Comparison

Goetz vs Crookhaven

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Treasure hunt adventure
  • Decipher cryptic clues
  • Uncover lost pirate fortune
  • Explore a seaside town
  • Engage with intriguing characters
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Goetz4 screens
Crookhaven4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Goetz costs $3.99 and Crookhaven $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Goetz ships an update fortnightly, Crookhaven daily. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Goetz versus Crookhaven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoetzCrookhaven
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (168 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews71.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2168 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#101 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size650 MB358 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSleepy SeedFire Maple Games, LLC

Customer experience

Goetz

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Crookhaven

All ratings168 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative23.3%

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

None

Goetz

No in-app purchases

None

Crookhaven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goetz free?
Goetz costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crookhaven free?
Crookhaven costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Goetz or Crookhaven?
Goetz is rated higher. Goetz averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Crookhaven averages 4.3 from 168 ratings.
Do Goetz or Crookhaven have ads?
Neither Goetz nor Crookhaven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goetz or Crookhaven?
Goetz ships an update fortnightly, and Crookhaven daily. Most recently, Goetz was updated on October 3, 2026 and Crookhaven on October 16, 2026.

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