# Golf Strike vs Stick Bloons

The clearest difference is rating: Golf Strike at 4.5 against Stick Bloons's 4.0. Golf Strike also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 21) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Stick Bloons's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and review sentiment (33% vs 19%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Strike sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Stick Bloons asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golf Strike holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Strike has 12K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Golf Strike's written reviews are positive against 33% of Stick Bloons's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Golf Strike ships an update every 3 months, Stick Bloons every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Strike | Stick Bloons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-strike/id1505228361/reviews)** | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-bloons/id6463801170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 229 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [红利 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502065617) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-strike/id1505228361)

Compete against real players worldwide in this intuitive golf game. Master different game modes like multiplayer matches, duels, and tournaments. Upgrade your equipment and courses to build your golf career and enjoy stunning global courses.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer golf matches, 1v1 duels, Weekend tournaments, Lucky shot challenges, Golf equipment customization, Realistic shot mechanics, Global course variety

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Clubs Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Bunch Of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Bunch Of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Lucky Shot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golfers’ Choice Deal 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golf Lovers Deal 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Clubs Deal 16 | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Pile Of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Pile Of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Clubs Deal 13 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golfers’ Choice Deal 13 | $5.99 | one-time |
| True Champions Deal 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| A Bag Of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Bag Of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golf Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Locker Of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Locker Of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and easy to play
- ⏱️ Quick games
- 🎨 Good graphics and gameplay
- 🤝 Multiplayer feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 💰 Loss of coins due to crashes
- 🔌 Unstable connection issues
- 🤖 Potential cheating/bots

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden disconnections during games
- Incorrect scoring/game outcomes
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Disappearing coins and gems

**Requested features**

- Ability to rejoin games after disconnections
- Refund of coins lost due to crashes
- Spectate mode to watch friends
- Improved server stability and reliability


### Stick Bloons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-bloons/id6463801170)

Become a master archer in this addictive game where you aim and shoot arrows to pop as many balloons as possible. Test your reflexes and accuracy through increasingly challenging levels with moving targets and obstacles. Compete for high scores and enjoy endless fun with vibrant graphics.

**Highlights:** Bow and arrow gameplay, Pop countless balloons, Endless high score hunting, Increasingly difficult levels, Moving targets and obstacles, Smooth controls and vibrant graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Strike free?

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

### Is Stick Bloons free?

Stick Bloons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Strike or Stick Bloons?

Golf Strike is rated higher. Golf Strike averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Stick Bloons averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Golf Strike or Stick Bloons have ads?

Both Golf Strike and Stick Bloons show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Strike or Stick Bloons?

Golf Strike ships an update every 3 months, and Stick Bloons every 7 months. Most recently, Golf Strike was updated on October 30, 2026 and Stick Bloons 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.*