# Golf Rival vs Golf Odyssey

The clearest difference is update cadence: Golf Rival at every 9 days against Golf Odyssey's every 4 months. Golf Rival also leads on ratings volume (156K vs 4.4K) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). Golf Odyssey's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 38%). 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 Odyssey sells 6 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 4.7 for Golf Odyssey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Rival has 156K ratings behind it against 4.4K, 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 65% of Golf Odyssey's.

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, Golf Odyssey every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Rival | Golf Odyssey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (156K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-odyssey/id1520590909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **64.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 388 MB | 341 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) | [Ruben Pecellin](https://appshunter.io/developer/403965456) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Rival

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Sports, #28 Top Grossing · Simulation, #62 Top Free · Sports, #187 Top Grossing · Games (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 Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-odyssey/id1520590909)

Experience a relaxing yet challenging golf game with one-handed controls. Unlock new courses by holing out and compete in daily challenges. Earn stars to rank up in this casual, addictive golf adventure.

**Highlights:** Unlock new courses by holing out, Easy one-handed controls, Daily challenges with new courses, Earn stars and rank up, 8-bit retro aesthetics, Relaxing soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Relaxing and beautiful visuals
- 🎶 Calming soundtrack
- 🧠 Challenging and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent power/distance mechanics
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads
- 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
- 🔄 Repetitive course structure

**Reported bugs**

- Erratic ball physics and behavior
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Achievements and progression system
- Customizable power/distance controls
- Shorter or checkpointed courses
- More diverse course themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Rival free?

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

### Is Golf Odyssey free?

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

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

Golf Odyssey is rated higher. Golf Rival averages 4.5 out of 5 from 156K ratings, while Golf Odyssey averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.

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

Both Golf Rival and Golf Odyssey show ads.

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

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, and Golf Odyssey every 4 months. Most recently, Golf Rival was updated on October 26, 2026 and Golf Odyssey on October 24, 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.*