# Surgeon Simulator vs Goat Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Goat Simulator at 4.5 against Surgeon Simulator's 3.8. Goat Simulator also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 56%) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 1.1K). Surgeon Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Surgeon Simulator costs $4.99 and Goat Simulator $6.99 up front. Goat Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Surgeon Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Goat Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goat Simulator has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Surgeon Simulator's written reviews are positive against 77% of Goat Simulator's.

Surgeon Simulator ships an update every 3 months, Goat Simulator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surgeon Simulator | Goat Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surgeon-simulator/id814977594/reviews) | **[4.5 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-simulator/id868692227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **9.4K** |
| 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 | **#96** | #125 |
| Size | 491 MB | 716 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| 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:** #96 Top Paid · Role Playing, #192 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-simulator/id868692227)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Paid · Action, #128 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience the ultimate goat simulation where you cause as much destruction as possible. This game offers next-gen goat simulation with hilarious physics and millions of bugs. Wreck everything and earn points for your chaotic endeavors.

**Highlights:** Become a goat, Cause destruction for points, Millions of bugs and hilarious physics, In-game physics that bug out, Brag to friends about your goat skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock PAYDAY goats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock MMO goats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Waste of Space goats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock base goats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock GoatZ goats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Prank Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get all unlockable Goats | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐐 Hilarious and fun gameplay
- 👍 Unique and creative concept
- 🤩 Addictive and entertaining
- 🤯 Glitches and bugs add to the experience
- 🤖 Variety of playable characters and abilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Performance issues and battery drain
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
- 🤔 Repetitive and gets boring over time

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and unlocks being lost after crashes
- Certain goat abilities not functioning as expected
- Glitches causing players to get stuck or softlocked

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments to explore
- Ability to play with friends online
- Improved graphics and visuals
- Additional goat characters and abilities
- Better optimization for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surgeon Simulator free?

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

### Is Goat Simulator free?

Goat Simulator costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Goat Simulator is rated higher. Surgeon Simulator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Goat Simulator averages 4.5 from 9.4K ratings.

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

Neither Surgeon Simulator nor Goat Simulator shows ads.

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

Surgeon Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and Goat Simulator every 2 months. Most recently, Surgeon Simulator was updated on October 1, 2026 and Goat Simulator on October 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Surgeon Simulator or Goat Simulator?

Surgeon Simulator currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and Goat Simulator at #125. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*