# Lonely One vs Golf Odyssey 2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Golf Odyssey 2 at 2.1K against Lonely One's 82. Lonely One's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lonely One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Golf Odyssey 2 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 4.8 for Golf Odyssey 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Odyssey 2 has 2.1K 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 85% of Golf Odyssey 2's.

Lonely One ships an update fortnightly, Golf Odyssey 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lonely One | Golf Odyssey 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lonely-one/id1024951639/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-odyssey-2/id6443814003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 85.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 440 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) | [Ruben Pecellin](https://appshunter.io/developer/403965456) |

## 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 Odyssey 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-odyssey-2/id6443814003)

Experience a relaxing yet challenging golf game with beautiful pixel art and a laid-back soundtrack. Progress through new courses, rank up by completing challenges, and upgrade your player's skills. Enjoy a casual yet addictive golf experience with easy one-handed controls.

**Highlights:** Unlock new courses by holing out, Rank up through challenges, Upgrade player skills, Easy one-handed controls, 8-bit retro aesthetics, Relaxing soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art design
- 🎶 Calming soundtrack
- 💸 Non-intrusive ads
- 🛠️ Satisfying and challenging mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches with upgrade system
- 🛒 Lack of in-game shop or cosmetic options

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade system glitch causing lost coins
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Customization options for balls, trails, etc.
- Wind/physics system for added challenge
- Bring back daily challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lonely One free?

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

### Is Golf Odyssey 2 free?

Golf Odyssey 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lonely One or Golf Odyssey 2?

Golf Odyssey 2 is rated higher. Lonely One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Golf Odyssey 2 averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Lonely One or Golf Odyssey 2 have ads?

Both Lonely One and Golf Odyssey 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lonely One or Golf Odyssey 2?

Lonely One ships an update fortnightly, and Golf Odyssey 2 weekly. Most recently, Lonely One was updated on November 6, 2026 and Golf Odyssey 2 on November 8, 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.*