# Golf Rival vs Golf On Mars

The clearest difference is price: Golf Rival at Free against Golf On Mars's $2.99. Golf Rival also leads on ratings volume (157K vs 184) and chart position (#8 vs #48). Golf On Mars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Golf Rival is free to download; Golf On Mars costs $2.99 up front. Golf Rival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Golf On Mars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golf Rival holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Rival has 157K ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Golf Rival's written reviews are positive against 62% of Golf On Mars's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, Golf On Mars every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Rival | Golf On Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (157K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403/reviews)** | [4.4 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-on-mars/id1509500916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157K** | 184 |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **61.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #48 |
| Size | 388 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) | [Captain Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446968123) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Rival

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Sports, #37 Top Grossing · Simulation, #54 Top Free · Sports, #172 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 On Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-on-mars/id1509500916)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Sports, #118 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Experience golf on a terraformed Mars in the year 2866. Navigate an expansive, rocky landscape with unique Martian obstacles. With an immense number of holes, the game offers a virtually endless golfing adventure.

**Highlights:** Golf on Mars simulation, Infinite* rocky Martian surface, Unique Martian golfing obstacles, Vast number of golf holes, Realistic gravity simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Endless gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and meditative experience
- 🚀 Efficient use of battery
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible or unbeatable holes
- 🐛 Inconsistent ball physics and behavior
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing game crashes
- 🔍 Lack of instructions or tutorial
- 🔍 Frustrating when unable to skip impossible holes

**Reported bugs**

- Terrain generation creating unbeatable obstacles
- Ball getting stuck in walls or pits with no way out
- Settings not persisting between sessions
- Camera getting stuck at the bottom of the map
- Scrolling issues causing the ball to randomly reset

**Requested features**

- Add a reset/restart option
- Implement a statistics/leaderboard system
- Allow customization of ball/course colors
- Introduce new gameplay elements like windmills or low-gravity
- Provide an option to instantly skip impossible holes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Rival free?

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

### Is Golf On Mars free?

Golf On Mars costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Rival or Golf On Mars?

Golf Rival is rated higher. Golf Rival averages 4.5 out of 5 from 157K ratings, while Golf On Mars averages 4.4 from 184 ratings.

### Do Golf Rival or Golf On Mars have ads?

Golf Rival shows ads; Golf On Mars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Rival or Golf On Mars?

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, and Golf On Mars every 2 days. Most recently, Golf Rival was updated on October 28, 2026 and Golf On Mars on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Golf Rival or Golf On Mars?

Golf Rival currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Golf On Mars at #48. 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.*