# Grumpy Goats vs The Grinch

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grumpy Goats | The Grinch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-goats/id1589498167/reviews)** | [4.2 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grinch/id6714480504/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 236 MB | 578 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verge Games Limited liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589497322) | [Outright Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528365318) |

## 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 |


### The Grinch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grinch/id6714480504)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass | $6.99 | per month |
| Full game experience | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*