# Lonely One vs Flarts

Lonely One and Flarts both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Lonely One's written reviews are positive against 61% of Flarts's. Lonely One also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Flarts's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 83). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lonely One sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Flarts sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lonely One against 4.7 for Flarts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flarts has 3.8K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Lonely One's written reviews are positive against 61% of Flarts's.

Lonely One ships an update fortnightly, Flarts every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lonely One | Flarts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lonely-one/id1024951639/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flarts/id1168475063/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [LoadComplete Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/391324922) | [BitSmudge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/588252325) |

## What reviewers say

### Lonely One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lonely-one/id1024951639)

Engage in a charming miniature golf adventure with simple one-swing mechanics. Navigate over 200 unique courses, collect gnomes, and unlock adorable characters and costumes. Enjoy practice mode or challenge friends with built-in social sharing features.

**Highlights:** One-swing gameplay, 200+ unique fields, Collectible gnomes, Stage mode with medals, Unlockable characters and costumes, Practice mode, Snapshot sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oil king | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drunken woodman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa | $0.99 | one-time |
| Detective | $0.99 | one-time |
| Burger flipper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vampire | $0.99 | one-time |
| Indian girl | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frost Queen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Astronaut | $1.99 | one-time |
| Panda | $1.99 | one-time |
| Billy Bob | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gingerbread man | $1.99 | one-time |
| Witch of west | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ghost teen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snowman | $1.99 | one-time |
| Candy Princess | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dark shadow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Don Triumph | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Charming graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Enjoyable background music
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to pick up
- 🔓 No pay-to-win mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Limited level variety
- 🔄 Repetitive character unlocks
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficulty spikes in some levels
- 🚫 Lack of full-screen support for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Shots getting canceled when finger moves slightly
- Holes not appearing on certain levels
- Ball not registering as going in the cup

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- More diverse level designs
- Character customization options
- Ability to disable shot cancellation
- Zoom or camera controls


### Flarts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flarts/id1168475063)

Launch flying darts through challenging obstacle courses to pop piñatas and hit bullseyes. This arcade-style game offers simple controls but requires precision to master. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards while unlocking fun customizations.

**Highlights:** 90 challenging levels, High score matches with friends, Unlockable cosmetic items, Leaderboard rankings, Precision-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sock of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Bursts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Bumpers | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Unique and creative game mechanics
- 💡 Potential for growth and evolution
- 🎨 Appealing art style and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unclear game mechanics and objectives
- 🔋 Excessive ads and intrusive monetization
- 🎮 Difficulty curve becomes too steep too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking after completing previous ones
- Ads not closing properly, causing crashes
- Game crashing after claiming daily rewards

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off music and sound effects
- More customization options for darts and targets
- Detailed in-game explanations for challenges and goals
- Progress and purchase restoration functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lonely One free?

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

### Is Flarts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lonely One or Flarts?

Lonely One is rated higher. Lonely One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Flarts averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Lonely One or Flarts have ads?

Both Lonely One and Flarts show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lonely One or Flarts?

Lonely One ships an update fortnightly, and Flarts every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lonely One was updated on October 11, 2026 and Flarts on October 20, 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.*