# Stinger Golf — user reviews > 64 indexed App Store user reviews of Stinger Golf by WTTR Labs LLC, rated 4.40/5 from 90 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stinger-golf/id6480521873/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stinger-golf/id6480521873.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 62 · 4★ 15 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 7 ## What do users think of Stinger Golf? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 😊 Highly engaging and addictive gameplay - 🎮 Intuitive one-touch controls - 🆓 No ads or intrusive monetization - 🏌️ Realistic golf mechanics and physics - 🎨 Clean, simple design - 🌍 Global leaderboard competition - ⚡ Smooth performance and no crashes - 👤 Impressive work by solo developer - 🎯 Rewarding shot mechanics - 📱 Easy to pick up and play **Cons** - 🐛 Ball physics inconsistent and unrealistic - 🎮 Club selection controls too complicated - ⛳ Fairway and green friction/rolling mechanics problematic - 🔄 Repetitive course design - 📊 Limited visual variety and graphics - 🎯 Putting is overly difficult - 🎨 Camera controls restrictive - ⚙️ Power adjustment system inflexible - 🏌️ Chipping mechanics underdeveloped - 🎪 Limited course diversity **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes after checking leaderboard - Ball phases through floor on green edges - 0% power swing bug when releasing without swinging - Ball rolls unrealistically slow on slopes - Inconsistent shot results from identical swings - Flag remains in hole during putting - Club selection doesn't default to driver on tee box - Inconsistent ball bounce mechanics - Spin mechanics unrealistic on different grass types **Most requested features** - Auto club selection based on yardage - More par 5 holes - Additional courses and environments - Club upgrade or progression system - Course creator/custom hole builder - Ability to reduce power before swing - Pull pin option for putting - Caddy recommendation system - Different club sets with varied mechanics - Backspin control menu improvements - Draw and fade shot shaping - Water hazards and varied obstacles - Bunker difficulty improvements - Mute button for audio - Record keeping system outside Game Center - Daily/tournament leaderboards - Automatic putter selection on greens - Consistent wind throughout course - Low draw stinger and high cut shot options - Flop shot mechanics - Club loft adjustment without draw/fade - Ball speed-up option for slow rolling ## Newest reviews (15 of 64) ### 4/5 — Lots of Potential *2026-01-12, version 1.25* More par 5s, overall the game is super fun ### 4/5 — Fun game, needs a couple quick fixes *2025-09-12* Club selection for par 4s and 5s needs to default to driver at the tee box. So frustrating lining up a shot and then hitting a 9i. Also a club upgrade system, or boost system per round or hole with certain perks would be an interesting feature. Keep it up ### 5/5 — Simple Fun *2025-07-22, version 1.25* Great design. Easy to play and understand. Perfect balance between challenging and fun. Waiting for more courses to come! ### 5/5 — Review *2025-07-17* Wish it would switch to the golf club that would be best to use since controls are complicated. the gam takes patience and makes you enjoy the experience. I would not recommend to get the gam if you rush through games, but this game is perfect if your willing to sit and spend time on the golf course ### 5/5 — Awesome game *2025-07-16, version 1.25* Love this game so much, hoping for some new courses to be released soon! Would it be possible to add a setting that could change the loft of a club without having to hit a draw/fade, especially with the 60 degree around the greens for flop shots? ### 5/5 — Great game *2025-07-09, version 1.25* Best golf game, no ads ### 5/5 — Great game; Suggestions *2025-07-01* Out of all of the mobile golf games I’ve played, this one comes in contention for my favorites and I’ve played it for probably an hour. Despite my suggestions below, still a lovely and relaxing game to play. Suggestion #1: I understand with graphical changes comes file size, but perhaps add more trees, bushes, etc. Suggestion #2: A variety in clubs would be awesome that unlock different things like shot length, or spin rate. Perhaps a a way unlock them via coins, or through a top position on the leaderboard, etc. An alternative to that would be arch type or skill unlocks to increase power, forgiveness, etc. Suggestion #3: Maybe separate slope from the actual yardage so it’s something we have to take into consideration in our shot. Unless it already is lol. Loving the game so far, very smooth mechanics. ### 5/5 — great game *2025-06-25, version 1.25* seriously dont know how this game doesn’t have more downloads. theres no adds, the gameplay is solid, and the overall vibe is good ### 5/5 — Great just needs some work *2025-06-24* Game is pretty good. I wish the game would automatically choose ur club as the one that’s closest to ur yardage. Then if u have to go and change, it’s only by one club. It’s annoying to have to switch from 9 iron to driver every hole. Then if u land on the fringe you have to switch from whatever low iron you just hit to the 60 degree. Every time. I recommend this game and like how their aren’t any ads. ### 4/5 — Great just needs some work *2025-06-15* I agree with spood’s review a lot. Game is super cool. Just needs some work. I would like if it was a little bit brighter. Also the whole one icon/button is great but a little side button to change the clubs wouldn’t hurt and would be way easier ### 5/5 — Absolute Gem *2025-06-04, version 1.25* I’ve officially acquired all my friends to play and we are all on at all times. The gameplay is simple and satisfying as it comes… just really good. ### 5/5 — Please add more courses *2025-05-22, version 1.25* Replayed all courses twice. Very addicting. ### 5/5 — Fun game!!! *2025-04-13* Super Fun game!!! no ads which is cool and really rare in phone games these days. However, two things not a big deal but if any developer is reading this just something to think of. Wish I could reduce power before hitting if I accidentally go over what I wanted to use I just have to live with it and can’t go back down. 2nd more par 5 maps. Thank you!!! **Developer response:** Thanks for the review!! There's lots more par 5s on the Signature Holes! So definitely check those out :) As for the power and swing, you do have the option to release the swing before you swipe back up. So you could pull the swing back, release it without swiping up, and then the ball won't shoot (at least most of the time ;) ### 5/5 — Easily the best golf game on mobile *2025-02-27* I’ve been playing this game for awhile now, and I was shocked when I looked and saw 49 reviews. This game is incredible and deserves infinitely more recognition than it has so far gotten. I’m sure that eventually this game while be one of the all time greats. **Developer response:** Thank you for the great review! The game has been developed slowly but there's still lots more planned! If you're interested in helping to shape the future development, check out the official Stinger Golf channel on YouTube :) https://www.youtube.com/@stingergolfgame ### 5/5 — Great Game *2024-12-20* Great graphics and no ads, best golf game out there! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Shouldn’t be this hard *2025-03-21, version 1.25* The instructions are incredibly hard to follow. A golf game shouldn’t be this hard to play. I tried to hit the ball for 5 minutes. Never got off the tee. ### 1/5 — Potential *2024-10-02* Despite updates, greens and fairways are still unrealistic. Ball spins more on the fringe or fairway than the green, which isn’t ever the case. Long iron shots that hit the green don’t bounce, they just hit and roll, which is also not the case on a golf course. Apply grass physics that bounce, check, spin correctly instead of smooth solids. Not a fan of the shot shaping controls. Or club selection. Clock selector is frustrating. No controls for a low draw stinger or a high cut. There are 9 possible stock shot outcomes, punch shots, flop shots with a wedge, different bunker options like a splash shot, etc. Consider studying console golf games like PGA2K who have mastered the endless possibilities available in golf and possibly consider a mini menu or HUD to select these options and combinations. Water would be a fun hazard to add on courses, especially those that float in the middle of the skybox/world. Bunkers generally do not pose as a penalty at all. They’re too easy to get out of. Same with rough lies. No difference across varied turf on course. This game has lots of potential and is quite impressive for an indi dev to have nearly mastered. Adding in and perfecting the little things are what will make this game successful. ALSO: don’t make a 677 yard par 5 on a new course with 50 feet of elevation if you’re not going to offer club distance upgrades or shot height adjustments. You’re asking for people to rage out of your application **Developer response:** Thank you for the updated review and the detailed feedback! The game is still early in development, so the thoughts, notes, and suggestions on how to improve are greatly appreciated! Reviews that are as in depth as this, are incredibly helpful. There’s definitely another level of depth of golf shots still in development (the punch / flop / splash shots), and some variations on the controls for those are still in the design stages. Some specific shots, such as a low draw stinger and high cut, are indeed possible but need some extra tricks to make happen now (hint - your golfer doesn’t always have to face directly in the direction you are hitting the ball, playing a shaped shot that launches to the side sometimes can be helpful). However making these shots both intuitive and straightforward to execute is definitely a priority. A key concern in the design of the controls has been to keep it as simple as possible with very few buttons needed to set up the shots, but as the controls get more complicated additional menus may help in allowing for all possible shot combinations. For the course designs, and the different types of lies - those are still in development as well, and will likely be next before any more courses are released. The courses were designed for longer term play as each player gets more used to the controls, and also the yardages were kept in mind for future club upgrades and wind conditions. A challenging experience was the goal (similar to real golf), but not one that causes frustration - so this is a great note, and we’ll keep this in mind for future planning. If you’re interested in sharing additional thoughts, or would like to be a part of beta-testing the upcoming gameplay features for feedback - please reach out to info@wttrlabs.com and we’ll get back to you. Thanks again for the feedback, and for playing the game! This is just the start of Stinger Golf and your feedback helps keep the game moving in the right direction. ### 1/5 — Trash *2024-06-04, version 1.12* Bad ### 2/5 — Crashes on opening *2025-10-03, version 1.25* Fun game but now unable to play. After checking the leaderboard for speed golf the game doesn’t stay open past the initial loading screen. Tried restarting phone and reinstalling the app, no change. ### 2/5 — So close *2025-04-12, version 1.25* Why force people to have to pay for new maps... ### 2/5 — Great but has flaws *2025-03-13, version 1.25* This game is awesome, but please, i beg, let us pull the pin, im missing putts because the flag is still in the hole and it is so annoying. ### 2/5 — Clunky Controls *2024-07-25* You gotta make changing clubs easier. Rotating like a clock to get the right club is not it. Maybe even presetting a club to the yardage out so in choosing the club it wouldn’t be changing from driver to 8 iron every shot. The rangefinder is kinda weird. Like when you wanna see where you’re hitting the ball, the camera doesn’t go to where you’re aimed. Traditional golf games got that right and someone may have a better idea for the area that the ball will travel but this is not it. When looking at a circle or something indicating where the ball can travel would change the speed that the hole could be played. When looking at the rangefinder you should be able to move the aim and the club. Graphics are fun. Love the feel of the game. Great concept. Lacks the controls to enjoy. **Developer response:** Thank you for the review and the great feedback!! There are a few changes in development that will help address some of this, keep an eye out for the next update! ### 2/5 — Inconsistent *2024-06-26* The fairway it awfull as there is no bounce and you roll like crazy and the power system is very awkward One thing I do like is some realistic mechanics like the wind **Developer response:** Thank you for the review, and for the great feedback! There are some more updates coming in the next version that should help with some of the rolling to make it more predictable. The power system also has some more updates planned! There are some swing controls in testing now too that have the swing speed control the power, but this is still early development. If you have specific ideas you’d want to see included feel free to send an email to info@wttrlabs.com and we’ll do our best to include them! ### 3/5 — Please Change *2025-07-02, version 1.25* Please make a way to “discard a swing.” Once I apply too much power to a swing and thus can’t lower it, it becomes a flip of the coin as to whether or not the game will let me discard a swing attempt. Sometimes it let’s me step back and retry, other times it hits the ball with 0% power. ### 3/5 — Only 2? *2024-09-21, version 1.241* I can only use my 9-iron and putter.. game has so much potential ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Bunker needs work *2026-07-02* i personally think the game is an amazing game that’s calming and fulfills its purpose however when in the bunker up against the edge if you swing forward it won’t let you out.. ### 5/5 — My favorite game *2026-01-02* Worthy of 10 stars. I stumbled across this in the App Store while browsing for a golf game I haven’t played. This one is much more engaging than many others. If you have the patience to invest a little time learning the controls you will soon be addicted to playing. Several free courses and a global leaderboard add to the depth and enjoyment. ### 5/5 — A delightful discovery *2025-12-28* I stumbled across this while browsing for a golf game I haven’t played. This one is more engaging than many others in the App Store. If you have the patience to invest time learning the controls you will be addicted to playing. Several free courses and a global leaderboard add to the depth and enjoyment. ### 5/5 — Best Golf Game! *2025-11-14, version 1.25* This game is so peaceful simple and so fun!! I love it! ### 5/5 — No ads! *2025-11-06* Very fun and well designed game. No ads too which is the best part, most of these games are loaded with ads every 2 seconds you can binge this for an hour with no ads. I think it says a lot about the developer that he doesn’t put any in there and cares about his game so mad respect ### 5/5 — Amazing 🙌 *2025-10-07, version 1.25* Really in depth, already recommended to my friends. ### 5/5 — Need an update *2025-09-10, version 1.25* Great game but wish there would be an update. No new features for a while so getting slightly boring ### 5/5 — Best One Out There! *2025-07-31, version 1.25* This is hands down the best mobile golf game I have seen. I cannot wait to see where it progresses. ### 5/5 — Fave golf game *2025-07-30* I love the game and the gameplay. It’s simple and addictive. One note would be that if you could speed up the ball roll time that would be great but other than that the game is perfect. ### 5/5 — Great just needs some work *2025-07-28* Huge bug where on some clubs you do your backswing and then let go without swinging and it will 0 percent power ur swing and just hits the ball counting as a stroke. Please fix. It’s ruining my good score runs Game is pretty good. I wish the game would automatically choose ur club as the one that’s closest to ur yardage. Then if u have to go and change, it’s only by one club. It’s annoying to have to switch from 9 iron to driver every hole. Then if u land on the fringe you have to switch from whatever low iron you just hit to the 60 degree. Every time. I recommend this game and like how their aren’t any ads. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-01.*