Comparison

GOL vs The Shine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GOL

Embark on a fantastical adventure with this game, featuring a simple touch interface and numerous stages across three episodes. Discover unique characters with comical actions and endings, and compete with friends and players worldwide for top leaderboard rankings.

Highlights
  • 3 episodes
  • 70 stages
  • Huge bosses
  • 9 characters
  • Leaderboard rankings
  • Comical character actions
Features
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G.O.L is a game that provides you with a variety of experiences. You play G.O.L using a simple touch interface. There are 3 episodes, which contain numerous stages. Each character has their own unique comical actions and endings, making the game much more fun. Also, you can compete with your friends as well as people from around the world for leaderboard rankings via the game center. Fantastical adventure G.O.L will put a smile on your face!! *Game features - 3 episodes - 70 stages - Huge bosses - 9 characters - Various game modes and backgrounds - Various animations

About

The Shine

Features
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In a world of ancient legends, where the shadows reign supreme, and darkness is a virtue, there exists a creature of the night known as Murk. Born in fear of the Sun's deadly rays, this being has lived in obscurity, hidden away in the deepest, darkest corners of the land. And yet, Murk is not content with his secluded existence. He longs to extend the duration of the night, to keep his world forever shrouded in darkness. But to do so, he must gather dust and shining light from mushrooms, stars, and dew and fill his dark machine. Thus begins a perilous journey through the treacherous forests and murky swamps, where the creatures of the night thrive, and the dangers lurk in every shadow. With your help, Murk must evade the perils that lie ahead, collecting all the light he can to power his machine and keep the night alive. As you guide Murk on his journey, you will encounter ancient tomes and mystical artefacts that will aid you in your quest. But beware, for the forces of light will stop at nothing to prevent Murk from achieving his goal. So sharpen your senses and embrace the darkness, for in The Shine, you will embark on an epic journey through a world of fantasy and adventure, a world that only the bravest of souls can conquer. Features: Uncover the enthralling story of Murk, the creature of darkness, as you help it evade the sun's life-threatening rays. Skillfully maneuver through challenging landscape, unlocking hidden secrets and treasures that await discovery. Light Collection: Search for hidden sources of light scattered throughout the game. Collect them all to lengthen the night, giving your creature more time to thrive and explore. The gameplay is simple but addictive: tap to jump, tap and hold to jump higher. As you collect more lights, you unlock power-ups that can help you on your journey, such as speed boosts, invincibility shields, and more. But be careful, as the night is full of dangers, such as obstacles, enemies, and traps that can quickly end your run. There are many boosers like> Light value multiplier, Moon shield, Red mushroom shiled, Bad star shield, Spider shield

Screenshots

GOL2 screens
The Shine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GOL at none against The Shine's shown. GOL also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. GOL sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and The Shine sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GOL ships an update every 3 weeks, The Shine every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GOL versus The Shine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGOLThe Shine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB430 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperD&D Dream Corp.White Cube d.o.o.

Bugs and requests

GOL

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Music too loud on resume
  • Buggy game, requires reinstallation
  • Misaligned on-screen items
  • Update fixed nothing
  • Glitch when pausing game

Requested features

9 requests
  • Release episode 4
  • Continue game updates
  • New updates needed
  • More levels
  • Fix rapid tapping levels
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  • More coins for levels
  • Lower coin requirement for unlocks
  • More levels and updates
  • More variety in gameplay

The Shine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GOL

One-time4
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1,600 Coin$2.99
  • 3,400 Coin.$5.99
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  • 5,800 Coin.$9.99
5 purchases

The Shine

One-time5
  • Ads Removal$1.99
  • 10 Stars$1.99
  • 20 Stars$2.99
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  • 50 Stars$3.99
  • 100 Stars$4.99

Questions

Is GOL free?
GOL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Shine free?
The Shine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GOL or The Shine have ads?
The Shine shows ads; GOL does not.
Which is updated more often, GOL or The Shine?
GOL ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Shine every 14 months. Most recently, GOL was updated on October 21, 2026 and The Shine on October 25, 2026.

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