Goetz vs Crookhaven
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Goetz
Engage in a challenging narrative puzzle adventure set in 15th century medieval Europe. Plan unit choreography to defeat enemies and uncover a captivating story through illustrated, voiced narrative pieces. Enjoy approximately 8 hours of unique content.
- Strategic unit choreography
- Rewarding narrative pieces
- Fully voiced by 12+ artists
- 15th century medieval Europe setting
- Detailed world map exploration
- Approximately 8 hours of content
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A Tough Nut to Crack Goetz is a challenging game. But if you have a soft spot for planning ahead and making your units help each other to create a choreography that will bring the enemies to their knees, Goetz is for you. Every Picture Tells a Story Each solved mission is accompanied by a rewarding narrative piece, lovingly illustrated and fully voiced by a cast of over 12 voice-over artists. These not only seamlessly tie into the gameplay, but will draw you into a captivating story of friendship and intrigue that never takes itself too seriously. A Thing of the Past A faithful rendering of a 15th century medieval Europe awaits you. Step by step uncover the detailed world map from clandestine woods to icy mountains, delve into the original music and unlock bonus missions off the beaten path. Only Time will Tell Goetz is not a casual experience. It is designed to accompany you on long train rides or give you a good time on a rainy evening. Let yourself sink into the puzzles and you will be rewarded with beautiful solutions and round about 8 hours of unique content.
Crookhaven
Embark on a captivating treasure hunt in a charming seaside town. Decipher cryptic clues and uncover the secrets of a lost pirate fortune buried beneath the town's rich history. Prepare for a thrilling adventure filled with intriguing characters.
- Treasure hunt adventure
- Decipher cryptic clues
- Uncover lost pirate fortune
- Explore a seaside town
- Engage with intriguing characters
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Embark on a captivating treasure hunt in the charming seaside town of Crookhaven, where mysteries unfold and legends come to life. Navigate a quaint coastal landscape, decipher cryptic clues, and uncover the secrets of a lost pirate fortune buried beneath the town's rich history. Prepare for a thrilling adventure filled with intriguing characters in this beautiful new adventure from Fire Maple Games!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Goetz at 5.0 against Crookhaven's 4.3. Goetz also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Crookhaven's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (168 vs 2). On ads, 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
Goetz costs $3.99 and Crookhaven $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Goetz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crookhaven has 168 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Goetz's written reviews are positive against 71% of Crookhaven's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Goetz ships an update fortnightly, Crookhaven daily. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Goetz | Crookhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.3 (168 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 71.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 168 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #101 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 650 MB | 358 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sleepy Seed | Fire Maple Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Goetz
Crookhaven
Bugs and requests
Goetz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Crookhaven
Reported bugs
2 issues- Black screen issues on launch
- Inventory item display glitches
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to teleport between locations
- More intuitive map with location markers
- Clearer objectives and less backtracking
- Option to disable AI-generated art
- Improved performance optimization
In-app purchases
Goetz
No in-app purchases
Crookhaven
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Goetz free?
Is Crookhaven free?
Which has better reviews, Goetz or Crookhaven?
Do Goetz or Crookhaven have ads?
Which is updated more often, Goetz or Crookhaven?
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