# Godus vs Turmoil

Godus and Turmoil both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Godus's written reviews are positive against 38% of Turmoil's. Godus also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (75K vs 20K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Godus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Turmoil sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Godus against 4.5 for Turmoil. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75K and 20K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Godus's written reviews are positive against 38% of Turmoil's.

Godus ships an update every 2 weeks, Turmoil every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Godus | Turmoil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godus/id815181808/reviews)** | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turmoil/id1485507408/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **75K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 37.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 317 MB | 602 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [22Cans](https://appshunter.io/developer/551001626) | [Xiamen Leiting Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031897588) |

## What reviewers say

### Godus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godus/id815181808)

Shape a living world with your touch, nurturing followers and guiding their civilization through ages. Cast miracles or unleash destruction, uncovering mysteries and leading voyages. Experience a unique sandbox game where you play as a deity.

**Highlights:** Shape and sculpt landscapes with touch, Nurture and guide followers, Advance civilization through ages, Cast miracles and destruction, Explore mysteries and surprises, Embark on voyages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Divine Inspiration | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Shaman's Way | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 650 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| ULTIMATE Gem Hoard | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Unique and creative game concept
- 👍 Charming and pleasing aesthetics
- 🕰 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🌳 Satisfying land sculpting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear instructions and tutorials
- 🔍 Confusing and sensitive controls
- 💰 Excessive use of ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰 Slow progression and tedious grind

**Reported bugs**

- Followers getting stuck or not following instructions
- Sculpting mechanics accidentally deleting or creating land
- Saved progress not properly syncing or restoring
- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

**Requested features**

- More detailed instructions and tutorials
- Improved camera controls and sculpting tools
- Reduced reliance on ads and in-app purchases
- Faster progression and more content updates
- Better save/restore functionality to prevent data loss


### Turmoil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turmoil/id1485507408)

Engage in a 19th-century oil rush simulation. Acquire land, build pipe networks, and manage resources to outwit rivals and become a successful oil entrepreneur. Upgrade technology, invest in town shares, and rise to become the mayor.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy oil field management, Pipe network construction, Technology upgrades and new tools, Town share investment and mayor competition, Randomly seeded world for replayability, DLC with new campaigns and challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Heat Is On DLC(Discount) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deeper Underground(Discount) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic Campaign(Discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Heat Is On DLC | $1.99 | one-time |
| Deeper Underground | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Campaign | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent game
- 🕹️ Simple yet compelling gameplay
- 💰 No microtransactions
- 🕰️ Relaxing and soothing experience
- 🧠 Requires strategic thinking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall to access full game
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Concerns over privacy policy
- 🔌 Requires internet connection even for offline play
- 💳 Issues with in-app purchases not working

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial level gets stuck
- Progress not saving properly
- Language settings not working
- Leaderboard issues with cheaters

**Requested features**

- Offline play option
- More content and maps
- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to restore purchases
- More difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Godus free?

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

### Is Turmoil free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Godus or Turmoil?

Godus is rated higher. Godus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Turmoil averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do Godus or Turmoil have ads?

Both Godus and Turmoil show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Godus or Turmoil?

Godus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Turmoil every 5 weeks. Most recently, Godus was updated on October 26, 2026 and Turmoil on October 26, 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.*