# Golf Rival vs Golf Master!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Golf Rival at every 9 days against Golf Master!'s every 2 months. Golf Rival also leads on chart position (#11 vs unranked) and ratings volume (155K vs 33K). Golf Master!'s advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (13 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 Master! sells 12 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 4.6 for Golf Master!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Golf Rival's written reviews are positive against 51% of Golf Master!'s.

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, Golf Master! every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Rival | Golf Master! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (155K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403/reviews) | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-master/id1520136416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **155K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **51.4% 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 | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) | [Doodle Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139648773) |

## 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 Master!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-master/id1520136416)

Engage in thrilling real-time multiplayer golf matches against players worldwide. Master realistic controls, conquer challenging courses, and compete in tournaments to become the ultimate golf champion. Customize your golfer and power up your game.

**Highlights:** Real-time stroke play golf games, Smooth, simple controls, Progress through challenging courses, Compete in special tournament rounds, Play with friends, Customize golfer and power ups, Realistic 3D physics

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 DIAMONDS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL GIFT BAG - Tier 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1100 DIAMONDS | $4.99 | one-time |
| TOURNAMENT OFFER -Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| MEGA DEAL BAG | $4.99 | one-time |
| MEGA BAG 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2600 DIAMONDS | $9.99 | one-time |
| MEGA BAG 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| MEGA BAG 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6000 DIAMONDS | $19.99 | one-time |
| HUGE DEAL BAG | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Realistic golf experience
- ⭐ Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Long wait times to find opponents
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Opponents not penalized for out-of-bounds shots
- Inconsistent wind and ball physics
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to recover progress after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Add penalty strokes for out-of-bounds shots
- Implement a single-player campaign mode
- Provide more detailed course and shot information
- Allow players to customize their avatar and clubs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Rival free?

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

### Is Golf Master! free?

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

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

Golf Master! is rated higher. Golf Rival averages 4.5 out of 5 from 155K ratings, while Golf Master! averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.

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

Both Golf Rival and Golf Master! show ads.

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

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