# Goblin's Workshop vs Idle Pocket Crafter 2

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Pocket Crafter 2 at 4.6 against Goblin's Workshop's 3.7. Idle Pocket Crafter 2 also leads on ratings volume (92 vs 9) and review sentiment (80% vs 71%). Goblin's Workshop's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Goblin's Workshop sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Idle Pocket Crafter 2 sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Pocket Crafter 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Pocket Crafter 2 has 92 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Goblin's Workshop's written reviews are positive against 80% of Idle Pocket Crafter 2's.

Goblin's Workshop ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Pocket Crafter 2 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goblin's Workshop | Idle Pocket Crafter 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblins-workshop/id1610243320/reviews) | **[4.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-pocket-crafter-2/id6748950645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **92** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 423 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JUNG CHUN HUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/379851840) | [Iron Horse Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281721366) |

## What reviewers say

### Goblin's Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblins-workshop/id1610243320)

A simulation RPG where you craft weapons, recruit monsters, and explore to gather materials. Sell items to monsters, upgrade your transport, and equip your monsters to battle humans and reclaim territories.

**Highlights:** Item crafting and selling, Monster recruitment and exploration, RPG combat mechanics, Idle gameplay, Monster equipment upgrades, Territory battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Bless | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Goblin King's Bless | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Hire Crystal Miner | $14.99 | per month |
| Fistful of crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock a random recipe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chest of crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3x Battle Speed | $9.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Special Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of crystals | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all monsters | $47.99 | one-time |


### Idle Pocket Crafter 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-pocket-crafter-2/id6748950645)

Embark on a relaxing idle adventure filled with mining, crafting, and hunting. Automate your resource gathering and craft powerful gear. Collect pets, artifacts, and complete achievements for permanent boosts.

**Highlights:** Relaxing idle gameplay, Craft new gear, Automate mining and hunting, Collect pets and artifacts, Hundreds of achievements, Monthly events and daily challenges, Prestige system with permanent upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sopala Island bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Freebie Bundle Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Freebie Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ace Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Merchant | $1.99 | one-time |
| Book of Fasting | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Crafting Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| SM Container | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cake of Pet Experience | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resource Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Time Crate | $8.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Honey Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Time Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magma Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Midsummer Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mana Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Easter Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Goodie Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Artifact Chest | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chestful of Mana Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Supporter's Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Supporter's Mega Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Supporter's Mega Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Chestful of Amber | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goblin's Workshop free?

Goblin's Workshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Pocket Crafter 2 free?

Idle Pocket Crafter 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Goblin's Workshop or Idle Pocket Crafter 2?

Idle Pocket Crafter 2 is rated higher. Goblin's Workshop averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Idle Pocket Crafter 2 averages 4.6 from 92 ratings.

### Do Goblin's Workshop or Idle Pocket Crafter 2 have ads?

Both Goblin's Workshop and Idle Pocket Crafter 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goblin's Workshop or Idle Pocket Crafter 2?

Goblin's Workshop ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Pocket Crafter 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Goblin's Workshop was updated on October 15, 2026 and Idle Pocket Crafter 2 on October 15, 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.*