Comparison

Trash Goblin vs Void Drifter

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

Head to head
About

Trash Goblin

Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

Void Drifter

Embark on a serene space mining adventure. Pilot a customizable ship through an endless asteroid field, scanning and salvaging resources to upgrade your vessel. Discover hidden treasures and unlock new ships in this exploration-focused experience.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated universe exploration
  • Asteroid scanning and mining
  • Ship and equipment upgrades
  • Discovery of rare objects
  • Unlockable ships with unique traits
  • Relaxing sci-fi atmosphere
Features
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Drift into the unknown. Mine. Upgrade. Explore. Become the captain of a rugged mining ship and venture into the depths of an endless asteroid field. Scan, mine and salvage valuable resources while steadily improving your ship and equipment. Void Drifter: Prospector is a calm, exploration-focused space mining game that rewards curiosity instead of speed. There are no energy timers, no forced ads and no pay-to-win mechanics—just you, your ship and the unknown. Features • Explore a vast procedurally generated universe • Scan and mine asteroids for valuable resources • Upgrade your ship with powerful modules • Discover rare objects and hidden treasures • Unlock new ships with unique characteristics • Enjoy a relaxing, atmospheric sci-fi experience Free to Try Play the opening part of the game for free. If you enjoy your journey, you can unlock the full game with a single one-time purchase. Your progress is always preserved. Active Development Void Drifter is actively being developed. New content, features and improvements will continue to arrive through future updates. Your feedback helps shape the game’s future. Thank you for supporting an independent solo developer. Every bit of feedback helps make Void Drifter even better.

Screenshots

Trash Goblin4 screens
Void Drifter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Void Drifter at every 2 weeks against Trash Goblin's monthly. Trash Goblin's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Trash Goblin sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Void Drifter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trash Goblin ships an update monthly, Void Drifter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Trash Goblin versus Void Drifter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrash GoblinVoid Drifter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB86 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDoghowl Games Ltd.Ukando Software

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Trash Goblin

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

Void Drifter

One-time1
  • Full Access$3.99

Questions

Is Trash Goblin free?
Trash Goblin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Void Drifter free?
Void Drifter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trash Goblin or Void Drifter have ads?
Neither Trash Goblin nor Void Drifter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trash Goblin or Void Drifter?
Trash Goblin ships an update monthly, and Void Drifter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Trash Goblin was updated on September 15, 2026 and Void Drifter on October 1, 2026.

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