# Downwell vs Golfing Over It

The clearest difference is rating: Downwell at 4.7 against Golfing Over It's 3.1. Downwell also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 46%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 101). Golfing Over It's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Downwell costs $2.99 and Golfing Over It $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Downwell holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Downwell has 1.8K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Downwell's written reviews are positive against 46% of Golfing Over It's.

Downwell ships an update every 9 months, Golfing Over It every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Downwell | Golfing Over It |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwell/id1032708262/reviews)** | [3.1 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfing-over-it/id1356172905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #47 | **#31** |
| Size | 80 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [Alvaro Mahillo Sanchez-Mateos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491318727) |

## What reviewers say

### Downwell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwell/id1032708262)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Paid · Casual, #101 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Venture into a dangerous well with special gun boots to collect gems and battle creatures. Discover shops for upgrades and uncover hidden riches in this procedurally generated action game. Each descent offers a unique challenge.

**Highlights:** Gun boots for combat and descent control, Procedurally generated levels, Shop for items and upgrades, Unique weapons and items, Simple, responsive three-button controls

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent retro visuals
- 🎶 Great chiptune soundtrack
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when switching apps
- 🔇 No option to mute sound effects
- 👆 Controls can be obstructed by fingers
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on iPhone 6s
- Performance issues on older iPads

**Requested features**

- Horizontal/landscape mode
- Ability to save progress
- More level/game mode variety
- Customizable controls


### Golfing Over It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfing-over-it/id1356172905)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Sports, #162 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Navigate a surreal mountain by golfing your way upwards. Experience a challenging climb with a narrative that questions the value of achievement. Be prepared for frequent falls back to the beginning.

**Highlights:** Golfing mechanics for vertical progression, Surreal mountain environment, Narrative commentary on achievement, Challenging gameplay with frequent setbacks, Inspired by 'Getting Over It'

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and rewarding
- 👍 Good physics
- 👍 Unique concept
- 👍 Satisfying when cleared

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Extremely difficult
- 😞 Frustrating controls
- 😞 High rage potential
- 😞 Unfair difficulty spikes
- 😞 Poor value for money

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Game won't start/load
- Controls are buggy/inconsistent
- Save data is corrupted or resets
- Volume issues (cannot turn up after setting to 0)

**Requested features**

- Fix save point issues
- Add 60 FPS support
- Option to remove 'floating guy' (progress reset)
- Add more stages/levels
- Improve translation for Japanese subtitles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Downwell free?

Downwell costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Golfing Over It free?

Golfing Over It costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Downwell or Golfing Over It?

Downwell is rated higher. Downwell averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Golfing Over It averages 3.1 from 101 ratings.

### Do Downwell or Golfing Over It have ads?

Neither Downwell nor Golfing Over It shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Downwell or Golfing Over It?

Downwell ships an update every 9 months, and Golfing Over It every 2 months. Most recently, Downwell was updated on September 23, 2026 and Golfing Over It on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Downwell or Golfing Over It?

Downwell currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and Golfing Over It at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*