# Golf Rival vs Mini Golf Games

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Golf Rival at 155K against Mini Golf Games's 1.5K. Golf Rival also leads on chart position (#10 vs unranked). Mini Golf Games's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Rival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mini Golf Games 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 4.4 for Mini Golf Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Rival has 155K ratings behind it against 1.5K, 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 36% of Mini Golf Games's.

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, Mini Golf Games fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Rival | Mini Golf Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (155K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-games/id1660962856/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **155K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **37.8% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) | [Puzzle Cats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329803868) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Rival

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Sports, #35 Top Grossing · Simulation, #39 Top Free · Sports, #123 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 Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-games/id1660962856)

Experience the thrill of miniature golf with this engaging game. Compete against rivals online or offline, master intuitive controls, and explore over 100 holes with unique challenges. Unlock new golf balls and enjoy realistic 3D graphics as you aim to become the mini golf champion.

**Highlights:** Online and offline mini golf play, Intuitive controls and addictive gameplay, Realistic 3D graphics, Unlockable golf balls, Over 100 holes with weekly updates, Challenging obstacles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Golf Games Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Golf Games Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Golf Games Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mini Golf Games Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mini Golf Games Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mini Golf Games Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥳 Fun gameplay
- 🤩 Engaging mini-golf experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy camera physics
- 🤔 Unclear scoring system
- 😤 Difficulty progressing to later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to access Arena 5 even after unlocking
- Challenges section not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom mini-golf courses
- More challenging course options
- Better explanation of game rules


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Rival free?

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

### Is Mini Golf Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Rival or Mini Golf Games?

Golf Rival is rated higher. Golf Rival averages 4.5 out of 5 from 155K ratings, while Mini Golf Games averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Golf Rival or Mini Golf Games have ads?

Both Golf Rival and Mini Golf Games show ads.

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

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, and Mini Golf Games fortnightly. Most recently, Golf Rival was updated on September 29, 2026 and Mini Golf Games on September 28, 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.*