subreddit)
- ✅ Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Very limited built-in models
- 💸 High cost for limited content
- 🧩 Complicated import process
- 🤷‍♂️ Lack of clear instructions
- ⏳ App feels abandoned/no updates

**Reported bugs**

- In-app store not working
- App restarts when using mixed colors
- Update broke Apple Pencil functionality on iPad
- File browser is annoying
- Importing models on iOS not functional

**Requested features**

- Add more Warhammer 40K .SVG models
- Include Citadel paint color references
- Permanent toggle-off for auto mode
- Landscape mode
- Easier way to import minis


### Goblin Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Productivity, #14 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app offers a suite of single-task tools designed to assist neurodivergent individuals with overwhelming or challenging tasks. Features include automatic task breakdown, language formalization, tone interpretation, time estimation, and recipe generation.

**Highlights:** Magic Todo list for automatic task breakdown, Formalizer for language transformation, Judge for tone interpretation, Estimator for activity timeframes, Compiler for braindump to task conversion, Chef for recipe generation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for breaking down tasks
- 👍 Useful for ADHD/neurodivergent users
- 🎨 Customizable task breakdown
- 🔍 Beneficial for writing/communication
- 🍲 Helpful for meal planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- ⏱️ Inaccurate time estimates for tasks
- 🔄 Lack of syncing/cross-device functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iPad
- Cursor and text highlighting issues

**Requested features**

- Reminders and scheduling options
- Customizable categories and organization
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Integration with other productivity apps
- More advanced analytics and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is impcat free?

impcat costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Goblin Tools free?

Goblin Tools costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, impcat or Goblin Tools?

Goblin Tools is rated higher. impcat averages 2.7 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Goblin Tools averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do impcat or Goblin Tools have ads?

Neither impcat nor Goblin Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, impcat or Goblin Tools?

impcat ships an update every 18 months, and Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, impcat was updated on October 12, 2026 and Goblin Tools on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, impcat or Goblin Tools?

impcat currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and Goblin Tools at #2. 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.*