# Golf Rival vs Golf Strike

The clearest difference is update cadence: Golf Rival at every 9 days against Golf Strike's every 2 months. Golf Rival also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 18%) and ratings volume (155K vs 12K). Golf Strike's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Rival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Golf Strike sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Golf Rival against 4.5 for Golf Strike. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Rival has 155K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Golf Rival's written reviews are positive against 18% of Golf Strike's.

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, Golf Strike every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Rival | Golf Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (155K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403/reviews) | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-strike/id1505228361/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **155K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **37.8% of reviews** | 18.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 198 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) | [Miniclip SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Rival

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Sports, #35 Top Grossing · Simulation, #42 Top Free · Sports, #134 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


### Golf Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-strike/id1505228361)

Compete against real players worldwide in this intuitive golf game. Master different game modes like multiplayer matches, duels, and tournaments. Upgrade your equipment and courses to build your golf career and enjoy stunning global courses.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer golf matches, 1v1 duels, Weekend tournaments, Lucky shot challenges, Golf equipment customization, Realistic shot mechanics, Global course variety

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Clubs Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Bunch Of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Bunch Of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Lucky Shot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golfers’ Choice Deal 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golf Lovers Deal 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Clubs Deal 16 | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Pile Of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Pile Of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Clubs Deal 13 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golfers’ Choice Deal 13 | $5.99 | one-time |
| True Champions Deal 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| A Bag Of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Bag Of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golf Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Locker Of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Locker Of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and easy to play
- ⏱️ Quick games
- 🎨 Good graphics and gameplay
- 🤝 Multiplayer feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 💰 Loss of coins due to crashes
- 🔌 Unstable connection issues
- 🤖 Potential cheating/bots

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden disconnections during games
- Incorrect scoring/game outcomes
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Disappearing coins and gems

**Requested features**

- Ability to rejoin games after disconnections
- Refund of coins lost due to crashes
- Spectate mode to watch friends
- Improved server stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Rival free?

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

### Is Golf Strike free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Rival or Golf Strike?

Golf Rival and Golf Strike are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 155K and 12K ratings respectively.

### Do Golf Rival or Golf Strike have ads?

Both Golf Rival and Golf Strike show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Rival or Golf Strike?

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, and Golf Strike every 2 months. Most recently, Golf Rival was updated on September 25, 2026 and Golf Strike on September 23, 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.*