# Spark Golf vs X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spark Golf at 69% against X's 13%. Spark Golf also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). X's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per year. Spark Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spark Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spark Golf has 8.6K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Spark Golf's written reviews are positive against 13% of X's.

Spark Golf ships an update every 3 months, X every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spark Golf | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-golf/id1169489194/reviews)** | [2.6 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-golf/id1537652443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 79 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epic Golf, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169489193) | [XGolf America Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537652445) |

## What reviewers say

### Spark Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-golf/id1169489194)

This app connects people through recreational golf leagues. It facilitates social interaction, friendly competition, and organized 9-hole games. Discover local leagues and enjoy a more social and fun golf experience.

**Highlights:** Nationwide network of leagues, 9-hole recreational golf, Social connection and networking, Friendly competition, Organized league play, Find local leagues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun format
- 👍 Friendly and accommodating
- 👍 Great customer service
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Good opportunity to meet new people

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scoring issues and imbalanced system
- ⏱️ Slow pace of play
- 💰 Overpriced compared to regular play
- 🤔 Confusing and lacking in organization
- 📞 Poor customer support responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with score registration
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add GPS functionality
- Improve real-time booking and scheduling
- Implement fairer scoring system


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-golf/id1537652443)

Experience immersive indoor golf with advanced simulators. Play top courses, track your skills, analyze your swing, and book tee times easily. Enjoy a full entertainment experience with food and drinks.

**Highlights:** Book simulators, Track golf stats, Analyze swing, Play virtual courses, Find venues, Create profile

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Localization | $0.49 | per year |
| Gold Tier | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent golf system (X-Golf)
- 🚀 New laser detection system praised
- 👍 QR code scanning to start round
- 👍 Profile picture displayed during play
- 👍 Simulators are the best technology

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App does nothing/useless
- 🐛 Cannot see past round information/stats
- 🐛 App is a shortcut to a bad website
- 🐛 Cannot log in to website
- 🐛 App won't allow account creation

**Reported bugs**

- App does nothing
- Cannot see past round information or stats
- App is a shortcut to a website that sucks
- Cannot book tee times via app
- Invalid username/password on website

**Requested features**

- View past round information/stats
- View driving range stats
- Sync with other golfing apps (18Birdies, Blue Tees)
- Better data visibility in the app
- Ability to view/manage stats data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spark Golf free?

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

### Is X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spark Golf or X?

Spark Golf is rated higher. Spark Golf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while X averages 2.6 from 79 ratings.

### Do Spark Golf or X have ads?

Spark Golf shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spark Golf or X?

Spark Golf ships an update every 3 months, and X every 2 months. Most recently, Spark Golf was updated on November 6, 2026 and X on November 7, 2026.

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