# Goodwall vs The Empty Roll

The clearest difference is rating: The Empty Roll at 5.0 against Goodwall's 4.3. The Empty Roll also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Goodwall's advantage is ratings volume (348 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Goodwall sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. The Empty Roll asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Empty Roll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goodwall has 348 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Goodwall's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Empty Roll's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goodwall | The Empty Roll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodwall-learn-and-earn/id857868585/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-empty-roll/id6761149933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **348** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 239 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Goodwall SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/857868588) | [Doug Hantke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811426781) |

## What reviewers say

### Goodwall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodwall-learn-and-earn/id857868585)

This social education app helps you prepare for your future by offering interactive learning experiences on emerging job markets. Train in-demand skills, earn rewards, and connect with a supportive community of learners. Discover new opportunities and build your talent profile.

**Highlights:** Interactive learning experiences, Skill training (AI, creativity, green jobs), Earn rewards and scholarships, Connect with a supportive community, Build a talent profile, Discover future job opportunities

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goodwall Premium | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great community and networking
- 💡 Lots of opportunities (scholarships, internships, etc.)
- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎉 Inspiring and motivating
- 📈 Helpful for university/career planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🌐 Limited availability in certain regions
- 🤔 Confusing or inconsistent features

**Reported bugs**

- Birthday/age selection not working properly
- Achievements/dates being changed automatically
- Inability to log in or create an account
- Location being displayed without user consent

**Requested features**

- Add more universities and colleges from around the world
- Improve the birthday/age selection process
- Provide an option to delete user accounts
- Enhance the filtering and search capabilities


### The Empty Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-empty-roll/id6761149933)

Explore highly-rated local eateries, from bakeries to food trucks, and contribute to a community-driven guide. Earn points, unlock achievements, and compete on leaderboards while discovering culinary gems.

**Highlights:** Discover local bakeries, restaurants, and food trucks, Interactive map for finding nearby vendors, Rate products and share experiences, Earn points and unlock achievements, Climb leaderboards and become a food authority, Connect with fellow food lovers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goodwall free?

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

### Is The Empty Roll free?

The Empty Roll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Goodwall or The Empty Roll?

The Empty Roll is rated higher. Goodwall averages 4.3 out of 5 from 348 ratings, while The Empty Roll averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Goodwall or The Empty Roll have ads?

Neither Goodwall nor The Empty Roll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goodwall or The Empty Roll?

Goodwall ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Empty Roll every 3 weeks. Most recently, Goodwall was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Empty Roll on October 11, 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.*