Mini Golf Challenge vs The Marble Race
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mini Golf Challenge
Experience realistic miniature golf with intuitive touch controls for aiming and power. Track your scores automatically and share achievements. Offers multiple game modes for solo play and practice.
- Intuitive touch controls
- Automatic scorekeeping
- Shareable achievements
- Multiple gameplay modes
- Free Play practice mode
- Universal app support
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Enjoy the thrill of miniature golf on your iPhone or iPad. Touch the head of your putter, pulling it back slightly, and then push it forward. How fast you push it forward determines how hard your shot will be, and how far the ball will go. The View Button zooms out to let you see a bird’s eye view of the current hole. The Path Button lets you see the view from your ball to the cup, to help you line up your shot. The normal top-down view has two curved arrow buttons, to turn the angle you are facing the ball, and will affect the direction of your shot. Automatically keeps score. Optionally shares your accomplishments via email, instant messaging, or social media. Multiple gameplay modes: - 1 Player, Course 1 (holes 1-9) - 1 Player, Course 2 (holes 10-18) - 1 Player, Full Course (holes 1-18) - Free Play practice whatever hole you wish Challenging for all ages. Universal App - supports iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, including standard, Retina, and iPhone X displays.
The Marble Race
Experience a physics-based racing simulation where you customize marbles, build tracks, and compete in races with up to 98 participants. Enjoy realistic 2D physics, dynamic camera controls, and live rankings for a satisfying and unpredictable gaming experience.
- Full marble customization with skins and names
- Persistent saves for your marble teams
- Race with up to 98 marbles
- Realistic 2D physics simulation
- Dynamic camera control
- Portrait mode for one-handed play
- Live rankings and results
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Dive into the mesmerizing world of Marble Race: the game, a physics-based simulation game inspired by the viral "Algodoo" style marble runs. Whether you are a fan of competitive racing or just love watching satisfying physics interactions, this game puts the power of the track in your hands. Build your team, choose your track, and watch the chaos unfold in a vertical battle against gravity! GAME FEATURES Full Customization: Give every marble a unique identity. Pick from a library of flag and color skins and assign custom names to your racers. Persistent Saves: Your team is yours forever. Once you customize your marbles, the game remembers them. Build a legacy and race your favorites again and again. Race Your Way: Setup a 1-on-1 duel or a chaotic mass event with up to 98 marbles at once! Realistic 2D Physics Experience the unpredictability of a true simulation. Every bounce, collision, and roll is calculated in real-time. Watch marbles tumble through fields of pins. Get launched by spinning windmills and other obstacles. No two races are ever the same! You Are the Director Don't just watch—control how you view the action. Camera Control: Use the intuitive Up/Down focus buttons to instantly switch the camera to the leader, the tail-ender, or your favorite marble in the middle of the pack. Portrait Mode: Designed perfectly for mobile. Enjoy the vertical scrolling action with one hand. Live Rankings: Track positions in real-time on the dynamic HUD. The Final Countdown: Once the winner crosses the finish line, a 30-second timer begins. Can the stragglers make it to the goal before time runs out? Live Results: Watch the leaderboard update instantly as marbles cross the line. Why You’ll Love Marble Race Relaxing & Satisfying: Perfect for ASMR fans and those looking for a stress-free gaming experience. Unpredictable Outcomes: Even the fastest marble can get stuck in a funnel or knocked back by a bumper. The underdog always has a chance! Instant Action: No complex tutorials. Just set up your marbles and hit start. Download Marble Race now and let gravity decide the winner!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Marble Race at Free against Mini Golf Challenge's $1.99. The Marble Race also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 30 months). Mini Golf Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
The Marble Race is free to download; Mini Golf Challenge costs $1.99 up front. The Marble Race sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Mini Golf Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Marble Race holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Mini Golf Challenge ships an update every 30 months, The Marble Race every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mini Golf Challenge | The Marble Race |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Magnin & Associates | Laschinger Lukas Karl Konstantin, Schackmann Luca Markus GbR |
In-app purchases
Mini Golf Challenge
No in-app purchases
The Marble Race
- 1000 Crowns$1.99
- Ad free$3.99
- 2500 Crowns$3.99
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- 6000 Crowns$7.99
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