# Mini Golf Worlds vs Carnival Knockdown

The clearest difference is rating: Carnival Knockdown at 4.9 against Mini Golf Worlds's 4.3. Carnival Knockdown also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 71%) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 232). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mini Golf Worlds sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Carnival Knockdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Carnival Knockdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carnival Knockdown has 7.4K ratings behind it against 232, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Mini Golf Worlds's written reviews are positive against 93% of Carnival Knockdown's.

Mini Golf Worlds ships an update every 5 days, Carnival Knockdown every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Golf Worlds | Carnival Knockdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-worlds/id1495603866/reviews) | **[4.9 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnival-knockdown/id6780989548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 232 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 285 MB | 308 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rocket Jump](https://appshunter.io/developer/448070468) | [Fortune Mine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565949596) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Golf Worlds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-worlds/id1495603866)

Experience a fun-filled 3D mini golf adventure with over 100 levels across diverse worlds. Compete with friends or players globally in online multiplayer, or enjoy local offline matches. Master physics puzzles and use free power-ups to achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Dozens of 3D worlds, Over 100 levels, Online multiplayer matches, Local offline multiplayer, Daily tournaments, Free power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Rupees | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Rupees | $4.99 | one-time |
| Early Birdie Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Rupees | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Rupees | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Rupees | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Super fun and enjoyable
- ✨ Looks great, awesome graphics
- 🕹️ Easy and straightforward controls
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great to play with friends/family
- 🏆 Polished and well-made game

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Trial expired issue prevents login
- 💸 Too easy to spend in-game currency
- 🚫 Limited to 15 active games
- ⚖️ Forfeiting inactive games loses cups
- ⚠️ UI elements close to screen edges

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in, says trial expired
- Facebook login in endless loop
- Contact button not working
- Game crashes when accepting results of ended game
- Game shuts down on launch

**Requested features**

- Make loading updates small or medium size
- Add a way to clear inactive games without penalty
- One-time payment option to remove ads


### Carnival Knockdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnival-knockdown/id6780989548)

Engage in a physics-based puzzle game where you strategically launch projectiles to demolish intricate structures. Master dynamic physics and diverse materials across hundreds of challenging levels with a vibrant carnival theme.

**Highlights:** Physics-based destruction puzzles, Diverse materials and object reactions, Hundreds of challenging levels, One-tap cannonball launching, Satisfying chain reactions, Vibrant carnival theme

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CarnivalPack_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_NoAds | $7.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Golf Worlds free?

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

### Is Carnival Knockdown free?

Carnival Knockdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mini Golf Worlds or Carnival Knockdown?

Carnival Knockdown is rated higher. Mini Golf Worlds averages 4.3 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Carnival Knockdown averages 4.9 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Mini Golf Worlds or Carnival Knockdown have ads?

Both Mini Golf Worlds and Carnival Knockdown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Golf Worlds or Carnival Knockdown?

Mini Golf Worlds ships an update every 5 days, and Carnival Knockdown every 3 days. Most recently, Mini Golf Worlds was updated on November 3, 2026 and Carnival Knockdown 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.*
