Comparison

OK Golf vs subpar pool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OK Golf

Experience a minimalist golf game with simple controls and beautiful courses. Play quick rounds anywhere, anytime, with relaxing gameplay and challenging modes. Unlock new courses and compete with friends.

Highlights
  • Simple aim, drag, and release controls
  • 15 stylish golf courses
  • Relaxing nature sounds
  • Unlockable courses and secret areas
  • Online and local multiplayer
  • Leaderboard challenges
Features
Currently charting
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Golf on the go! Winner: Best Canadian-developed Mobile Game, MobileSyrup’s 2017 Readers' Choice Awards. "A visually stunning, minimalist new golf game" - AppAddict "OK Golf’s design is as good as it comes" - MacStories "A nice zone of zen for me when I need a break from reality" - AppAdvice It's not real golf, but it's OK! OK Golf is the essence of golf, refined to a tee. Play a quick round anywhere, anytime on 15 stylish golf courses inspired by classic golfing destinations. Easy to play, hard to put down, perfect for all ages and handicaps! "You're going to enjoy the time you spend with it." - Pocket Gamer SIMPLE Just aim, drag and release to shoot the ball. No clubs, just you and the ball. BEAUTIFUL Inspired by beautiful and iconic locations, each course is a handcrafted miniature diorama. RELAXING Enjoy a moment of zen while you play a round of golf immersed in the calming sounds of nature. REPLAYABLE Unlock new courses and secret areas and challenge yourself with different game modes. BUY ONCE Pay once, get all futures courses free! MULTIPLAYER Compete online with Game Center or on the same device, or simply rise to the top of the leaderboards. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/okidokico/ Visit us at: www.okidokico.com

About

subpar pool

Engage in a unique pocket billiards experience across procedurally generated levels. Strategize your shots, adapt to unpredictable physics, and customize challenges with a deck of cards for endless replayability. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world with a charming art style and a relaxing soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Card-based challenge customization
  • Four distinct worlds
  • Thousands of gameplay combinations
  • Bite-sized play sessions
  • One-handed play
Features
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Dive into each procedurally generated level, consisting of a series of tables filled with balls you must pocket within a set number of shots. Escape into the fantastically vibrant world, while strategizing the best plan to pocket your balls. Watch your plan inevitably combust as you adapt your next move to skillfully take home the win. Progress in the game and create your course choosing cards from a deck to tailor the challenges to your desired game experience and playstyle. Want to feel stressed to the max? Take part in the Fast Run, which limits the time you have to aim. Want a level with portals? Subpar Pool has you covered. Or want to see what happens when you play Subpar Pool with glass balls as they roll and collide? There’s thousands of ways to combine the dynamic cards to create a unique playthrough experience, every time. Immerse yourself in the charming, lively world of Subpar Pool while you find out if you can master the unpredictability of ever-changing balls colliding in this satisfying and mesmerizing mashup experience. Features: • Four different worlds, each with its own set of constraints and challenges • Procedurally generated tables and 18 different cards with more than 14,000 ways to combine for an always fresh gameplay experience • A compact game experience designed for bite-sized play sessions (or longer if you prefer!) • A stunning, vibrant french-inspired art style that transports you into the enchanting world • Plays comfortably with one hand • A soothing, mini-golf funk soundtrack to get you in the spirited mood • Created by grapefrukt games, the dev behind beloved and acclaimed games holedown, twofold inc & rymdkapsel

Screenshots

OK Golf4 screens
subpar pool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: subpar pool at 4.6 against OK Golf's 3.9. subpar pool also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). OK Golf's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and ratings volume (250 vs 39). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OK Golf costs $1.99 and subpar pool $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

subpar pool holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OK Golf has 250 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of OK Golf's written reviews are positive against 78% of subpar pool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OK Golf ships an update every 5 weeks, subpar pool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
OK Golf versus subpar pool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOK Golfsubpar pool
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.9 (250 ratings)4.6 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews78.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings250 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#153#139 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size562 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOkidokico Entertainment Inc.webbfarbror AB

Customer experience

OK Golf

All ratings250 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral10.8%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral15.6%
Negative40.9%

subpar pool

All ratings39 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative13.0%

Bugs and requests

OK Golf

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on certain courses or after completing rounds
  • Holes not unlocking properly after meeting requirements
  • Inconsistent behavior on slopes and terrain
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs

Requested features

7 requests
  • More courses and content updates
  • Improved camera controls and view options
  • Ability to select different clubs
  • Multiplayer and online features
  • Customization options
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  • Difficulty settings or modes
  • Cloud save/sync functionality

subpar pool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OK Golf

No in-app purchases

None

subpar pool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OK Golf free?
OK Golf costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is subpar pool free?
subpar pool costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OK Golf or subpar pool?
subpar pool is rated higher. OK Golf averages 3.9 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while subpar pool averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.
Do OK Golf or subpar pool have ads?
Neither OK Golf nor subpar pool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OK Golf or subpar pool?
OK Golf ships an update every 5 weeks, and subpar pool every 2 weeks. Most recently, OK Golf was updated on October 18, 2026 and subpar pool on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, OK Golf or subpar pool?
OK Golf currently peaks at #153 in the App Store charts, and subpar pool at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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