# Golf Peaks vs subpar pool

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Golf Peaks at 562 against subpar pool's 39. Golf Peaks also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Golf Peaks costs $2.99 and subpar pool $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Golf Peaks against 4.6 for subpar pool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Peaks has 562 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Golf Peaks's written reviews are positive against 78% of subpar pool's.

Golf Peaks ships an update every 3 weeks, subpar pool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Peaks | subpar pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (562 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-peaks/id1419542293/reviews)** | [4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subpar-pool/id1546080553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **562** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #130 | **#44** |
| Size | 141 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417966885) | [webbfarbror AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/663547506) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Peaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-peaks/id1419542293)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

A relaxing puzzle game where you play golf to climb mountains. Use cards to guide your ball through over 120 handcrafted levels, navigating various hazards. No prior golf knowledge is needed to enjoy this unique challenge.

**Highlights:** Card-based golf puzzles, Over 120 handcrafted levels, Textless tutorial, Golf-inspired hazards, Bonus short courses

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Incredibly tight puzzle game
- 👍 Great game mechanics
- 👍 Beautiful and perfectly crafted art style
- 👍 Engaging difficulty curve
- 👍 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Occasional overheating on devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🕰️ Not enough levels for the price

**Reported bugs**

- Jump pads not working as expected on certain levels
- Missing flag pole to finish on some levels
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Difficulty options or level packs
- Level editor or user-generated content
- Scoring system or par system
- Icloud/cloud sync support


### subpar pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subpar-pool/id1546080553)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Paid · Sports, #123 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a unique pocket billiards experience across procedurally generated levels. Strategize your shots, adapt to unpredictable physics, and customize challenges with a deck of cards for endless replayability. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world with a charming art style and a relaxing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated levels, Card-based challenge customization, Four distinct worlds, Thousands of gameplay combinations, Bite-sized play sessions, One-handed play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Peaks free?

Golf Peaks costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is subpar pool free?

subpar pool costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Peaks or subpar pool?

Golf Peaks is rated higher. Golf Peaks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 562 ratings, while subpar pool averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.

### Do Golf Peaks or subpar pool have ads?

Neither Golf Peaks nor subpar pool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Peaks or subpar pool?

Golf Peaks ships an update every 3 weeks, and subpar pool every 2 weeks. Most recently, Golf Peaks was updated on September 23, 2026 and subpar pool on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Golf Peaks or subpar pool?

Golf Peaks currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and subpar pool at #44. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*