# Golf Rival vs Ready Set Golf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ready Set Golf at 67% against Golf Rival's 38%. Ready Set Golf also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Golf Rival's advantage is ratings volume (155K vs 204) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 Ready Set Golf sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ready Set Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Rival has 155K ratings behind it against 204, 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 67% of Ready Set Golf's.

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, Ready Set Golf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Rival | Ready Set Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (155K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403/reviews) | **[4.7 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-golf/id1669577248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **155K** | 204 |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **66.7% 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 | **#9** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 189 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) | [PikPok](https://appshunter.io/developer/323296229) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Rival

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Sports, #21 Top Grossing · Simulation, #43 Top Free · Sports, #139 Top Free · Simulation, #179 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


### Ready Set Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-golf/id1669577248)

Compete in fast-paced multiplayer mini golf matches with friends and players worldwide. Utilize power-ups, master over 100 unique holes, and customize your golf balls and effects to climb the leaderboards and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer competition, Over 100 unique holes, Power-up usage for advantage, Extensive cosmetic customization, Intuitive controls, Arcade-style gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Raise The Par Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| St Putt-rick’s Day Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Easter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Scored To The Bone Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Happy Holey-days Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Feeling Par-triotic Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ball Or Stuffing Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- ✨ Great graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Skill-based gameplay
- 🤝 Easy to set up friends play
- 🕹️ Good physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues are annoying
- 🙄 Obnoxious ads
- 🥱 Game gets boring fast
- 📉 Low frame rate
- 🤖 Opponents are bots, less fun

**Reported bugs**

- Audio sporadically stops
- Hides important UI elements
- Game said I won, then said I was second
- Most opponents are bots
- Game is glitchy every time it's opened

**Requested features**

- Add more adventurous and scenic courses
- Include championship tournaments with more rounds
- Add a global leaderboard with cumulative first-place victories
- Display win percentages for self and opponents
- Show number of games played


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Rival free?

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

### Is Ready Set Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Rival or Ready Set Golf?

Ready Set Golf is rated higher. Golf Rival averages 4.5 out of 5 from 155K ratings, while Ready Set Golf averages 4.7 from 204 ratings.

### Do Golf Rival or Ready Set Golf have ads?

Both Golf Rival and Ready Set Golf show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Rival or Ready Set Golf?

Golf Rival ships an update every 9 days, and Ready Set Golf fortnightly. Most recently, Golf Rival was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ready Set Golf on August 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.*