Comparison

Chillquarium vs Trash Goblin

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

Head to head
About

Chillquarium

Build and manage a relaxing virtual aquarium. Collect over 180 unique fish species, discover rare variants, and expand your tank into a thriving underwater ecosystem. Earn profits even while offline and customize your dream aquarium.

Highlights
  • Collect 180+ unique fish species
  • Unlock rare and ultra-rare variants
  • Idle gameplay: earn money offline
  • Expand and upgrade aquarium
  • Customize tank and decorations
  • Relaxing visuals and day-night cycle
Features
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Build your dream aquarium in this relaxing idle collecting game. Chillquarium is a cozy aquarium simulation where you collect fish, grow your tank, and create a thriving underwater world. Buy fish, raise them in real time, and sell them for profit as you expand from a small starter tank into a massive aquarium filled with rare and exotic species. Discover ultra-rare color variants, complete your collection, and customize your tank to match your style. Whether you want to optimize your profits or simply relax and watch your fish, Chillquarium is designed to be both rewarding and calming. COLLECT, GROW, AND EXPAND Start with a simple aquarium and grow it into a vibrant underwater ecosystem. Collect over 180 unique fish species and unlock rare and ultra-rare variants for each one. Can you complete the full collection? IDLE AQUARIUM TYCOON GAMEPLAY Earn money even while you’re away. Your fish grow in real time, allowing you to build a profitable aquarium empire at your own pace. Manage your fish, optimize your tank, and expand your setup. DISCOVER RARE FISH & VARIANTS Open booster packs to unlock new fish and discover rare and exotic species. Hunt for ultra-rare color variants and build the ultimate collection. CUSTOMIZE YOUR DREAM AQUARIUM Design and personalize your aquarium with different layouts and decorations. Create a peaceful environment where your fish can thrive. RELAXING AND COZY EXPERIENCE Enjoy a calm and stress-free game with soft visuals and real-time day-night cycles. Perfect for players who love cozy games, idle games, and collecting experiences. FEATURES: - Collect 180+ unique fish species - Unlock rare and ultra-rare variants - Idle gameplay: earn money while offline - Expand and upgrade your aquarium - Open booster packs to discover new fish - Customize your tank and decorations - Relaxing visuals and real-time day-night cycle If you enjoy idle games, aquarium simulators, collecting games, or relaxing cozy experiences, Chillquarium is the perfect game for you.

About

Trash Goblin

A cozy shopkeeping game where you discover, clean, and upcycle trinkets for eccentric customers. Customize your shop and tools with no pressure or fail states, focusing on good vibes and creative play.

Highlights
  • Discover and clean trinkets
  • Upcycle items into new forms
  • Serve eccentric customers
  • Upgrade and customize your shop
  • Relaxed gameplay with no pressure
Features
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[TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!] Trash Goblin is a wholesome and cosy shopkeeping game where you uncover and clean trinkets for sale! Customise them by upcycling and more to meet the eccentric requests of your endless colourful customers. Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy new and better tools, and customise your space! There is no pressure, no risk, no right way to play - it is not a simulator, it's just good vibes and nice customers to serve. DISCOVER PECULIAR TRINKETS Unearth knick-knacks of all kinds by chipping away at the dirt and cruft they're embedded inside, wrestling with different types of dirt that yield in different ways. RESTORE FORGOTTEN CURIOS TO GLORY Scrub all these strange items up nice and clean with your sponge to get them ready for sale! UPCYCLE INTO IMAGINATIVE NEW FORMS! Customise these curios by combining Trinkets together, turning them into strange and wonderful new items! SELL TO A PARADE OF COLOURFUL CUSTOMERS A wide range of intriguing, odd and charming customers will frequent your store, some with interesting stories to tell, others after a particular object, some just browsing... UPGRADE YOUR WORKSHOP Spend your savings to expand your tool set, and unlock more space to work in. Buy a display mat to tempt customers with specific wares, or a soak tub to clean up overnight, an honesty box for getting rid of unwanted trinkets, and more! TREAT YOURSELF Customise your space, decorate your shelves however you like, get some nice plants, change up the wallpaper and bedclothes; make it your own! MAXIMUM CHILL, ZERO PRESSURE There's a gentle limit to how much you can do in a given day but customers will return, you can potter as much as you like, and there are no fail states.

Screenshots

Chillquarium4 screens
Trash Goblin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trash Goblin at none against Chillquarium's shown. Trash Goblin also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). Chillquarium's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 45%) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Chillquarium sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Trash Goblin sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chillquarium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 402 and 185 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Chillquarium's written reviews are positive against 45% of Trash Goblin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chillquarium ships an update daily, Trash Goblin every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Chillquarium versus Trash Goblin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChillquariumTrash Goblin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (402 ratings) — better4.5 (185 ratings)
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better44.8% of reviews
Number of ratings402 — better185
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#187 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB770 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnapbreak Games ABDoghowl Games Ltd.

Customer experience

Chillquarium

All ratings190 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative19.3%

Trash Goblin

All ratings185 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral19.0%
Negative36.2%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Chillquarium

One-time5
  • Double Rainbow Odds$3.99
  • Double Offline Earnings$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
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  • Double Fish Growth Speed$4.99
  • Deluxe pack$8.99
2 purchases

Trash Goblin

One-time2
  • Base Product Sale$12.99
  • Base Offer$14.99

Questions

Is Chillquarium free?
Chillquarium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trash Goblin free?
Trash Goblin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chillquarium or Trash Goblin?
Chillquarium is rated higher. Chillquarium averages 4.8 out of 5 from 402 ratings, while Trash Goblin averages 4.5 from 185 ratings.
Do Chillquarium or Trash Goblin have ads?
Chillquarium shows ads; Trash Goblin does not.
Which is updated more often, Chillquarium or Trash Goblin?
Chillquarium ships an update daily, and Trash Goblin every 6 days. Most recently, Chillquarium was updated on October 23, 2026 and Trash Goblin on October 22, 2026.

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