# Shot Golf vs Mini Golf King

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shot Golf at none against Mini Golf King's 11. Shot Golf also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Mini Golf King's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 25%) and ratings volume (108K vs 237). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Shot Golf 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 237, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Shot Golf's written reviews are positive against 54% of Mini Golf King's.

Shot Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, Mini Golf King every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Golf | Mini Golf King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-golf/id1244567000/reviews)** | [4.4 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-king-multiplayer/id1262262200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 237 | **108K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#119** |
| Size | 11 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James Gray](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076113929) | [Rising Wings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/532464792) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-golf/id1244567000)

Experience a unique twist on mini-golf with challenging courses filled with obstacles like hills, bunkers, and warp fields. Test your putting skills to complete each hole before running out of shots.

**Highlights:** Five unique crazy golf courses, Challenging obstacles: hills, bunkers, warp fields, switches, water, ice, Intuitive touch-and-drag controls for aiming and power, Nine holes per course designed for challenge, Progress through different themed courses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mini Golf King

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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 Shot Golf free?

Shot Golf 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, Shot Golf or Mini Golf King?

Shot Golf is rated higher. Shot Golf averages 4.4 out of 5 from 237 ratings, while Mini Golf King averages 4.4 from 108K ratings.

### Do Shot Golf or Mini Golf King have ads?

Both Shot Golf and Mini Golf King show ads.

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

Shot Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mini Golf King every 2 months. Most recently, Shot Golf was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mini Golf King on October 24, 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.*