# Disc Golf Valley vs Benchmark Golf

Disc Golf Valley and Benchmark Golf both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Disc Golf Valley's written reviews are positive against 6% of Benchmark Golf's. Disc Golf Valley also leads on chart position (#78 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Benchmark Golf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Disc Golf Valley sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Benchmark Golf sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Disc Golf Valley against 4.4 for Benchmark Golf. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Disc Golf Valley's written reviews are positive against 6% of Benchmark Golf's.

Disc Golf Valley ships an update fortnightly, Benchmark Golf every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Disc Golf Valley | Benchmark Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disc-golf-valley/id1454709572/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.6% of reviews** | 6.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 3.1 GB | 414 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Latitude 64 AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535750393) | [GolfDaddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704708680) |

## What reviewers say

### Disc Golf Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disc-golf-valley/id1454709572)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a realistic disc golf simulation with true-to-life physics and official discs from top brands. Compete against players worldwide or challenge friends on hundreds of courses, from real-life locations to fantasy settings. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned pros.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics and disc flight, Hundreds of official and fantasy courses, Multiplayer and single-player modes, Large selection of official discs, Intuitive controls for all skill levels, Monthly disc releases and special events

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DGV Club | $6.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Event Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Event Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter Pack 02 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Event Tier 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Hyzerium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1x Mystery Box Large | $2.99 | one-time |
| Discmania Mystery Box Large | $2.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack 2021 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Disc of the Week | $3.99 | one-time |
| Disc Of The Week | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tour Series Lauri Lehtinen | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Hyzerium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium event Tier 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tournament Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Team Series Paul McBeth | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ulibarri Pack 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Water Skippers Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Glow Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 MVP Open Limited Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Nostalgia Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Paul McBeth Foundation 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Hyzerium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5x Mystery Box Large | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Best disc golf game
- 🎯 Realistic disc flight and physics
- 🏆 Challenging and rewarding gameplay
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing courses
- 💰 Free to play with no ads or pay-to-win

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow progression to unlock better discs
- 🤯 Inconsistent and unpredictable disc behavior
- 🌳 Unrealistic tree/obstacle collisions
- 🧭 Lack of distance/elevation indicators
- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Disc migration issues causing lost progress
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Incorrect scoring and stat tracking
- Unresponsive or missing UI elements

**Requested features**

- Add more disc brands and models
- Improve multiplayer mode with live shot tracking
- Implement offline/single-player course options
- Add customization options for player/bag
- Provide more detailed disc flight information


### Benchmark Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126)

Practice and play simulated golf at home with AI-powered accuracy.  Hit the range or play courses without a ball, gaining instant feedback to improve your game anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** AI-powered golf simulation, Practice range and course play, No-ball required, Instant feedback for consistency, Compact and storable design, Play regardless of weather

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Benchmark Unlimited Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Durable mat
- 💡 Affordable golf simulator concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent swing detection
- 🔍 Inaccurate yardages and shot tracking
- 🔌 Unreliable app performance
- ⏱️ Rushed setup and swing timing
- 🤖 Poor voice command functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inability to load courses and features
- Swing registration issues
- Account and data loss problems

**Requested features**

- More club options
- Multiplayer and online play
- Improved calibration and setup process
- Customizable timer and swing detection settings
- Better app stability and error handling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disc Golf Valley free?

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

### Is Benchmark Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Disc Golf Valley or Benchmark Golf?

Benchmark Golf is rated higher. Disc Golf Valley averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Benchmark Golf averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Disc Golf Valley or Benchmark Golf have ads?

Disc Golf Valley shows ads; Benchmark Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Disc Golf Valley or Benchmark Golf?

Disc Golf Valley ships an update fortnightly, and Benchmark Golf every 2 days. Most recently, Disc Golf Valley was updated on October 29, 2026 and Benchmark Golf on October 30, 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.*