# Trash Goblin vs Duskroot

The clearest difference is rating: Trash Goblin at 4.5 against Duskroot's 2.0. Trash Goblin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Duskroot's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trash Goblin sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Duskroot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trash Goblin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trash Goblin has 155 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Trash Goblin's written reviews are positive against 25% of Duskroot's.

Trash Goblin ships an update weekly, Duskroot daily. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trash Goblin | Duskroot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trash-goblin/id6768982299/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskroot/id6804491886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **155** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **42.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 770 MB | 332 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Doghowl Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805603341) | [Midknight Entertainment LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789766863) |

## What reviewers say

### Trash Goblin

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Adventure, #172 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 |


### Duskroot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskroot/id6804491886)

Cultivate crops, manage a shop, and explore dangerous mines in this cozy farming adventure. Develop your character through a unique skill tree and make strategic decisions in both commerce and combat.

**Highlights:** Farming and crop cultivation, Shop management and haggling, Mine exploration with combat, Branching skill tree progression, Optional rewarded ads, Cosmetic in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rootkeeper's Pact | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trash Goblin free?

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

### Is Duskroot free?

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

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

Trash Goblin is rated higher. Trash Goblin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Duskroot averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Trash Goblin or Duskroot have ads?

Duskroot shows ads; Trash Goblin does not.

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

Trash Goblin ships an update weekly, and Duskroot daily. Most recently, Trash Goblin was updated on October 11, 2026 and Duskroot 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.*