# Golf Rival vs Mini Golf Magic Blitz

Golf Rival and Mini Golf Magic Blitz both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of Golf Rival's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mini Golf Magic Blitz's. Golf Rival also leads on ratings volume (155K vs 14) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Mini Golf Magic Blitz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Rival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Mini Golf Magic Blitz asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Golf Rival against 4.4 for Mini Golf Magic Blitz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Rival has 155K ratings behind it against 14, 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 0% of Mini Golf Magic Blitz's.

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, Mini Golf Magic Blitz monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Rival | Mini Golf Magic Blitz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (155K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403/reviews)** | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-magic-blitz/id1534296548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **155K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **37.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) | [KAU, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380719495) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Rival

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Sports, #36 Top Free · Sports, #44 Top Grossing · Simulation, #105 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


### Mini Golf Magic Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-magic-blitz/id1534296548)

Experience magical 3D mini golf with precise touch controls. Putt through sky-high courses, collect coins, and tackle bonus challenges to prove your wizardry. Compete to finish each hole with the fewest strokes.

**Highlights:** Magical 3D mini golf courses, Precise drag-and-release controls, Coin collection for rewards, Bonus challenges on each course, Multiplayer battles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Rival free?

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

### Is Mini Golf Magic Blitz free?

Mini Golf Magic Blitz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Rival or Mini Golf Magic Blitz?

Golf Rival is rated higher. Golf Rival averages 4.5 out of 5 from 155K ratings, while Mini Golf Magic Blitz averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Golf Rival or Mini Golf Magic Blitz have ads?

Both Golf Rival and Mini Golf Magic Blitz show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Rival or Mini Golf Magic Blitz?

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, and Mini Golf Magic Blitz monthly. Most recently, Golf Rival was updated on October 2, 2026 and Mini Golf Magic Blitz on August 15, 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.*