# Mini Golf Magic vs Be a pong

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Be a pong at 28K against Mini Golf Magic's 1.5K. Be a pong also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 56%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mini Golf Magic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Be a pong sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Be a pong holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be a pong has 28K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Mini Golf Magic's written reviews are positive against 67% of Be a pong's.

Mini Golf Magic ships an update every 2 months, Be a pong every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Golf Magic | Be a pong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-magic/id1431802950/reviews) | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-a-pong/id1463354791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **67.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 319 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KAU, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380719495) | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Golf Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-magic/id1431802950)

Experience magical 3D mini golf with precise touch controls. Putt through whimsical sky courses, collect coins, and unlock new challenges. Compete against friends or in single-player quests to achieve the lowest score.

**Highlights:** Precise touch controls for swinging, Whimsical 3D sky environments, Single-player quest mode, Multiplayer leaderboard competition, Coin collection for rewards, Bonus goals and extra challenges, Unlockable courses and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Handfull of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cup of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Calming and peaceful experience
- 🎨 Wonderful graphics and visuals
- 🚀 Good way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and energy system
- 🔍 Lack of detailed instructions
- 🌐 Saving/progress issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Levels not loading properly
- Save data being deleted

**Requested features**

- Create custom levels
- Expand the number of levels
- Improve energy/ad system


### Be a pong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-a-pong/id1463354791)

Test your pong prowess in this physics-based puzzle game. Master trick shots and clear hundreds of challenging stages. Simple drag-to-shoot controls make it easy to pick up and play.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzle gameplay, Hundreds of stages, Challenging trick shots, Drag to shoot controls, Supports latest iPhone and iPad

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Great way to pass time
- 💡 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Ball gets stuck or disappears
- Levels become unplayable after certain progress
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Level editor or creator
- Ability to skip difficult levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Golf Magic free?

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

### Is Be a pong free?

Be a pong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mini Golf Magic or Be a pong?

Be a pong is rated higher. Mini Golf Magic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Be a pong averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.

### Do Mini Golf Magic or Be a pong have ads?

Both Mini Golf Magic and Be a pong show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Golf Magic or Be a pong?

Mini Golf Magic ships an update every 2 months, and Be a pong every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mini Golf Magic was updated on October 22, 2026 and Be a pong on October 22, 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.*