# Lonely One vs Golf Orbit

Lonely One and Golf Orbit both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Lonely One's written reviews are positive against 25% of Golf Orbit's. Lonely One also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). Golf Orbit's advantage is ratings volume (59K vs 82) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lonely One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Golf Orbit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 Golf Orbit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Orbit has 59K ratings behind it against 82, 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 25% of Golf Orbit's.

Lonely One ships an update fortnightly, Golf Orbit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lonely One | Golf Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lonely-one/id1024951639/reviews) | **[4.7 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-orbit-perfect-swing/id1380291518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 25.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#161** |
| Size | 199 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LoadComplete Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/391324922) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Frost Queen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Astronaut | $1.99 | one-time |
| Panda | $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


### Golf Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-orbit-perfect-swing/id1380291518)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Grossing · Sports, #196 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Master your golf swing in this engaging offline game. Aim for distance and accuracy by tapping at the perfect moment to launch the ball. Enjoy realistic graphics and challenging gameplay that tests your timing and skill on the virtual green.

**Highlights:** Perfect tee shot simulation, Intuitive tap-based controls, Angle and strength adjustment, Stunning graphics, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bathtub of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and beautiful game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent physics and bugs
- 🔁 Progress reset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and resets progress
- Ball physics issues (bouncing backwards, getting stuck)
- Jackpot spin not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More diverse environments and challenges
- Reduced ad frequency
- Reasonable one-time purchase option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lonely One free?

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

### Is Golf Orbit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lonely One or Golf Orbit?

Golf Orbit is rated higher. Lonely One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Golf Orbit averages 4.7 from 59K ratings.

### Do Lonely One or Golf Orbit have ads?

Both Lonely One and Golf Orbit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lonely One or Golf Orbit?

Lonely One ships an update fortnightly, and Golf Orbit every 2 months. Most recently, Lonely One was updated on November 6, 2026 and Golf Orbit on November 7, 2026.

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