# Golf Clash vs Shot Golf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shot Golf at none against Golf Clash's 10. Golf Clash's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 25%) and ratings volume (2.1M vs 237). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Clash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shot Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Golf Clash against 4.4 for Shot Golf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Clash has 2.1M ratings behind it against 237, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Golf Clash's written reviews are positive against 25% of Shot Golf's.

Golf Clash ships an update every 3 weeks, Shot Golf every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Clash | Shot Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-clash-golfing-simulator/id1089225191/reviews)** | [4.4 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-golf/id1244567000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1M** | 237 |
| Positive reviews | **51.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 326 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EA Swiss Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/284800461) | [James Gray](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076113929) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Clash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-clash-golfing-simulator/id1089225191)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Sports, #11 Top Grossing · Simulation, #49 Top Free · Sports, #115 Top Grossing · Games, #166 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience a thrilling arcade-style golf simulation. Compete against players worldwide in 1v1 matches or enjoy solo tournaments on beautiful, real-world courses. Master shot mechanics, collect gear, and climb leaderboards to become the ultimate golf champion.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer golf games, 1v1 challenges, Solo tournaments, Real-world golf courses, Arcade-style game modes, Customizable gear and balls

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| handful of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Shot Single | $0.99 | one-time |
| box of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Opening Round Qualifier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Shot Multiple | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| sack of gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Quick and easy to pick up
- 👍 Fantastic graphics and sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ball physics
- 🔒 Unfair matchmaking
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and crashes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Shots not registering correctly
- Sudden disconnections during gameplay
- Inconsistent ball behavior and trajectories

**Requested features**

- Practice mode or driving range
- Ability to customize clubs and shots
- Fairer matchmaking system
- Improved customer support


### Shot Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-golf/id1244567000)

Experience a unique twist on mini-golf with challenging courses filled with obstacles like hills, bunkers, and warp fields. Test your putting skills to complete each hole before running out of shots.

**Highlights:** Five unique crazy golf courses, Challenging obstacles: hills, bunkers, warp fields, switches, water, ice, Intuitive touch-and-drag controls for aiming and power, Nine holes per course designed for challenge, Progress through different themed courses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, no in-app purchases or daily chances
- 👍 Addictive gameplay loop
- 👍 Pure gameplay focus, like old games
- 👍 Fun while it lasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Very few levels (only 5)
- 👎 Phone overheating issue
- 👎 Clunky controls, finger obstructs view on iPad
- 👎 Basic graphics, looks like made by a child
- 👎 Game doesn't work, white screen on launch

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on launch/level select
- Phone overheating during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Two-finger control option
- Forward shot line indicator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Clash free?

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

### Is Shot Golf free?

Shot Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Clash or Shot Golf?

Golf Clash is rated higher. Golf Clash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1M ratings, while Shot Golf averages 4.4 from 237 ratings.

### Do Golf Clash or Shot Golf have ads?

Both Golf Clash and Shot Golf show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Clash or Shot Golf?

Golf Clash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shot Golf every 2 weeks. Most recently, Golf Clash was updated on November 9, 2026 and Shot Golf on November 2, 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.*