# Goat Evolution vs Grumpy Goats

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Goat Evolution at 9.5K against Grumpy Goats's 2. Grumpy Goats's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Goat Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Grumpy Goats sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grumpy Goats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goat Evolution has 9.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Goat Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, Grumpy Goats every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goat Evolution | Grumpy Goats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-evolution-evolve-and-merge/id956302035/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-goats/id1589498167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Verge Games Limited liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589497322) |

## What reviewers say

### Goat Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-evolution-evolve-and-merge/id956302035)

Combine mutant goats to evolve them into bizarre and exotic forms. Discover new species, earn coins, and unlock upgrades in this evolutionary clicker game. Explore multiple endings and enjoy unique doodle-style illustrations.

**Highlights:** Combine goats to evolve new species, Discover over 30 goat species, Earn goat poop coins, Upgrade creatures and gameplay, Multiple possible endings, Incremental clicker mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ads removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| instant coins multiplier | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| pack of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack of gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐐 Cute and fun goat game
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining gameplay
- 🤩 Variety of goat mutations
- 💫 Relaxing and mindless experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (disappearing hats, freezing, etc.)
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 💰 Feels pay-to-win at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Goats not merging properly
- Game crashes on startup
- Purchases not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize goat colors
- Offline crate opening/auto-collect feature
- Cloud save/sync across devices
- More level variety beyond just merging goats


### Grumpy Goats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-goats/id1589498167)

Launch grumpy goats from a cannon to defeat sheep before they build defenses. Collect coins to unlock new goats and power-ups like helmets and jetpacks. Compete with friends and earn stars on every level.

**Highlights:** Launch goats from a cannon, Defeat sheep before they build fortresses, Unlock new goats with coins, Collect Goat Cards with item abilities, Find hidden treasure chests, Earn 3 stars on every level, Compete with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Goat Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Goat Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Goat Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goat Evolution free?

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

### Is Grumpy Goats free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Goat Evolution or Grumpy Goats?

Grumpy Goats is rated higher. Goat Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Grumpy Goats averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Goat Evolution or Grumpy Goats have ads?

Both Goat Evolution and Grumpy Goats show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goat Evolution or Grumpy Goats?

Goat Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, and Grumpy Goats every 3 weeks. Most recently, Goat Evolution was updated on September 24, 2026 and Grumpy Goats on June 5, 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.*