Comparison

The Grinch vs Ghost Engine

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

Head to head
About

The Grinch

Embark on a festive platforming adventure to steal Christmas as the Grinch. Use unique gadgets and stealth to outsmart the Whos and grow the Grinch's heart.

Highlights
  • Steal presents in Who-ville
  • Use Santa costume for stealth
  • Candy Cane Lasso for swinging
  • Speedy snowboard for races
  • Throw snowballs to freeze enemies
Features
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Have a great Grinchy time trying to steal Christmas in this festive platformer – and help the Grinch’s small heart grow a few sizes bigger along the way! Every Who down in Who-ville loves to sing, gift and feast, which are all of the things Grinch can’t stand in the least. So, help the Grinch and his dog Max set out to steal all the presents in Who-ville. You’ll have to be sneaky to avoid the bothersome babble of carol singers, the ever-eager Whos, and all of the tinsel, trimmings and trappings of the Christmas season. Thankfully, the Grinch has some wonderful, awful ideas – like a Santa costume for stealthy sneaking, a Candy Cane Lasso to swing around, a speedy snowboard that can reach special race areas, and more. And Grinch can throw snowballs to freeze any pesky creatures that get in his way. END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Official Dr. Seuss licensed App. Dr. Seuss Properties ™ & © 2024 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights reserved.

About

Ghost Engine

Control a charming ghost train through a whimsical world, collecting Spritstones to power your journey. This game offers gentle thrills and colorful fun for players of all ages, featuring easy controls and a playful treasure hunt experience.

Highlights
  • Control a ghost train
  • Collect Spritstones
  • Explore whimsical worlds
  • Gentle thrills and fun
  • Easy controls
  • Treasure hunt gameplay
Features
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All aboard the cutest spooky ride in town! In Ghost Engine, you take the controls of an adorable ghost train chugging through a whimsical world filled with friendly spirits and magical surprises. Your mission? Collect shiny Spritstones scattered along to power your train and keep it rolling through a magical adventure! Perfect for anyone looking for gaming fun, kids or adults alike, this charming game is full of giggles, colorful fun, and gentle thrills—no scares here, just pure enjoyment! Zoom through an enchanted train, float past flames, and team up with a silly ghost pal who cheers you on. With easy controls and a playful vibe, Ghost Engine is the ultimate ride for explorers who love a good treasure hunt. Hop on, gather those Spritstones to fuel the fun, and let’s roll—your ghostly journey awaits!

Screenshots

The Grinch4 screens
Ghost Engine3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Engine at 5.0 against The Grinch's 4.2. Ghost Engine also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). The Grinch's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. The Grinch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Ghost Engine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost Engine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Grinch has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Grinch ships an update every 9 months, Ghost Engine every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Grinch versus Ghost Engine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe GrinchGhost Engine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (89 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size578 MB9 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOutright Games LimitedParagon Codeworks LLC

Customer experience

The Grinch

All ratings89 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral21.4%
Negative35.7%

Ghost Engine

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Grinch

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Pass$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full game experience$6.99
None

Ghost Engine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Grinch free?
The Grinch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Engine free?
Ghost Engine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Grinch or Ghost Engine?
Ghost Engine is rated higher. The Grinch averages 4.2 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Ghost Engine averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The Grinch or Ghost Engine have ads?
Both The Grinch and Ghost Engine show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Grinch or Ghost Engine?
The Grinch ships an update every 9 months, and Ghost Engine every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Grinch was updated on October 12, 2026 and Ghost Engine on September 21, 2026.

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