# Goat Simulator vs BitLife

The clearest difference is price: BitLife at Free against Goat Simulator's $6.99. BitLife also leads on ratings volume (1.8M vs 9.4K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Goat Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 51%). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

BitLife is free to download; Goat Simulator costs $6.99 up front. Goat Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BitLife sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BitLife holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BitLife has 1.8M ratings behind it against 9.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Goat Simulator's written reviews are positive against 51% of BitLife's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Goat Simulator ships an update every 2 months, BitLife every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goat Simulator | BitLife |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-simulator/id868692227/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitlife-life-simulator/id1374403536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.4K | **1.8M** |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 51.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #158 | **#11** |
| Size | 716 MB | 366 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) | [Candywriter, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954685) |

## What reviewers say

### Goat Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Simulation, #164 Top Paid · Action (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


### BitLife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitlife-life-simulator/id1374403536)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Free · Role Playing, #39 Top Free · Simulation, #52 Top Grossing · Simulation, #57 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Experience a text-based life simulator where every choice shapes your destiny. Build a dream life with love and career, or embrace chaos with crime and scandal. Your virtual life story unfolds with every decision.

**Highlights:** Text-based life simulation, Choice-driven roleplaying, Build a dream life, Embrace chaos and crime, Shape your story through decisions, Interactive story unfolding

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Machine Use | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pacifier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Lifestyle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Neko Statue | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Diploma | $4.99 | one-time |
| Zoo Expansion Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Racing Expansion Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Casino Expansion Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bitizenship | $7.99 | one-time |
| Investor Expansion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Landlord Expansion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| C.U.L.T. Expansion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Fight Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| God Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bitizenship | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bitizenship + God Mode | $15.99 | one-time |
| Boss Mode | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Constantly updated
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Too many features behind paywall
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Certain mechanics feel unrealistic

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when adopting children
- Losing Bitizenship status after updates
- Certain jobs/careers not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More family-related features (grandparents, aunts/uncles, etc.)
- Ability to start own business or company
- More crime-related activities and scenarios
- Expanded education and career options
- Deeper relationships with friends and coworkers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goat Simulator free?

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

### Is BitLife free?

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

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

BitLife is rated higher. Goat Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while BitLife averages 4.8 from 1.8M ratings.

### Do Goat Simulator or BitLife have ads?

BitLife shows ads; Goat Simulator does not.

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

Goat Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and BitLife every 11 days. Most recently, Goat Simulator was updated on September 24, 2026 and BitLife on September 24, 2026.

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

Goat Simulator currently peaks at #158 in the App Store charts, and BitLife at #11. 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.*