# Gold and Goblins vs Mob Control

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mob Control at every 3 days against Gold and Goblins's monthly. Mob Control also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (482K vs 42K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gold and Goblins sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mob Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mob Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mob Control has 482K ratings behind it against 42K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Gold and Goblins's written reviews are positive against 31% of Mob Control's.

Gold and Goblins ships an update monthly, Mob Control every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gold and Goblins | Mob Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-and-goblins-idle-games/id1529762599/reviews) | **[4.6 (482K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mob-control/id1562817072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42K | **482K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | **31.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #91 | **#7** |
| Size | 287 MB | 395 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AppQuantum Publishing Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464501653) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Gold and Goblins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-and-goblins-idle-games/id1529762599)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Simulation, #144 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Manage and upgrade your own gold mine in this idle tycoon simulator. Merge goblins to create stronger teams, smash rocks for rewards, and explore new regions. Participate in special events to boost your mining operation and become the ultimate mine manager.

**Highlights:** Idle tycoon simulation, Goblin merging and upgrading, Resource management, Mine exploration, Special idle events, Card collection for bonuses

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Starter Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Starter Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Event Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute goblins and graphics
- 🚀 Good time-waster
- 👍 No pressure to spend money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Misleading advertisements
- ⏱️ Slow progression and repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive to progress without spending money
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress reset without warning
- Ads causing game to freeze or crash
- Inconsistent syncing of progress across devices

**Requested features**

- More varied and longer events
- Ability to automate goblins and mines
- Permanent progress between mines
- More opportunities to earn elixir
- Clearer indication of upgrade effects


### Mob Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mob-control/id1562817072)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Strategy, #26 Top Free · Casual, #30 Top Grossing · Strategy, #51 Top Free · Games, #52 Top Grossing · Casual, #148 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Lead, multiply, and conquer in this thrilling tower defense game. Grow your mob, deploy champions, and crush enemy bases. Unlock cards, conquer diverse game modes, and climb the ranks to tower defense supremacy.

**Highlights:** Satisfying mob multiplication gameplay, Strategic Champion deployment, Unlock and upgrade collectible cards, Diverse game modes (Base Invasion, Revenge, Boss Levels), Climb the Champions League ranks, Monthly Season Pass with new content, Fortify your base from enemy raids

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Club | $5.99 | per month |
| Save the loots | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Card Pack Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Skip Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Loot | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Loot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Skip Tickets | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Triple Cannon Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying mob control mechanics
- 💎 Enjoyable progression and leveling up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive and recycled levels
- 🔋 Game causes phone overheating and battery drain
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤖 Fake/bot opponents instead of real players

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes during battles
- Rewards not properly credited after battles
- Purchased items/upgrades disappearing

**Requested features**

- More varied and challenging level designs
- Ability to choose and upgrade preferred cannons
- Real-time PvP multiplayer mode
- Reduce frequency and intrusiveness of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gold and Goblins free?

Gold and Goblins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mob Control free?

Mob Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gold and Goblins or Mob Control?

Mob Control is rated higher. Gold and Goblins averages 4.4 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Mob Control averages 4.6 from 482K ratings.

### Do Gold and Goblins or Mob Control have ads?

Both Gold and Goblins and Mob Control show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gold and Goblins or Mob Control?

Gold and Goblins ships an update monthly, and Mob Control every 3 days. Most recently, Gold and Goblins was updated on November 12, 2026 and Mob Control on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Gold and Goblins or Mob Control?

Gold and Goblins currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and Mob Control at #7. 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.*