# Idle Goblin vs Pixel Tribe

Idle Goblin and Pixel Tribe both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Pixel Tribe's written reviews are positive against 29% of Idle Goblin's. Pixel Tribe also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 37). Idle Goblin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Goblin sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Tribe sells 7 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 — 4.9 for Idle Goblin against 4.9 for Pixel Tribe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Tribe has 4K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Idle Goblin's written reviews are positive against 89% of Pixel Tribe's.

Idle Goblin ships an update every 2 months, Pixel Tribe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Goblin | Pixel Tribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-goblin/id1500387879/reviews) | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-tribe/id6443482034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 337 MB | 308 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Heatherglade Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244525790) | [Kvannli AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646390170) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Goblin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-goblin/id1500387879)

Embark on an epic adventure as a bug collector, growing to become a world ruler by conquering lands and learning magic. Gather gold through various means, enhance your goblin with powerful gear, and lead your army to victory against diverse enemies. Enjoy fun mini-games and strategic battles.

**Highlights:** Empire building from humble beginnings, Gold acquisition through various activities, Conquer new lands and territories, Learn magic and new skills, Equip powerful weapons and armor, Engage in fun mini-games and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vial of Elixir | $1.99 | one-time |
| Career jump 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Iron bird | $3.99 | one-time |
| Career jump 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flask of Elixir | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flying rocket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Phoenix | $39.99 | one-time |
| Bottle of Elixir | $49.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Tribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-tribe/id6443482034)

Build and manage a Viking tribe in a retro pixel art strategy RPG. Craft weapons, upgrade your kingdom, and lead your Vikings in turn-based raids and PVP battles. Farm resources, raise animals, and customize your village to become the ultimate Viking chief.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade Viking kingdom, Craft weapons and armor, Turn-based combat raids, Farm resources and raise animals, Multiplayer clans and PVP battles, Customize Viking skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocketfull of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Golden Gem Chest | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or pay-to-win
- 👍 Cozy and nostalgic aesthetic
- 👍 Satisfying progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🔍 Lack of content and features
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Imbalanced leveling and resource acquisition

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or bugs
- Soft-locking issues due to progression imbalance

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename or customize Vikings
- Expanded clan/multiplayer features
- More diverse building and decoration options
- Reduced crafting/production times
- Offline/background progression mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Goblin free?

Idle Goblin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Tribe free?

Pixel Tribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Goblin or Pixel Tribe?

Pixel Tribe is rated higher. Idle Goblin averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Pixel Tribe averages 4.9 from 4K ratings.

### Do Idle Goblin or Pixel Tribe have ads?

Pixel Tribe shows ads; Idle Goblin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Goblin or Pixel Tribe?

Idle Goblin ships an update every 2 months, and Pixel Tribe every 4 weeks. Most recently, Idle Goblin was updated on October 8, 2026 and Pixel Tribe on October 21, 2026.

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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.*