# Golf Rival vs Par 1 Golf 6

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Par 1 Golf 6 at 100% against Golf Rival's 38%. Par 1 Golf 6 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Golf Rival's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (157K vs 1). On device support there is nothing between them.

Golf Rival is free to download; Par 1 Golf 6 costs $0.99 up front. Golf Rival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Par 1 Golf 6 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Par 1 Golf 6 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Rival has 157K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Golf Rival's written reviews are positive against 100% of Par 1 Golf 6's.

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, Par 1 Golf 6 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Rival | Par 1 Golf 6 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (157K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-1-golf-6/id1551375836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 392 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) | [Anthony Hindle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057765652) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Rival

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Sports, #27 Top Grossing · Simulation, #59 Top Free · Sports, #187 Top Free · Simulation, #200 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

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**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


### Par 1 Golf 6

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-1-golf-6/id1551375836)

Experience a challenging 2D golf game with 18 holes and limited lives. Master the touch-and-drag controls to line up your shots and beat the course. This installment offers a frustratingly realistic golf simulation.

**Highlights:** 18-hole golf course, Limited lives system, Touch and drag controls, Realistic golf simulation, Challenging gameplay

**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 Par 1 Golf 6 free?

Par 1 Golf 6 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Rival or Par 1 Golf 6?

Par 1 Golf 6 is rated higher. Golf Rival averages 4.5 out of 5 from 157K ratings, while Par 1 Golf 6 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Golf Rival or Par 1 Golf 6 have ads?

Golf Rival shows ads; Par 1 Golf 6 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Rival or Par 1 Golf 6?

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, and Par 1 Golf 6 every 2 days. Most recently, Golf Rival was updated on November 1, 2026 and Par 1 Golf 6 on October 29, 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.*