Comparison

Grumpy Goats vs The Grinch

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

The Grinch

Embark on a festive platforming adventure to steal Christmas as the Grinch. Use unique gadgets and stealth to outsmart the Whos and grow the Grinch's heart.

Highlights
  • Steal presents in Who-ville
  • Use Santa costume for stealth
  • Candy Cane Lasso for swinging
  • Speedy snowboard for races
  • Throw snowballs to freeze enemies
Features
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Have a great Grinchy time trying to steal Christmas in this festive platformer – and help the Grinch’s small heart grow a few sizes bigger along the way! Every Who down in Who-ville loves to sing, gift and feast, which are all of the things Grinch can’t stand in the least. So, help the Grinch and his dog Max set out to steal all the presents in Who-ville. You’ll have to be sneaky to avoid the bothersome babble of carol singers, the ever-eager Whos, and all of the tinsel, trimmings and trappings of the Christmas season. Thankfully, the Grinch has some wonderful, awful ideas – like a Santa costume for stealthy sneaking, a Candy Cane Lasso to swing around, a speedy snowboard that can reach special race areas, and more. And Grinch can throw snowballs to freeze any pesky creatures that get in his way. END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Official Dr. Seuss licensed App. Dr. Seuss Properties ™ & © 2024 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Grumpy Goats4 screens
The Grinch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grumpy Goats at 5.0 against The Grinch's 4.2. Grumpy Goats also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). The Grinch's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and The Grinch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grumpy Goats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Grinch has 89 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grumpy Goats ships an update every 3 weeks, The Grinch every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grumpy Goats versus The Grinch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrumpy GoatsThe Grinch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.2 (89 ratings)
Positive reviews—42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings289 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB578 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVerge Games Limited liability CompanyOutright Games Limited

Customer experience

Grumpy Goats

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

The Grinch

All ratings89 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral21.4%
Negative35.7%

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
2 purchases

The Grinch

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Pass$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full game experience$6.99

Questions

Is Grumpy Goats free?
Grumpy Goats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Grinch free?
The Grinch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grumpy Goats or The Grinch?
Grumpy Goats is rated higher. Grumpy Goats averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The Grinch averages 4.2 from 89 ratings.
Do Grumpy Goats or The Grinch have ads?
Both Grumpy Goats and The Grinch show ads.
Which is updated more often, Grumpy Goats or The Grinch?
Grumpy Goats ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Grinch every 9 months. Most recently, Grumpy Goats was updated on October 5, 2026 and The Grinch on October 12, 2026.

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