# Golf Clash vs Forest Golf Planner

Golf Clash and Forest Golf Planner both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Forest Golf Planner's written reviews are positive against 38% of Golf Clash's. Forest Golf Planner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Golf Clash's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (2.1M vs 124). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Golf Clash is free to download; Forest Golf Planner costs $5.99 up front. Golf Clash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Forest Golf Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Golf Clash against 4.7 for Forest Golf Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Clash has 2.1M ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Golf Clash's written reviews are positive against 95% of Forest Golf Planner's.

Golf Clash ships an update every 3 weeks, Forest Golf Planner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Clash | Forest Golf Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-clash-golfing-simulator/id1089225191/reviews) | **[4.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-golf-planner/id1596204004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1M** | 124 |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #68 |
| Size | 326 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Electronic Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/284800461) | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Clash

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Sports, #12 Top Grossing · Simulation, #37 Top Free · Sports, #117 Top Grossing · Games, #118 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


### Forest Golf Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-golf-planner/id1596204004)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Design and manage your own golf course, from building new holes and adding decorations to attracting customers and hosting tournaments. Expand your facilities with clubhouses, gift shops, and eateries to become a top-ranked golf resort.

**Highlights:** Design and build golf holes, Add unique decorations, Attract and manage customers, Host golf tournaments, Expand with clubhouses and shops, Rank your golf course

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Charming pixel art and cute graphics
- 🎮 Creative course design freedom
- ⏱️ Easy to learn and quick to play
- 💰 No pay-to-win or ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Poor golfer AI behavior
- 🎲 Unpredictable competition outcomes
- ⏳ Slow pacing early game
- 🎮 Clunky controls
- 🎨 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when loading saved games
- Save file corruption at year 12
- Path connection issues
- Money stats not updating correctly
- Hole placement and movement glitches

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete save files
- More than two save slots
- Playable golfer character option
- Change player/golfer names
- Move clubhouse late game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Clash free?

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

### Is Forest Golf Planner free?

Forest Golf Planner costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Clash or Forest Golf Planner?

Forest Golf Planner is rated higher. Golf Clash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1M ratings, while Forest Golf Planner averages 4.7 from 124 ratings.

### Do Golf Clash or Forest Golf Planner have ads?

Golf Clash shows ads; Forest Golf Planner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Clash or Forest Golf Planner?

Golf Clash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Forest Golf Planner fortnightly. Most recently, Golf Clash was updated on November 5, 2026 and Forest Golf Planner on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Golf Clash or Forest Golf Planner?

Golf Clash currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Forest Golf Planner at #68. 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.*