# Golazo! vs XP Soccer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XP Soccer at 77% against Golazo!'s 24%. XP Soccer also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.3). Golazo!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golazo! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and XP Soccer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XP Soccer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Golazo!'s written reviews are positive against 77% of XP Soccer's.

Golazo! ships an update every 3 weeks, XP Soccer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golazo! | XP Soccer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golazo/id1534215428/reviews) | **[4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp-soccer/id6448801985/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 517 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Purple Tree Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1302366075) | [David Alvarez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444697550) |

## What reviewers say

### Golazo!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golazo/id1534215428)

Experience the fun and humor of classic arcade soccer games from the 90s. This dynamic game features simple controls, no fouls or offsides, and temporary boosts for exciting matches. Perfect for those seeking a lighthearted soccer experience.

**Highlights:** Dynamic arcade soccer gameplay, No fouls or offsides, Simple controls, Temporary player boosts, International Cup and league modes, 52 national teams

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Promo Pile of bills | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Briefcase of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Money combo pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Promo Cart of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Safe of bills | $49.99 | one-time |
| Safe of coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🎨 Great art style and graphics
- 💯 Excellent football simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Energy system limits gameplay
- 🕹️ Simplistic and repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after first match
- Players and field turn black/blue during gameplay
- Loading bar gets stuck at 5% and won't progress
- Controls become unresponsive during matches

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and tournaments
- Implement a friend system for multiplayer
- Include more national teams and local leagues
- Provide an offline mode option


### XP Soccer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp-soccer/id6448801985)

Experience retro pixel-art soccer with tight, classic controls. Choose from 56 national teams and compete in various play modes, including tournaments. Customize your team and execute special moves like curve shots.

**Highlights:** Pixel-art graphics, Classic A/B button controls, 56 National Teams, Exhibition and Tournament modes, Formations and Substitutions, Curve Shots, Fouls, Free Kicks, Penalties

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Retro soccer feel
- 👍 Good for offline play
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 👍 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay for full game/features
- 🕹️ Bad controls
- 🚫 Can't switch players
- ❌ Fouls called incorrectly
- ❌ Halftime called prematurely

**Reported bugs**

- Publicities cause quitting
- Game freezes/bugs out in final minute of World Cup
- AI players don't move/pass/shoot
- Tournaments don't go beyond group stage
- Can't get last badges

**Requested features**

- Add offline multiplayer (hotspot)
- Add more national teams
- Add lower leagues
- Add skill moves
- Add knockout stages to tournaments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golazo! free?

Golazo! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XP Soccer free?

XP Soccer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Golazo! or XP Soccer?

XP Soccer is rated higher. Golazo! averages 2.3 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while XP Soccer averages 4.1 from 83 ratings.

### Do Golazo! or XP Soccer have ads?

Neither Golazo! nor XP Soccer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golazo! or XP Soccer?

Golazo! ships an update every 3 weeks, and XP Soccer every 2 months. Most recently, Golazo! was updated on October 23, 2026 and XP Soccer on October 24, 2026.

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