Comparison

Goat Simulator vs Dog Simulator 2022

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

Head to head
About

Goat Simulator

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
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Goat Simulator is the latest in goat simulation technology, bringing next-gen goat simulation to YOU. You no longer have to fantasize about being a goat, your mobile dreams have finally come true! Gameplay-wise, Goat Simulator is all about causing as much destruction as you possibly can as a goat. It has been compared to an old-school skating game, except instead of being a skater, you're a goat, and instead of doing tricks, you wreck stuff. more! When it comes to goats, not even the sky is the limit, as you can probably just bug through it and crash the game. DISCLAIMER Goat Simulator is a completely stupid game and, to be honest, you should probably spend your money on something else, such as a hula hoop, a pile of bricks, or maybe pool your money together with your friends and buy a real goat. KEY FEATURES * You can be a goat * Get points for wrecking stuff - brag to your friends that you're the alpha goat * MILLIONS OF BUGS! We're only eliminating the crash-bugs, everything else is hilarious and we're keeping it * In-game physics that bug out all the time * Seriously look at that goat's neck * You can be a goat

About

Dog Simulator 2022

Experience life as a mischievous dog in various environments, from a farm to a beach. Engage in hundreds of fun interactions, unlock accessories, and play with friends in multiplayer modes. Enjoy new survival challenges and dress-up options.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of fun interactions
  • Multiple interactive locations
  • Survival mode challenges
  • Multiplayer levels
  • Dress-up accessories
  • Photo sharing
Features
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A real dog in a real house causing mischief and having fun. Hundreds of fun interactions in great environments for hours of solid good fun. NEW: the more days you have cat simulator installed the faster you collect diamonds and coins - unlock those pets and accessories even faster! up to 5x bonus! NEW: SURVIVAL MODE: mom and dad want to give you a bath - don't let them catch you! hide behind the sofa or run away. MULTIPLAYER: 6 new Multiplayer levels Check out the accessories - hats, helmets, moustaches, glasses and loads more then take a photo and share it on Facebook or Twitter with your friends. LOCATIONS: Farm Level : Lets help drive a tractor? Go on quests to help the crows and help the horses escape! Playground: Want to fly on a kite, eat ice cream or go on the swings? Schools out! Play Dominos, Ride on a skateboard, play in the gym. Home: Dads playing golf - lets play too and steal the ball. Whats cooking in the kitchen? Interact with the family - If you're nice maybe they'll feed you. Garden: Chase ducks, help with the planting, make friends with the dogs in the garden or maybe the squirrels? Beach: Jetski? set off some fireworks, play in a band, dig sand with a dozer, build a sand castle and more! DRESS UP: All accessories, places and pets can be unlocked for free, GAME: Use the joypad to move around and swipe the screen to get a 360 degree view of your pet. New: play in HD or SD quality mode.

Screenshots

Goat Simulator4 screens
Dog Simulator 20224 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dog Simulator 2022 at Free against Goat Simulator's $6.99. Dog Simulator 2022 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (34K vs 9.4K). Goat Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, 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

Dog Simulator 2022 is free to download; Goat Simulator costs $6.99 up front. Goat Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dog Simulator 2022 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dog Simulator 2022 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.4K and 34K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 76% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Goat Simulator versus Dog Simulator 2022: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoat SimulatorDog Simulator 2022
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (9.4K ratings)4.7 (34K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better76.4% of reviews
Number of ratings9.4K34K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size716 MB274 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCoffee Stain PublishingMobile-Apps ltd

Customer experience

Goat Simulator

All ratings9,349 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews520 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative15.8%

Dog Simulator 2022

All ratings33,979 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews462 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative15.6%

User reviews

Goat Simulator

From 9.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🐐 Hilarious and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Unique and creative concept
  • 🤩 Addictive and entertaining
  • 🤯 Glitches and bugs add to the experience
  • 🤖 Variety of playable characters and abilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 Performance issues and battery drain
  • 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
  • 🤔 Repetitive and gets boring over time

Dog Simulator 2022

From 34K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🐶 Cute and fun dog game
  • 👍 Ability to dress up and customize dogs
  • 🤩 Enjoyable for dog lovers
  • 💎 Earn coins and gems to unlock new content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy gameplay (e.g. getting stuck, walking through walls)
  • 🤖 Creepy or unnatural human character animations
  • 🕰️ Limited time to explore each location
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Lack of interactive features with humans/environment

Bugs and requests

Goat Simulator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress and unlocks being lost after crashes
  • Certain goat abilities not functioning as expected
  • Glitches causing players to get stuck or softlocked

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Dog Simulator 2022

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Multiplayer issues (e.g. random players joining, password not working)
  • Glitches causing character to get stuck or fall through the floor
  • Inability to purchase certain items (e.g. Santa hat)

Requested features

5 requests
  • More dog breeds and customization options
  • Expanded map with new locations to explore
  • Ability to chat with other players
  • Longer survival mode challenges
  • More ways to interact with the world (e.g. playing fetch, bathing dog)

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Goat Simulator

One-time10
  • Unlock PAYDAY goats$0.99
  • Unlock MMO goats$0.99
  • Unlock Waste of Space goats$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlock base goats$0.99
  • Unlock GoatZ goats$0.99
  • Zombie Pack$1.99
  • Fantasy Pack$1.99
  • Space Pack$1.99
  • Prank Pack$1.99
  • Get all unlockable Goats$2.99
5 purchases

Dog Simulator 2022

One-time5
  • Pack 1$0.99
  • Pack 2$1.99
  • Pack 3$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Pack 4$6.99
  • Pack 5$14.99

Questions

Is Goat Simulator free?
Goat Simulator costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Dog Simulator 2022 free?
Dog Simulator 2022 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Goat Simulator or Dog Simulator 2022?
Dog Simulator 2022 is rated higher. Goat Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Dog Simulator 2022 averages 4.7 from 34K ratings.
Do Goat Simulator or Dog Simulator 2022 have ads?
Dog Simulator 2022 shows ads; Goat Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Goat Simulator or Dog Simulator 2022?
Goat Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Dog Simulator 2022 every 2 months. Most recently, Goat Simulator was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dog Simulator 2022 on October 29, 2026.

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