# Golf Rival vs Ultimate Golf!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ultimate Golf! at 62% against Golf Rival's 38%. Ultimate Golf! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Rival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ultimate Golf! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ultimate Golf! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155K and 154K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Golf Rival's written reviews are positive against 62% of Ultimate Golf!'s.

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, Ultimate Golf! every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Rival | Ultimate Golf! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (155K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403/reviews) | **[4.7 (154K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-golf/id1475163222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **155K** | 154K |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **62.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #18 |
| Size | 363 MB | 690 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) | [HypGames, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1196525859) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Rival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Sports, #32 Top Grossing · Simulation, #44 Top Free · Sports, #137 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Compete in real-time multiplayer golf battles, showcasing your skills on over 300 courses. Collect powerful clubs and balls to outwit opponents and climb leaderboards. Enjoy various game modes, from 1v1 duels to tournaments, and improve your golf game with every match.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer PvP golf, Over 300 courses and 20+ themes, Collect golf clubs and balls, Tournament mode, Play with friends, Unlock new challenges and rewards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PIGGY_BANK | $2.99 | one-time |
| Save Streak | $2.99 | one-time |
| BIG PILE OF DIAMONDS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arena Big Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| CHALLENGE PASS | $4.99 | one-time |
| FULL BAG OF DIAMONDS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arena Super Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| CLUB OFFER 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| FULL CHEST OF DIAMONDS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Arena Amazing Deal | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 No ads
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 👍 Progression without paying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Unfair matchmaking against higher-level players
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Inconsistent wind and ball physics
- 🔒 Difficulty upgrading preferred clubs
- 🔒 Putting is too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections and sync issues
- Glitches with shot trajectories
- Disappearing in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- More diverse course selection
- Fairer matchmaking system
- Ability to replay unlocked levels
- Improved club upgrade system
- More challenging putting


### Ultimate Golf!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-golf/id1475163222)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Sports, #64 Top Grossing · Simulation, #88 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a realistic 3D golf simulation with real courses and multiplayer battles. Perfect your swing, compete in tournaments, and challenge friends in various game modes. Unlock new equipment to improve your game and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D physics, Real-time multiplayer duels, Golf Royale battle mode, Real golf courses, Unlockable clubs and balls, VIP Royale events with celebrity guests

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 90 Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Shot Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,300 Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Combo | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 3,000 Cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pass Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌅 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🕰️ Fast-paced gameplay
- 🏆 Enjoyable tournaments
- 🎮 Fun game overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Suspected bot/cheater issues
- 🎢 Inconsistent shot mechanics
- 💰 Pay-to-win aspects
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔀 Erratic wind/ball behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during tournaments
- Losing coins due to server issues
- Inconsistent shot behavior
- Putting line not accurately reflecting results

**Requested features**

- Ability to select clubs
- More realistic putting mechanics
- Practice mode to test clubs
- Improved matchmaking system
- Better server stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Rival free?

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

### Is Ultimate Golf! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Rival or Ultimate Golf!?

Ultimate Golf! is rated higher. Golf Rival averages 4.5 out of 5 from 155K ratings, while Ultimate Golf! averages 4.7 from 154K ratings.

### Do Golf Rival or Ultimate Golf! have ads?

Both Golf Rival and Ultimate Golf! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Rival or Ultimate Golf!?

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, and Ultimate Golf! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Golf Rival was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ultimate Golf! on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Golf Rival or Ultimate Golf!?

Golf Rival currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Ultimate Golf! at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*