# Trash Goblin vs Unfading

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unfading at 100% against Trash Goblin's 45%. Unfading also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Trash Goblin's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (185 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trash Goblin sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Unfading sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unfading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trash Goblin has 185 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Trash Goblin's written reviews are positive against 100% of Unfading's.

Trash Goblin ships an update every 6 days, Unfading every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trash Goblin | Unfading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trash-goblin/id6768982299/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfading/id6798732510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 770 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Doghowl Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805603341) | [Mannord Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798732512) |

## What reviewers say

### Trash Goblin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trash-goblin/id6768982299)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Adventure, #203 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Product Sale | $8.99 | one-time |
| Base Offer | $10.49 | one-time |


### Unfading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfading/id6798732510)

Experience inspiring true stories through interactive adventures. Make choices that shape your path, play story-driven minigames, and unlock short videos revealing the real people and events behind each narrative. Discover courage and compassion in moments that matter.

**Highlights:** Interactive branching narratives, Story-driven minigames, Unlockable short videos, Decision-based gameplay, Real-life inspired stories, Character stat building

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip - a coffee's worth | $2.99 | one-time |
| Complete the Shrine | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip - bigger | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tip - generous | $49.99 | one-time |
| Tip - very generous | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trash Goblin free?

Trash Goblin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unfading free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trash Goblin or Unfading?

Unfading is rated higher. Trash Goblin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Unfading averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Trash Goblin or Unfading have ads?

Neither Trash Goblin nor Unfading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trash Goblin or Unfading?

Trash Goblin ships an update every 6 days, and Unfading every 5 days. Most recently, Trash Goblin was updated on October 15, 2026 and Unfading on October 9, 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.*