# Golfing Around vs Pixel Pro Message Soccer

The clearest difference is rating: Golfing Around at 4.5 against Pixel Pro Message Soccer's 2.3. Golfing Around also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). Pixel Pro Message Soccer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golfing Around sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Pro Message Soccer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Golfing Around holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golfing Around has 6.7K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Golfing Around's written reviews are positive against 20% of Pixel Pro Message Soccer's.

Golfing Around ships an update every 3 weeks, Pixel Pro Message Soccer every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golfing Around | Pixel Pro Message Soccer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfing-around/id1362785881/reviews)** | [2.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-message-soccer/id1520559110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **52.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colin Lane Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/899921557) | [Pixamo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728624150) |

## What reviewers say

### Golfing Around

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfing-around/id1362785881)

Experience a simplified golf simulation with intuitive controls for driving, chipping, and putting. Design and share your own custom golf courses with a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-pick-up golf simulation, Drive, chip, and putt mechanics, Dynamic environmental challenges (wind, trees, water), Built-in course editor, Share custom courses with the community

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and simple gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 💡 Custom course creation
- 🎨 Charming visual style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent power/distance indicators
- 🔁 Forced tutorial on every launch
- 💰 Ads even after paid ad removal
- 🤔 Confusing club selection

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Scorecard issues with user-created holes
- Forced demo mode on course launch

**Requested features**

- Ability to create full 9/18 hole courses
- Wind direction indicator on map view
- More course variety and options
- Improved putting/chipping mechanics


### Pixel Pro Message Soccer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-message-soccer/id1520559110)

Engage in turn-based soccer matches with friends directly through iMessage. Master free kicks, penalty shootouts, and full matches with customizable teams and kits. Enjoy ad-free gameplay with an optional in-app purchase to unlock all features.

**Highlights:** Play over iMessage, Turn-based football action, Penalty shootouts, Full matches, Up to 8 players, Customizable kits, No Ads

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golfing Around free?

Golfing Around is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Pro Message Soccer free?

Pixel Pro Message Soccer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Golfing Around or Pixel Pro Message Soccer?

Golfing Around is rated higher. Golfing Around averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Pixel Pro Message Soccer averages 2.3 from 28 ratings.

### Do Golfing Around or Pixel Pro Message Soccer have ads?

Golfing Around shows ads; Pixel Pro Message Soccer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golfing Around or Pixel Pro Message Soccer?

Golfing Around ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pixel Pro Message Soccer every 11 months. Most recently, Golfing Around was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pixel Pro Message Soccer on November 3, 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.*