# Growtopia vs Goober Dash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Goober Dash at 77% against Growtopia's 32%. Goober Dash also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Growtopia's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 323) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Growtopia sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Goober Dash sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Goober Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Growtopia has 11K ratings behind it against 323, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Growtopia's written reviews are positive against 77% of Goober Dash's.

Growtopia ships an update fortnightly, Goober Dash every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Growtopia | Goober Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growtopia/id590495115/reviews) | **[4.5 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goober-dash/id6470684038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 323 |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 372 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Winterpixel Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585995082) |

## What reviewers say

### Growtopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growtopia/id590495115)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Grossing · Adventure, #166 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

This is a 2D sandbox game where players can build anything, create unique characters, and explore thousands of worlds. Engage in player-generated mini-games, craft items, and trade with a massive online community. Enjoy regular updates and cross-platform play.

**Highlights:** Build anything imaginable, Create unique characters, Explore thousands of worlds, Play player-generated mini-games, Craft and trade items, Cross-platform play

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag o' Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chest o' Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Consumable 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Event Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Fountain | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Cape | $9.99 | one-time |
| It's Rainin' Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royal Grow Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Item 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Item 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Cosmetic | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Cosmetic Item 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Cosmetic 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Event Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Event Value Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Road To Glory | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bounty | $29.99 | one-time |
| 365 Days Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Abundance | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Childhood memories
- 🌟 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👥 Ability to meet people from around the world
- 🕹️ Unique sandbox experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Bots and spammers
- 🔒 Poor security and hacking issues
- 🤯 Toxic community and scammers
- 🔧 Unstable servers and disconnections
- 💰 Expensive in-game purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Random bans without explanation
- Rollback issues causing loss of items
- Glitches causing forced disconnections

**Requested features**

- Improved security measures
- Better moderation and banning of scammers
- Optimized server performance
- Controller support
- Revamped user interface


### Goober Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goober-dash/id6470684038)

Compete in thrilling multiplayer races against up to 31 other players. Navigate challenging courses filled with obstacles and discover hidden shortcuts to reach the finish line first. Customize your character and even create and share your own levels.

**Highlights:** 32-player multiplayer battles, Hundreds of hand-crafted courses, Dash ability for maneuvering, Customizable characters, Level Creator for custom courses, Seasonal leaderboards

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 1b | $0.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 1c | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 2b | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 2c | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 5c | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 5d | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🎨 Unique and creative level editor
- 🕹️ Simple but addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🕹️ Multiplayer with other players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional lag and performance issues
- 🔑 Frustrating sign-in and account issues
- 💰 Monetization model could be improved
- 🎨 Level editor could be more user-friendly
- 🕹️ Difficulty can be challenging for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Issues with screen orientation and controls on mobile
- Inconsistent qualification and scoring during races
- Matchmaking and connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and level variety
- Improve the level editor with more tools and customization options
- Implement a ranking system or leagues for competitive play
- Allow players to change their username
- Add more customization options for player characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Growtopia free?

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

### Is Goober Dash free?

Goober Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Growtopia or Goober Dash?

Goober Dash is rated higher. Growtopia averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Goober Dash averages 4.5 from 323 ratings.

### Do Growtopia or Goober Dash have ads?

Growtopia shows ads; Goober Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Growtopia or Goober Dash?

Growtopia ships an update fortnightly, and Goober Dash every 6 weeks. Most recently, Growtopia was updated on October 25, 2026 and Goober Dash on October 24, 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.*