# Goat Simulator vs Wild Hunt

The clearest difference is price: Wild Hunt at Free against Goat Simulator's $6.99. Wild Hunt also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Goat Simulator's advantage is chart position (#130 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Wild Hunt is free to download; Goat Simulator costs $6.99 up front. Goat Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Wild Hunt sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wild Hunt holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.4K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Goat Simulator's written reviews are positive against 88% of Wild Hunt's.

Goat Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Wild Hunt every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goat Simulator | Wild Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-simulator/id868692227/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-hunt-hunter-simulator/id1164890160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.4K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 716 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Coffee Stain Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198183066) | [Ten Square Games S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/705126873) |

## What reviewers say

### Goat Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Action, #131 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


### Wild Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-hunt-hunter-simulator/id1164890160)

Embark on a realistic hunting adventure with this simulation game. Engage in shooting various animals across diverse global locations, upgrade your gear, and compete in online PvP battles and tournaments. Join or create hunting clubs to team up with friends and other enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 3D hunting and shooting simulation, Global hunting locations, Variety of animals to hunt, Weapon and gear upgrades, Online 1v1 PvP competitions, Hunting clubs and team events, Tournaments and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offerpack 1d | $0.99 | one-time |
| Machinepack 1i | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eventpack 1e | $0.99 | one-time |
| eventpack 1g | $0.99 | one-time |
| Machinepack Chain 2a | $1.99 | one-time |
| wof_supercharge_4.T4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Duck Hunter Pocket Money | $4.99 | one-time |
| Animal Hunter Special Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deer Hunter Small pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offerpack 10a | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offerpack 10b | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offerpack 10C | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deer Hunter Medium pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎯 Realistic hunting experience
- 💯 Great for hunting enthusiasts
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 🏆 Challenging and competitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🔫 Unrealistic weapon mechanics
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI opponents in duels
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Claim button not working
- Infinite loading screen issues
- Game freezing and crashing
- Upgrades not registering properly
- Duels not finding opponents

**Requested features**

- Open world exploration
- More diverse animal selection
- Ability to move and walk around
- Improved weapon customization
- Easier access to better equipment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goat Simulator free?

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

### Is Wild Hunt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Goat Simulator or Wild Hunt?

Wild Hunt is rated higher. Goat Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Wild Hunt averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Goat Simulator or Wild Hunt have ads?

Neither Goat Simulator nor Wild Hunt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goat Simulator or Wild Hunt?

Goat Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Wild Hunt every 3 weeks. Most recently, Goat Simulator was updated on September 26, 2026 and Wild Hunt on September 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.*