# Grumpy Goats vs Pop Island

The clearest difference is ads: Pop Island at none against Grumpy Goats's shown. Pop Island also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Grumpy Goats's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grumpy Goats sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Pop Island sells 36 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grumpy Goats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pop Island has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Grumpy Goats ships an update every 3 weeks, Pop Island every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grumpy Goats | Pop Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-goats/id1589498167/reviews)** | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-island/id6505047210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 236 MB | 457 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Verge Games Limited liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589497322) | [HISTAR INTERACTIVE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613492627) |

## What reviewers say

### Grumpy Goats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-goats/id1589498167)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Goat Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Goat Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Goat Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


### Pop Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-island/id6505047210)

Embark on a relaxing match-3 adventure to build and explore themed islands. Solve puzzles, break blockers, and combine power-ups to restore your island and attract guests. Your dream island vacation awaits in this ad-free, offline game.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Island building and restoration, Attract and assist guests, Explore diverse themed islands, Combine powerful boosters, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Special | $0.99 | one-time |
| Revive Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| SixEndLess | $2.99 | one-time |
| ThreeEndLess | $2.99 | one-time |
| ProgressSixEndLess | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pop Favor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hotel Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| Revive Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Guest's Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guest's Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guest's Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Revive Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pop Favor Ⅴ | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Max's Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Max's Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Una's Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Una's Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 15000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bill's Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| 25000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 45000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🙂 Enjoyable and entertaining
- 😊 Relaxing and satisfying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Game not loading
- 💰 Dislike in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing issues
- Game not loading
- Missing awards after winning contests

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Improve graphics and visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grumpy Goats free?

Grumpy Goats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pop Island free?

Pop Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grumpy Goats or Pop Island?

Grumpy Goats is rated higher. Grumpy Goats averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pop Island averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Grumpy Goats or Pop Island have ads?

Grumpy Goats shows ads; Pop Island does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grumpy Goats or Pop Island?

Grumpy Goats ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pop Island every 5 days. Most recently, Grumpy Goats was updated on October 5, 2026 and Pop Island on October 22, 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.*