# Vista Golf vs Benchmark Golf

Vista Golf and Benchmark Golf both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Vista Golf's written reviews are positive against 6% of Benchmark Golf's. Vista Golf also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Benchmark Golf's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vista Golf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Benchmark Golf sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Vista Golf against 4.4 for Benchmark Golf. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Vista Golf's written reviews are positive against 6% of Benchmark Golf's.

Vista Golf ships an update fortnightly, Benchmark Golf every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vista Golf | Benchmark Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vista-golf/id1199546168/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 6.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#179** |
| Size | 105 MB | 440 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shallot Games, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916624104) | [GolfDaddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704708680) |

## What reviewers say

### Vista Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vista-golf/id1199546168)

Experience competitive mini golf with crisp controls and endless courses. Challenge yourself on daily and weekly courses, or relax with infinite mode. Compete globally on leaderboards and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Infinite Mode, Weekly competitive courses, Daily challenging courses, Cross-platform leaderboards, Achievements and unlockable badges, Simple drag-and-shoot controls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- ⛳ Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Clean and minimalist design
- 🏆 Challenging and rewarding courses
- 🕹️ Intuitive and easy-to-use controls
- 🕰️ Great way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Visibility issues due to obstructed views
- 🎢 Inconsistent ball physics and power
- 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous after a while
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Ball getting stuck in infinite loop
- Hole 113 spinner bug
- Courses disappearing after ads
- Stroke count not tracking correctly

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and share custom courses
- More varied obstacles and course themes
- Improved camera controls and zooming
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Replay or undo last shot feature


### Benchmark Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Practice and play simulated golf at home with AI swing tracking. Hit the range or play full courses using real clubs without a ball. Get instant feedback to improve your game anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** AI swing tracking, Simulated driving range, Full course play, Real club usage (no ball needed), Instant swing feedback, Compact setup

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Benchmark Unlimited Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Durable mat
- 💡 Affordable golf simulator concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent swing detection
- 🔍 Inaccurate yardages and shot tracking
- 🔌 Unreliable app performance
- ⏱️ Rushed setup and swing timing
- 🤖 Poor voice command functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inability to load courses and features
- Swing registration issues
- Account and data loss problems

**Requested features**

- More club options
- Multiplayer and online play
- Improved calibration and setup process
- Customizable timer and swing detection settings
- Better app stability and error handling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vista Golf free?

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

### Is Benchmark Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vista Golf or Benchmark Golf?

Vista Golf is rated higher. Vista Golf averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Benchmark Golf averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Vista Golf or Benchmark Golf have ads?

Both Vista Golf and Benchmark Golf show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vista Golf or Benchmark Golf?

Vista Golf ships an update fortnightly, and Benchmark Golf every 2 days. Most recently, Vista Golf was updated on November 6, 2026 and Benchmark Golf on November 7, 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.*