# Goblin Tools vs GoblinX

The clearest difference is price: GoblinX at Free against Goblin Tools's $0.99. Goblin Tools's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 31%) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

GoblinX is free to download; Goblin Tools costs $0.99 up front. Goblin Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and GoblinX sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Goblin Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goblin Tools has 3.1K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Goblin Tools's written reviews are positive against 31% of GoblinX's.

Goblin Tools ships an update every 2 weeks, GoblinX every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goblin Tools | GoblinX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064/reviews)** | [4.4 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblinx-ai-habit-tracker/id6462700951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 144 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Skyhook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695118263) | [ZSTACK CAPITAL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596607327) |

## What reviewers say

### Goblin Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Productivity, #18 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app offers a suite of single-task tools designed to assist neurodivergent individuals with overwhelming or challenging tasks. Features include automatic task breakdown, language formalization, tone interpretation, time estimation, and recipe generation.

**Highlights:** Magic Todo list for automatic task breakdown, Formalizer for language transformation, Judge for tone interpretation, Estimator for activity timeframes, Compiler for braindump to task conversion, Chef for recipe generation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for breaking down tasks
- 👍 Useful for ADHD/neurodivergent users
- 🎨 Customizable task breakdown
- 🔍 Beneficial for writing/communication
- 🍲 Helpful for meal planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- ⏱️ Inaccurate time estimates for tasks
- 🔄 Lack of syncing/cross-device functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iPad
- Cursor and text highlighting issues

**Requested features**

- Reminders and scheduling options
- Customizable categories and organization
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Integration with other productivity apps
- More advanced analytics and reporting


### GoblinX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblinx-ai-habit-tracker/id6462700951)

This app offers AI-powered tools for mental health and productivity, with a focus on neurodivergent individuals. It includes features like emotional support chat, focus timers, task organizers, mood journaling, and a recipe generator.

**Highlights:** 24/7 Emotional Support Chat, ADHD-Friendly Task Organizer, Pomodoro Focus Timer, Mood Journaling, Neurodivergent-Friendly Recipes, Message Tone Decoder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoblinX Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| GoblinX Plus | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| GoblinX Plus | $34.99 | per month |
| GoblinX Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| 750 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goblin Tools free?

Goblin Tools costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is GoblinX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Goblin Tools or GoblinX?

Goblin Tools is rated higher. Goblin Tools averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while GoblinX averages 4.4 from 144 ratings.

### Do Goblin Tools or GoblinX have ads?

GoblinX shows ads; Goblin Tools does not.

### Which is updated more often, Goblin Tools or GoblinX?

Goblin Tools ships an update every 2 weeks, and GoblinX every 9 days. Most recently, Goblin Tools was updated on October 30, 2026 and GoblinX on October 30, 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.*