# Mini Golf 3D vs Mini Golf King

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Golf 3D at none against Mini Golf King's 11. Mini Golf 3D also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 54%). Mini Golf King's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (108K vs 794). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mini Golf King sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Mini Golf 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Mini Golf 3D against 4.4 for Mini Golf King. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Golf King has 108K ratings behind it against 794, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Mini Golf 3D's written reviews are positive against 54% of Mini Golf King's.

Mini Golf 3D ships an update every 9 months, Mini Golf King every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Golf 3D | Mini Golf King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (794 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-3d-classic/id1188093933/reviews) | **[4.4 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-king-multiplayer/id1262262200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 794 | **108K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#113** |
| Size | 111 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jeffrey Gaines](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117665133) | [Rising Wings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/532464792) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Golf 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-3d-classic/id1188093933)

Experience a classic mini golf adventure with multiple courses and engaging gameplay. Compete globally, unlock achievements, and master your putting skills with intuitive controls and diverse camera perspectives. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging virtual golf experience.

**Highlights:** Six 18-hole courses, Normal and practice modes, Global leaderboards, Unlockable achievements, Three camera modes, Simple tap controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of courses
- 👍 Good physics and controls
- 👍 Generous with free content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in some levels
- 💡 Lack of online multiplayer
- 💡 Limited customization options
- 🔋 Frequent ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Inconsistent hole difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Holes with broken loops or physics
- Incorrect out-of-bounds penalties
- Graphical issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer
- Implement score saving
- Improve camera angles and visibility
- Add more course variety and difficulty levels
- Provide an ad-free paid version


### Mini Golf King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-king-multiplayer/id1262262200)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling real-time multiplayer mini golf matches against players worldwide. Master unique courses with dynamic obstacles, collect and upgrade equipment, and compete in weekly tournaments for prizes. Easy controls make it accessible, but mastering the game offers deep strategic play.

**Highlights:** Real-time online multiplayer duels, Intuitive swipe-and-release controls, 35+ beautiful golf courses, Unlock and upgrade golf equipment, Weekly leagues and tournaments, Hole-in-One and Tour Challenges

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage3 3X Entry Fee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gold Bars(160) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter's Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gold Bars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Tickets | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Three Kings Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Fish Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Attractive graphics and courses
- 💡 Variety of clubs and equipment
- 🤝 Ability to play against others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for progress
- 🤖 Unfair matchmaking against higher-level opponents
- 🔀 Inconsistent wind and physics behavior
- 🔒 Lack of transparency in game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent connection issues leading to lost progress
- Glitches causing balls to behave unexpectedly
- Incorrect wind direction displayed during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Offline/single-player mode
- More free currency/chests to unlock
- Ability to sell/trade unused equipment
- Fairer matchmaking system based on trophies/skill level


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Golf 3D free?

Mini Golf 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mini Golf King free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mini Golf 3D or Mini Golf King?

Mini Golf King is rated higher. Mini Golf 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 794 ratings, while Mini Golf King averages 4.4 from 108K ratings.

### Do Mini Golf 3D or Mini Golf King have ads?

Both Mini Golf 3D and Mini Golf King show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Golf 3D or Mini Golf King?

Mini Golf 3D ships an update every 9 months, and Mini Golf King every 2 months. Most recently, Mini Golf 3D was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mini Golf King on October 25, 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.*