# Golf Peaks vs Ready Set Golf

The clearest difference is price: Ready Set Golf at Free against Golf Peaks's $2.99. Golf Peaks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Ready Set Golf is free to download; Golf Peaks costs $2.99 up front. Ready Set Golf sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Golf Peaks asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Golf Peaks against 4.7 for Ready Set Golf. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 562 and 205 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Golf Peaks's written reviews are positive against 67% of Ready Set Golf's.

Golf Peaks ships an update every 3 weeks, Ready Set Golf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Peaks | Ready Set Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (562 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-peaks/id1419542293/reviews)** | [4.7 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-golf/id1669577248/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **562** | 205 |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417966885) | [PikPok](https://appshunter.io/developer/323296229) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Peaks

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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


### 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 Peaks free?

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

### Is Ready Set Golf free?

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

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

Golf Peaks is rated higher. Golf Peaks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 562 ratings, while Ready Set Golf averages 4.7 from 205 ratings.

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

Ready Set Golf shows ads; Golf Peaks does not.

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

Golf Peaks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ready Set Golf fortnightly. Most recently, Golf Peaks was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ready Set Golf on October 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.*