# Tiny Goalie vs Save! Hero Goalkeeper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tiny Goalie at 84% against Save! Hero Goalkeeper's 30%. Tiny Goalie also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Save! Hero Goalkeeper's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 54) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Goalie sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Save! Hero Goalkeeper sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Save! Hero Goalkeeper holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save! Hero Goalkeeper has 1.2K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Tiny Goalie's written reviews are positive against 30% of Save! Hero Goalkeeper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tiny Goalie ships an update every 2 weeks, Save! Hero Goalkeeper monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Goalie | Save! Hero Goalkeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-goalie/id812379894/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-hero-goalkeeper/id1400709453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 499 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fat Fish Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/720681354) | [COCODIGITAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654036074) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Goalie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-goalie/id812379894)

Test your reflexes in this addictive soccer game. Slide your goalie to block incoming balls and dodge flying water bottles. Collect coins for special modes and earn medals to prove your skills.

**Highlights:** Slide to move goalie, Save soccer balls, Avoid water bottles, Collect coins, Coin frenzy mode, Earn medals, Challenge friends

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second Chance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Second Chance & Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Teams & No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glove of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boot of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Trophy of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Goal of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and fun
- 👍 Good time killer
- 👍 Enjoyable for all ages
- 👍 Great pixel art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 😠 Boring after a while
- 😠 Frustrating ads for kids
- 😠 Game resets progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Update caused widescreen issue
- Game resets progress after save

**Requested features**

- Paid version to remove ads
- Make soccer ball pixelated
- Vary ball bounce/catch


### Save! Hero Goalkeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-hero-goalkeeper/id1400709453)

Step into the shoes of a professional soccer goalkeeper and defend your team's goal. Experience realistic match action, train your skills, and unlock new gear through an exciting loot system. Become a legend by saving every shot and leading your team to victory.

**Highlights:** Play as a professional goalkeeper, Realistic soccer match action, Train and upgrade equipment, Loot system with pack opening, Intuitive touch controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 Bills | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Bills | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 600 Bills | $8.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 2 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 2 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Bills | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 💡 Realistic goalkeeper experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 🐛 Level 10 glitch
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Unrealistic ball curve

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes at level 10
- Kicks player out of game mid-match
- Disconnects due to internet issues even with good connection
- Controls feel unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add goalkeeper movement
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Fix level 10 bug
- Enhance responsiveness of controls
- Adjust ball physics for more realistic curve


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Goalie free?

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

### Is Save! Hero Goalkeeper free?

Save! Hero Goalkeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Goalie or Save! Hero Goalkeeper?

Save! Hero Goalkeeper is rated higher. Tiny Goalie averages 4.1 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Save! Hero Goalkeeper averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Tiny Goalie or Save! Hero Goalkeeper have ads?

Neither Tiny Goalie nor Save! Hero Goalkeeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Goalie or Save! Hero Goalkeeper?

Tiny Goalie ships an update every 2 weeks, and Save! Hero Goalkeeper monthly. Most recently, Tiny Goalie was updated on October 14, 2026 and Save! Hero Goalkeeper on October 17, 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.*