# The Grinch vs Arctic.io

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Grinch at 43% against Arctic.io's 0%. Arctic.io's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Grinch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Arctic.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arctic.io holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 413 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of The Grinch's written reviews are positive against 0% of Arctic.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Grinch | Arctic.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grinch/id6714480504/reviews) | **[4.7 (413 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcticio/id6752281473/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 97 | **413** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 578 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Outright Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528365318) | [Alma Reklam Bilisim Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410295259) |

## 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 |


### Arctic.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcticio/id6752281473)

Engage in fast-paced battles in a frozen wilderness. Dash, gather energy, and defeat rival creatures to evolve your beast. Explore icy landscapes and unlock new forms.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced battles, Gather icy energy, Defeat rival creatures, Evolve your beast, Explore icy landscapes, Unlock unique skins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Grinch free?

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

### Is Arctic.io free?

Arctic.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Grinch or Arctic.io?

Arctic.io is rated higher. The Grinch averages 4.2 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Arctic.io averages 4.7 from 413 ratings.

### Do The Grinch or Arctic.io have ads?

Both The Grinch and Arctic.io show ads.

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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.*