# CornellGO vs Slime Rancher

The clearest difference is price: CornellGO at Free against Slime Rancher's $8.99. CornellGO also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). Slime Rancher's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

CornellGO is free to download; Slime Rancher costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CornellGO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slime Rancher has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CornellGO ships an update every 2 weeks, Slime Rancher every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CornellGO | Slime Rancher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornellgo/id1562549651/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slime-rancher/id6758201392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#51** |
| Size | 51 MB | 1019 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gilly Leshed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461158856) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### CornellGO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornellgo/id1562549651)

Embark on a virtual scavenger hunt to explore a university campus. Earn points by locating landmarks, compete with friends, and learn about the institution's history. Team up to fill your travel log and create lasting memories.

**Highlights:** Virtual scavenger hunt, Landmark discovery, Point earning system, Friend competition, Campus history exploration, Team play

**In-app purchases:** none


### Slime Rancher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slime-rancher/id6758201392)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Paid · Adventure, #70 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Explore a vibrant alien world, capture and tend to adorable slimes, and restore a neglected ranch. Use your vacpack to collect slimes, discover new species, and earn money to expand and decorate your estate. Enjoy different game modes at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Explore alien world, Capture and tend to slimes, Restore abandoned ranch, Craft and upgrade tools, Three game modes: Adventure, Casual, Rush, Revamped mobile interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CornellGO free?

CornellGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Slime Rancher free?

Slime Rancher costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CornellGO or Slime Rancher?

CornellGO is rated higher. CornellGO averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Slime Rancher averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do CornellGO or Slime Rancher have ads?

Neither CornellGO nor Slime Rancher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CornellGO or Slime Rancher?

CornellGO ships an update every 2 weeks, and Slime Rancher every 10 days. Most recently, CornellGO was updated on November 3, 2026 and Slime Rancher on November 4, 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.*