Comparison

Grumpy Goats vs Herded Along

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grumpy Goats

Launch grumpy goats from a cannon to defeat sheep before they build defenses. Collect coins to unlock new goats and power-ups like helmets and jetpacks. Compete with friends and earn stars on every level.

Highlights
  • Launch goats from a cannon
  • Defeat sheep before they build fortresses
  • Unlock new goats with coins
  • Collect Goat Cards with item abilities
  • Find hidden treasure chests
  • Earn 3 stars on every level
  • Compete with friends
Features
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Take aim and launch your Grumpy Goats from their cannon to knockout the Sheep before they can build a fortress strong enough to be stopped! Those shameful sheep are sly to your every Grumpy Goat move. Suit up in your strongest helmet and win the day! Always remember, Sheep are not your friends. Socialize, tag, share and compete with your friends. Meet new friends, upload your progress and show others how to play! • Earn 3 stars on on every level! • Collect coins to unlock new Grumpy Goats! • Goat Cards feature helmets, jetpacks and bombs for new item abilities! • Find hidden treasure chests! Grumpy Goats is completely free to play, but there are optional in-app purchases. terms of use: https://vergegames.com/terms-of-use/ privacy policy: https://vergegames.com/privacy-policy/

About

Herded Along

Guide your flock to safety in this casual game. Control your dog to protect sheep from invading wolves and navigate the farm. Features hand-drawn art and unlockable dog cosmetics.

Highlights
  • Control a dog to protect sheep
  • Hand-drawn art and animations
  • Unlockable dog cosmetics
  • Protect herd from wolves
  • Race around the farm
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Steer your sheep to safety in Herded Along! Race around the farm and protect your herd in this casual but challenging game that pits you against the wild in a bid for survival. - Control your dog in their effort to protect the herd - Beautifully hand drawn art and animations of the countryside - Exciting new dog cosmetics to purchase and unlock - Keep your sheep on the move and safe from wolves as they invade the farm Download Herded Along today and get your bark on!

Screenshots

Grumpy Goats4 screens
Herded Along4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grumpy Goats at 3.7 against Herded Along's 2.5. Grumpy Goats also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Herded Along's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grumpy Goats sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Herded Along asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grumpy Goats holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grumpy Goats ships an update every 3 weeks, Herded Along every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Grumpy Goats versus Herded Along: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrumpy GoatsHerded Along
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVerge Games Limited liability CompanyAdknown

Customer experience

Grumpy Goats

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Herded Along

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Grumpy Goats

One-time6
  • Small Goat Bundle$0.99
  • Small Coin Bundle$0.99
  • Medium Goat Bundle$1.99
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  • Medium Coin Bundle$4.99
  • Large Goat Bundle$4.99
  • Large Coins Bundle$9.99
None

Herded Along

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grumpy Goats free?
Grumpy Goats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Herded Along free?
Herded Along is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Grumpy Goats or Herded Along?
Grumpy Goats is rated higher. Grumpy Goats averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Herded Along averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Grumpy Goats or Herded Along have ads?
Both Grumpy Goats and Herded Along show ads.
Which is updated more often, Grumpy Goats or Herded Along?
Grumpy Goats ships an update every 3 weeks, and Herded Along every 3 months. Most recently, Grumpy Goats was updated on November 3, 2026 and Herded Along on November 3, 2026.

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