# The Grinch vs Cosmo Explorer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Grinch | Cosmo Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grinch/id6714480504/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-explorer/id6756776420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 578 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Outright Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528365318) | [Novende LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/968085428) |

## 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 |


### Cosmo Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-explorer/id6756776420)

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