Penguini vs Plants vs Goblins 9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Penguini
Help a penguin rescue stolen eggs from seagulls by bouncing between icebergs. Navigate melting habitats, avoid polar bears, and find a magical seal for protection. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock achievements.
- Penguin rescue gameplay
- Bouncing between icebergs
- Egg collection
- Obstacle avoidance (seagulls, polar bears)
- Habitat challenges (melting icebergs)
- Game Center integration
- Global leaderboards and achievements
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What a magical world Penguini inhabits! Unfortunately, the cheeky seagulls keep stealing his eggs and flying off with them. He must rescue them before they fall into the sea. Not being able to fly, Penguini bounces backwards and forwards between icebergs, so it doesn't help that his habitat is melting. He must also avoid the polar bears - unless the mythical Magical Seal can be found who is the bearer of the Shield of Invincibility! He needs your help! Are you up to the challenge? With Game Center integration, track your progress on the global leaderboard and see if you can attain all 13 achievements. Now with iPad and iOS 5 support!
Plants vs Goblins 9
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The goblins have invaded Mars. Now it’s your fight. Goblins have taken over seven secret Mars stations, each home to powerful plant biolabs. Without your help, the last line of green defense will be crushed. Can you lead the plants in a daring counterattack and reclaim Mars, station by station? * Seven epic missions Battle across red dunes, frozen domes, and alien labs in a campaign packed with surprises. Each mission unlocks new enemies, new challenges - and new chances to prove you're the best. * Real-time strategy meets chaos Choose your plants wisely. Place them smartly. Watch as laser blasts, chili lane wipes, mushroom mega-explosions, and triple pea shots rain down on waves of goblins. Every decision counts - and every second matters. * Meet the Goblin Empire From basic grunts to shielded bulldozers, grenade-throwers, UFO goblins, and elite tech monsters - the goblin army is smarter, faster, and more dangerous than ever. You’ll need more than sunflowers to stop them now. * Unlock the ultimate Martian squad Build sun with Twin Flowers Freeze time with Martian Ice Clear lanes with Chilli and Wave Defend skies with Anti-Air Plants Strike hard with Sharpshooters, Lasers, and more * Climb the Leaderboard Your speed, skill, and strategy are rewarded. The faster you complete levels - and the fewer levels you fail or restart - the higher your score. Play smart, plan your defense, and fight back to free the Martian stations. Good luck in your battle against the goblins, and congratulations to all players who make it to the top of the Leaderboard.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Plants vs Goblins 9 at every 2 days against Penguini's every 10 months. Penguini's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Penguini ships an update every 10 months, Plants vs Goblins 9 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Penguini | Plants vs Goblins 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Truncated Tales Limited | Aleksey Tselinko |
In-app purchases
Penguini
No in-app purchases
Plants vs Goblins 9
No in-app purchases
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