# Awesome Golf Simulator vs Home Tee Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Home Tee Hero at 4.7 against Awesome Golf Simulator's 4.2. Home Tee Hero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 280). Awesome Golf Simulator's advantage is chart position (#96 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Awesome Golf Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Home Tee Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Tee Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Tee Hero has 1.8K ratings behind it against 280, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Awesome Golf Simulator's written reviews are positive against 62% of Home Tee Hero's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Awesome Golf Simulator ships an update monthly, Home Tee Hero every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Awesome Golf Simulator | Home Tee Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-golf-simulator/id1487825763/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-tee-hero/id6747743015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 280 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 682 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Great Detail Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487825762) | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) |

## What reviewers say

### Awesome Golf Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-golf-simulator/id1487825763)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Transform your golf practice and play with this app, compatible with various launch monitors. Enjoy unique game modes, challenging courses, and a state-of-the-art practice facility with detailed ball flight analysis and instant feedback.

**Highlights:** Launch monitor integration, Unique golf courses, Game modes (nearest the pin, long drive), State-of-the-art practice facility, Detailed shot tracking and ball flight analysis, Instant feedback on club and ball statistics

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (Legacy) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Subscription License (Legacy) | $199.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime License | $349.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate data and tracking
- 👍 Fun and engaging games
- ⭐ Great value for the price
- 💻 Smooth performance on older devices
- 🤖 Helpful coaching and practice features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited course selection
- 🔁 Connectivity issues with launch monitors
- 🔒 Lack of offline mode and data export
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🎨 Dated or underwhelming graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects during gameplay
- Inaccurate club distance tracking
- Issues with short shot registration

**Requested features**

- More virtual golf courses
- Ability to save and review practice data
- Offline mode for reviewing past sessions
- Customizable tee box and green distances
- Multiplayer and online tournament features


### Home Tee Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-tee-hero/id6747743015)

Experience a realistic golf simulator indoors with over 43,000 courses. Practice your game, play with friends, or compete in weekly tournaments. Requires a Garmin Golf membership and compatible launch monitor.

**Highlights:** 43,000+ virtual golf courses, Realistic simulation with fine-tuned physics, Enhanced courses with lidar data, On-course practice mode, Local multiplayer for up to 4 players, Weekly virtual tournaments

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Awesome Golf Simulator free?

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

### Is Home Tee Hero free?

Home Tee Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Awesome Golf Simulator or Home Tee Hero?

Home Tee Hero is rated higher. Awesome Golf Simulator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while Home Tee Hero averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Awesome Golf Simulator or Home Tee Hero have ads?

Neither Awesome Golf Simulator nor Home Tee Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Awesome Golf Simulator or Home Tee Hero?

Awesome Golf Simulator ships an update monthly, and Home Tee Hero every 4 weeks. Most recently, Awesome Golf Simulator was updated on November 7, 2026 and Home Tee Hero on November 11, 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.*