Comparison

The Grinch vs Cosmo Explorer

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

Cosmo Explorer

Embark on a skill-based space adventure, guiding an astronaut through challenging planetary descents and fast-paced arcade levels. Explore diverse planets, dodge hazards like asteroids and aliens, and master precise controls to survive and reach your destination.

Highlights
  • Skill-based astronaut gameplay
  • Explore multiple planets
  • Avoid asteroids and aliens
  • Short, intense levels
  • Smooth controls
  • Arcade-style challenge
Features
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"Cosmo Explorer is a skill-based space adventure game where you guide an astronaut through dangerous planetary descents and fast-paced arcade challenges. Travel across the cosmos and explore different planets, each with unique environments, hazards, and gravity-based gameplay. Control your descent, dodge asteroids, avoid alien creatures, and stay focused as you navigate through space. Each level challenges you to survive the descent and reach the planet safely. Success depends on smart movement, quick reactions, and mastering precise controls as the difficulty increases with every new world. With short, intense levels and smooth controls, Cosmo Explorer is easy to start and rewarding to master. The game gradually pushes your skills further, offering a satisfying challenge for both casual players and arcade fans. Designed for fans of space games, astronaut games, and arcade-style challenges, Cosmo Explorer delivers fast gameplay, clear objectives, and an exciting sense of progression. Features • Skill-based astronaut and space gameplay • Explore multiple planets across the cosmos • Avoid asteroids, aliens, and environmental hazards • Short, intense levels with increasing difficulty • Smooth controls and colorful visuals • Arcade-style challenge with replay value Prepare for launch and begin your journey through space. Explore planets. Survive the descent. Become a Cosmo Explorer."

Screenshots

The Grinch4 screens
Cosmo Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cosmo Explorer at 100% against The Grinch's 43%. Cosmo Explorer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). The Grinch's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 2). On price, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cosmo Explorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Grinch has 97 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of The Grinch's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cosmo Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Grinch ships an update every 9 months, Cosmo Explorer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Grinch versus Cosmo Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe GrinchCosmo Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (97 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings97 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size578 MB313 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOutright Games LimitedNovende LTD

Customer experience

The Grinch

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

Cosmo Explorer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Cosmo Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Grinch free?
The Grinch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cosmo Explorer free?
Cosmo Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Grinch or Cosmo Explorer?
Cosmo Explorer is rated higher. The Grinch averages 4.2 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Cosmo Explorer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do The Grinch or Cosmo Explorer have ads?
The Grinch shows ads; Cosmo Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, The Grinch or Cosmo Explorer?
The Grinch ships an update every 9 months, and Cosmo Explorer every 11 days. Most recently, The Grinch was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cosmo Explorer on October 30, 2026.

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