# Surgeon Simulator vs Goat Simulator PAYDAY

The clearest difference is rating: Goat Simulator PAYDAY at 4.4 against Surgeon Simulator's 3.9. Goat Simulator PAYDAY also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 56%). Surgeon Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Surgeon Simulator costs $4.99 and Goat Simulator PAYDAY $7.99 up front. Goat Simulator PAYDAY sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Surgeon Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Goat Simulator PAYDAY holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Surgeon Simulator's written reviews are positive against 77% of Goat Simulator PAYDAY's.

Surgeon Simulator ships an update every 3 months, Goat Simulator PAYDAY every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surgeon Simulator | Goat Simulator PAYDAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surgeon-simulator/id814977594/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-simulator-payday/id1126714346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 491 MB | 717 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Infogrames LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758787978) | [Coffee Stain Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198183066) |

## What reviewers say

### Surgeon Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surgeon-simulator/id814977594)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Paid · Role Playing, #142 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Take on the role of a surgeon with shaky hands and attempt to save a patient through a series of increasingly absurd surgical procedures. Experience hilarious failures and unexpected outcomes as you operate.

**Highlights:** Perform absurd surgeries, Alien autopsy transplants, Heart and kidney transplants, Teeth and eyes transplants, Operate in hospital corridors, New control system, Unlock achievements, Multiplayer mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤌 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Good graphics
- 🚀 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤯 Frustrating controls
- 🤔 Limited number of levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain levels
- Controls are unresponsive at times
- Achievements reset when exiting the game

**Requested features**

- Add more surgery types (brain, ambulance, TF2)
- Improve controls and camera movement
- Add difficulty settings
- Fix achievement reset issue


### Goat Simulator PAYDAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-simulator-payday/id1126714346)

Experience the most realistic goat simulation with a criminal twist. Assemble a crew of unique characters for smash-and-grab heists, spend your ill-gotten gains on masks, and evade the police by stealing vehicles. Unlock new abilities and mutators for endless chaotic fun.

**Highlights:** Four new main goat characters with unique abilities, Perform smash & grab heists using PRANKNET, Spend stolen cash on masks for disguise and style, Steal and drive other people's cars, Unlock 14 new mutators

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classics Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing, funny, and hilarious game
- 👍 Great for kids, teens, and adults
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 💯 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive missions and content
- 🔄 Teleportation issues when switching characters
- 🚗 Buggy vehicle physics and controls

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing/glitching items and objects
- Inconsistent save data and progress loss
- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Freezing and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add more goat types and customization options
- Expand the map and add new locations to explore
- Implement local multiplayer co-op
- Add holiday-themed content and events
- Improve police AI and chases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surgeon Simulator free?

Surgeon Simulator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Goat Simulator PAYDAY free?

Goat Simulator PAYDAY costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Surgeon Simulator or Goat Simulator PAYDAY?

Goat Simulator PAYDAY is rated higher. Surgeon Simulator averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Goat Simulator PAYDAY averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Surgeon Simulator or Goat Simulator PAYDAY have ads?

Neither Surgeon Simulator nor Goat Simulator PAYDAY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Surgeon Simulator or Goat Simulator PAYDAY?

Surgeon Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and Goat Simulator PAYDAY every 2 months. Most recently, Surgeon Simulator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Goat Simulator PAYDAY on October 24, 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.*