# Nova Golf

> Realistic 3D golf simulation game with career and multiplayer modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Nuclear Nova Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf/id503868206 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nuclear Nova Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/289559290)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Sports
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 287 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf/id503868206/reviews.md

## What is Nova Golf?

Welcome to Nova Golf, the finest golfing game on the Mac! A followup to the award winning game GL Golf, Nova Golf is sure to keep you entertained and immersed for countless hours. Redesigned from the ground up, Nova Golf has everything both casual/hardcore gamers and frequent/weekend golfers could want. 

• Realistic ball physics - Everyone will enjoy the simple realism while avid golfers will be able to shape every shot and watch the ball react to all surfaces and lies 
• Stunning 3D graphics - Nova Golf adapts to each computer for the best image quality while always maintaining a smooth framerate 
• Unique courses - Locations from around the world feature distinct styles of both play and appearance. You'll know if you're in the Pennsylvania forest, Arizona desert, or on the Scottish coastline 
• Customizable characters - Level up five playing statistics while managing each avatar's wardrobe and physical appearance 
• Career mode - Play as both an amateur and professional and progress by winning the required qualifiers and tournaments 
• Multiplayer - Challenge up to three of your friends and play at the same time 
• Purchase custom clubs and golf balls using both virtual currency earned in game and through In-App Purchase 
• High replay value - No hole is the same when varying the white/blue/green tees, five pin locations, and three environmental difficulty settings 
• Custom music made specifically for Nova Golf 
• Best rounds list for each course/difficulty setting 

System Requirements: iOS 7+
iPhone 4+
iPad 2+
iPad Mini+
iPod Touch 4th+

If you like Nova Golf, make sure to check out Nuclear Nova's other games, all available for the Mac/iPhone/iPad/iPod. 
• GL Golf, the predecessor to Nova Golf, is still actively developed and has over 35 unique courses! Thousands of golfers are posting scorecards online every day with this golf classic 
• Pinball Shuffle and Pinball Massacre are two unique comic book arcade style pinball tables 
• Barnyard Blaster is a unique shooter with plenty of weapons, animals, and environments 
• Rocket Golf gives golf a new twist with its unique 2D side scrolling gameplay 
• Liquid Defense, Hydrothermal, and Escape are our three classic puzzle/simulator games 
• Fractal 3D and ASCII Art are our first non-game apps

## Key features

- Realistic ball physics
- Stunning 3D graphics
- Unique global courses
- Customizable characters
- Career mode
- Multiplayer challenges
- In-app purchases for clubs/balls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dozen of all Balls | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Experience | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Driver | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Mulligans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level Overdrive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Character Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #168 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 92)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf/id503868206/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Not bad

*2024-12-06*

I find it a pleasurable way to unwind. Not perfect, putting can be unfair, but I’m not looking for an arcade level game on my phone.

### 1/5 — Does not work with iOS 18.1.1

*2024-11-27*

After installing iOS 18.1.1, Nova Golf loads but freezes. I can select practice and select a course but the start button does nothing.

### 2/5 — 3/4 of the screen

*2023-08-31*

I love the old game except the putting. Tried the new game lite and thought it was okay but definitely needed full screen to appreciate. Well I bought full version and the game itself is still only 3/4 of the screen. I emailed the team and have not heard back. I’m going to ask for refund. Too bad, I love the no frills golf games. They are hard to come by. This would have been a welcomed version.

### 1/5 — Horrible Cash Grab

*2021-12-05*

Absolute joke. Game opens in a small window in the corner of your screen and requires an unbelievable amount of in app purchases. Yeah it’s only $2 but this is a very misleading and disappointing game. Be careful with games by this company. A lot of work needs to be done here and perhaps a good look at their moral compass

### 4/5 — Ok, but Needs upgrade

*2020-01-21*

This game isn’t bad for 2 bucks. I bought it and enjoy it except for the putting. The game has some nice courses and decent but dated graphics. What I like is that it is a pure golf game without ridiculous things like special balls, or challenges although you can have up to 4 friends play. I just like to play solo which I can. No account to sign in to but it still keeps your best scores stored locally. My biggest gripe is the putting. It is way too difficult to “read”  putts with their grid and moving dots. I have 4 putted some greens!  The developers need to update this as well as add some “famous” courses. No updates in 4 years so maybe the developers have abandoned this game

### 1/5 — Need refund

*2019-08-29*

I want my money back, can’t even play the game due to it only opening in the corner of my screen won’t even go full screen!!!!!!! HOW DO I GET A REFUND!??

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2019-08-20*

It works very well, it’s a lot of fun to play. Challenging but not impossible. Overall intuitive user interface, and one of the better golf experiences I have had on IOS.

Definitely worth the price if you enjoy golf on the go. 👍😁

### 4/5 — Good game

*2018-12-03*

Very entertaining

### 5/5 — It can take a handful of games to grow on you.More you play the challenge it gets..

*2018-09-22, version 1.150*

Really like this game!

### 4/5 — Nova Golf

*2018-08-17*

Good game lots of fun. Would be nice to see how greens run when chipping. Putting alignment needs a little improvement.

## Frequently asked questions about Nova Golf

### What is Nova Golf?

Nova Golf is a realistic 3D golf simulation game designed for iOS devices. It offers immersive gameplay with realistic ball physics, stunning graphics, and a variety of unique courses from around the world. The game includes a career mode, multiplayer challenges, and character customization options.

### What are the key features of Nova Golf?

Key features include realistic ball physics that react to surfaces and lies, stunning 3D graphics with smooth framerates, unique courses inspired by real-world locations, customizable characters with upgradable statistics, a career mode for progression, and multiplayer modes to challenge friends. Players can also purchase custom clubs and golf balls.

### How does Nova Golf make money?

Nova Golf is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for virtual currency, which can be used to buy custom clubs and golf balls. This allows players to enhance their gaming experience through optional purchases.

### What devices is Nova Golf compatible with?

Nova Golf is compatible with iOS 7 and later. It supports iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, iPad Mini, and iPod Touch 4th generation and later. This ensures a wide range of Apple devices can run the game.

### What are some common use cases for Nova Golf?

Users can enjoy Nova Golf for casual entertainment, practicing their virtual golf skills, competing in challenging career modes, or engaging in friendly multiplayer matches with friends. The diverse courses and realistic physics offer a compelling experience for both casual and dedicated golfers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.160 — 2024-11-14

iOS 18 Support (Required)
iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12 Mini, 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus ,14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus , 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16, 16 Plus , 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, SE (2nd/3rd Gen) Support
iPad 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Mini 6th, 7th, Air 4th, 5th, 6th, Pro 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Support
Removed iAd and other game advertisements

### 1.150 — 2015-11-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added a new course available with in-app purchase (Nova Golf)
Fixed wind arrow direction
Fixed pin location on Spyglass Ridge hole 4 (Nova Golf)
Increased certain asset resolutions (iOS)
Requires iOS 8.0+ (iOS)
Compatible with iOS 9.0+ (iOS)
Compatible with iPhone 6s/6s+, iPad Mini 4, iPod 6th Generation (iOS)

### 1.140 — 2015-08-01

Added a new course available with in-app purchase
Less resource usage and memory crashes
Fixed rankings on Pinball Shuffle open
Improved lag when saving game
Fixed pin location on Spyglass Ridge hole 1

### 1.130 — 2014-10-28

iPhone 6 and 6+ Support (iOS)
iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 Support (iOS)
Fixed a bug where music could not be playing from the device (iOS)
Increase resolution iPhone 5s (iOS)
Water graphics optimizations
Fixed Power Up button from disappearing
Fixed lost arrows
Fixed gravity effecting particle/text alerts
Fixed wind arrow
Overhead green view is now the first view in selection mode
Several other bug fixes

### 1.120 — 2014-07-14

Less memory usage
Fixed issue switching between tournaments and the range
Fixed wind blowing things away that shouldn't be blown
Green Under Regulation stat only counts par 5 holes
Fixed future achievement stats
Fixed driving range textures
User interface tweaks
Various other fixes

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## More apps by Nuclear Nova Software

- [GL Golf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gl-golf/id289559287)
- [GL Golf Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gl-golf-lite/id292074807)
- [Escape](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape/id301045022)
- [Escape Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-lite/id301045390)
- [GL Golf Deluxe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gl-golf-deluxe/id301557622)
- [Rocket Golf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-golf/id326169617)

All apps by Nuclear Nova Software: https://appshunter.io/developer/289559290

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