Comparison

Godus vs MoonBox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Godus

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
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** Winner of App Store Best of 2014 ** YOU are about to PLAY GOD. Rule over a living, breathing world. It is as SIMPLE to play with as it is AWE-INSPIRING to behold. Feel truly powerful in the most delightful, charming and tactile world you have ever held in your hands. • Use your touch to physically shape, mold and sculpt every inch of the landscape, making it unique to you. • Be loved and worshipped by tiny, devoted Followers. Watch them live, learn, and grow in a fully simulated world. • Nurture the growth of a civilization as it rises from the dawn of the primitive age and advances throughout the ages of humanity. • Cast miracles of both beauty and destruction: sculpt rivers and grow forests, or throw meteors and spread fires. • Uncover a wealth of mysteries and surprises waiting to be found above and below the landscape. • Guide your Followers as they embark on regular voyages to new and uncharted lands that hold great rewards. There has never been an experience quite like this before, and it will continue to evolve as you do. Come and lead an incredible journey that’s waiting for you to make it your own. Godus is brought to you by legendary designer and inventor of the GOD GAME; Peter Molyneux. His previous acclaimed creations have been the original releases of Theme Park, Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, Fable, Theme Hospital, Syndicate, and Populous. Get more out of Godus by visiting www.facebook.com/godusgame Please note: A network connection is required to play.

About

MoonBox

Control a supercomputer on a distant planet to prevent war between three hostile races. Create and command armies using unique genetic codes, experiment with life forms, and shape the outcome of epic ragdoll physics battles in a dynamic sandbox world.

Highlights
  • Ragdoll physics combat
  • Create custom armies
  • Epic space battles
  • Dynamic sandbox world
  • Alien invasion mechanics
  • Advanced strategy gameplay
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Welcome to MoonBox – The Ultimate Ragdoll Space Battle! Step into the thrilling world of MoonBox, a unique sandbox simulation where you are the most advanced supercomputer in the universe. Sent on a mission to a distant planet, your objective is to prevent a catastrophic war between three hostile races: humans, mutant plant-animals, and powerful aliens. In MoonBox, you must create, control, and experiment with life forms to understand their behavior and ultimately find peace. In this exciting ragdoll simulation, you’ll create armies using the genetic codes of these three distinct races. But beware—each race is naturally aggressive, and they will engage in epic battle as soon as they meet. In MoonBox, it’s up to you to bring balance to the chaos, or witness endless war as your creations clash. Key Features: Ragdoll Physics: Experience the chaotic combat of MoonBox with ragdoll mechanics, making every battle unpredictable and exciting. Create Armies: Design and customize your own army in MoonBox using human, mutant, and alien DNA. Mix and match traits to create hybrid species or keep them pure for ultimate survival. Epic Space Battles: Command your army in massive battle scenarios against rival factions. Whether it’s humans versus aliens or mutants versus both, the outcomes of these ragdoll clashes in MoonBox will keep you coming back for more. Sandbox World: Explore the dynamic world of MoonBox, where you control everything. Terraform the planet, modify landscapes, and create your own scenarios—whether it’s peace or total war, it’s in your hands. Alien Invasion: The alien race brings advanced technology and mysterious powers into MoonBox. Can your army stand up to their superior space technology? Fight for Space: Set on a distant planet in space, MoonBox challenges you to guide your creations to victory, and hopefully, peace. The outcome of these epic battles will depend on your strategy. Advanced Strategy and Sandbox Gameplay MoonBox is more than just a ragdoll simulation. You’ll need to strategically build your army, understand the unique strengths of humans, mutants, and aliens, and prepare for intense space battles. The sandbox nature of MoonBox gives you complete freedom to experiment—create alliances, wage all-out war, or find creative solutions to the conflicts on the planet. Will your army lead the way to victory, or will you be caught in an endless cycle of battle? The choice is yours in MoonBox, the ultimate space adventure. Infinite Possibilities With its sandbox format and ragdoll physics, MoonBox offers endless replayability. Create new armies, set up different battle scenarios, and watch as each outcome unfolds in surprising ways. The galaxy is your playground in MoonBox—use your creativity to experiment and create your own path to peace or dominance. Prepare for the ultimate ragdoll battle in MoonBox. Whether you’re experimenting with the mysterious alien race, forming powerful armies, or waging an epic war, the fate of this space planet is in your hands.

Screenshots

Godus4 screens
MoonBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Godus at 4.6 against MoonBox's 4.0. Godus also leads on ratings volume (75K vs 248) and review sentiment (73% vs 64%). MoonBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Godus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MoonBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Godus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Godus has 75K ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Godus's written reviews are positive against 64% of MoonBox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Godus ships an update every 2 weeks, MoonBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Godus versus MoonBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGodusMoonBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (75K ratings) — better4.0 (248 ratings)
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews — better63.7% of reviews
Number of ratings75K — better248
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size317 MB211 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer22CansArtem Karpenko

Customer experience

Godus

All ratings75,427 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews2,515 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative16.2%

MoonBox

All ratings248 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral14.6%
Negative21.6%

User reviews

Godus

From 75K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🔍 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

MoonBox

From 248 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun game
  • 👍 Good concept
  • 👍 Potential for improvement
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Premium content locked
  • 🔋 Performance issues and lag
  • 👎 Lack of content and features

Bugs and requests

Godus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Addition of new gameplay elements like wildlife and trading

MoonBox

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saving issues and lost progress
  • Premium subscription bugs
  • Freezing and crashes
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

6 requests
  • More buildings and units
  • Improved AI and unit behavior
  • Ability to disable friendly fire
  • Difficulty settings for Survival mode
  • Multiplayer and faction alliances
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  • Terrain features like forests and water

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Godus

One-time10
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Divine Inspiration$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • 50 Gems$4.99
  • 120 Gems$9.99
  • The Shaman's Way$9.99
  • 250 Gems$19.99
  • 650 Gems$49.99
  • ULTIMATE Gem Hoard$49.99
  • 1400 Gems$99.99
1 purchases

MoonBox

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Godus free?
Godus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoonBox free?
MoonBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Godus or MoonBox?
Godus is rated higher. Godus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while MoonBox averages 4.0 from 248 ratings.
Do Godus or MoonBox have ads?
Godus shows ads; MoonBox does not.
Which is updated more often, Godus or MoonBox?
Godus ships an update every 2 weeks, and MoonBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Godus was updated on September 25, 2026 and MoonBox on August 20, 2026.

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