# The Grinch vs Ghost Engine

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Grinch | Ghost Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grinch/id6714480504/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-engine/id6743984949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 578 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Outright Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528365318) | [Paragon Codeworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/322894466) |

## What reviewers say

### The Grinch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grinch/id6714480504)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass | $6.99 | per month |
| Full game experience | $6.99 | one-time |


### Ghost Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-engine/id6743984949)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*