# Mini Golf King vs Magic Match Connect

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mini Golf King at ad-supported against Magic Match Connect's free with in-app purchases. Mini Golf King also leads on ratings volume (301 vs 71). Magic Match Connect's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 92%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mini Golf King against 4.8 for Magic Match Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 301 and 71 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Mini Golf King's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic Match Connect's.

Mini Golf King ships an update every 3 months, Magic Match Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Golf King | Magic Match Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-king/id1223275295/reviews) | **[4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-match-connect/id1541966350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | 91.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tether Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/961843822) | [MONSTER PLANET Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430534465) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Golf King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-king/id1223275295)

Compete in fast-paced mini golf matches where every course is randomly generated. Play full rounds in just a few minutes, testing your skills against others.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated holes, Quick 5-hole or 5-minute matches, Skill-based tournaments, Compete against others

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 No obnoxious ads
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Next to no glitches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Developers hand-pick favorite players
- 🐛 Unfair matchmaking
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More hole options (18 holes)
- Longer tournament durations
- Additional game modes (e.g. Ski Ball)


### Magic Match Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-match-connect/id1541966350)

A relaxing tile-matching puzzle game where you connect identical tiles to clear them and earn points. Compete globally for real-world rewards and cash prizes, or play for fun with virtual currency.

**Highlights:** Connect identical tiles, Earn points and bonuses, Compete globally for prizes, Train your brain and memory, Use power-up items, Play for fun or real rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Golf King free?

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

### Is Magic Match Connect free?

Magic Match Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mini Golf King or Magic Match Connect?

Magic Match Connect is rated higher. Mini Golf King averages 4.6 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Magic Match Connect averages 4.8 from 71 ratings.

### Do Mini Golf King or Magic Match Connect have ads?

Both Mini Golf King and Magic Match Connect show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Golf King or Magic Match Connect?

Mini Golf King ships an update every 3 months, and Magic Match Connect every 4 months. Most recently, Mini Golf King was updated on November 5, 2026 and Magic Match Connect 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.*