# Golf Zero vs Climby Hammer

The clearest difference is rating: Golf Zero at 4.4 against Climby Hammer's 4.2. Golf Zero also leads on iOS requirement (8 vs 12.0). Climby Hammer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 303). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Zero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Climby Hammer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Golf Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Climby Hammer has 2.3K ratings behind it against 303, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Golf Zero's written reviews are positive against 65% of Climby Hammer's.

Golf Zero ships an update fortnightly, Climby Hammer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Zero | Climby Hammer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-zero/id1166316622/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climby-hammer/id1318192490/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 303 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 64.6% 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 | 73 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colin Lane Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/899921557) | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-zero/id1166316622)

Experience a unique blend of golf and platforming. Navigate challenging levels by jumping, bouncing, and sliding to get the ball into the hole, dodging hazards like saws and boulders.

**Highlights:** Golf and platforming hybrid gameplay, Jump, bounce, and slide mechanics, Dodge hazards like saws and boulders, 40 normal levels, Speed run levels with global leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Adverts | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best golf game
- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Unique platformer + golf concept
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 📢 Too many ads, disrupt gameplay
- 🔋 Ads drain battery quickly
- 🤔 Some levels are too difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Progress/data loss after updates
- Unresponsive controls at times
- Inconsistent frame rate and performance

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Level editor or creator mode
- Leaderboards and ghost replays
- Controller support
- Customization options for character


### Climby Hammer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climby-hammer/id1318192490)

Build and share your own climbing courses, then compete against others online. Customize your character with unique outfits and team up with friends in clans for weekly challenges. Experience physics-based climbing and strive for the fastest times.

**Highlights:** Create and share custom climbing courses, Compete online for fastest times, Physics-based climbing mechanics, Design and customize your character, Join clans for weekly challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goblet of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crown of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Zero free?

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

### Is Climby Hammer free?

Climby Hammer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Zero or Climby Hammer?

Golf Zero is rated higher. Golf Zero averages 4.4 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while Climby Hammer averages 4.2 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Golf Zero or Climby Hammer have ads?

Both Golf Zero and Climby Hammer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Zero or Climby Hammer?

Golf Zero ships an update fortnightly, and Climby Hammer weekly. Most recently, Golf Zero was updated on October 13, 2026 and Climby Hammer on October 18, 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.*