# Golf On Mars vs Coffee Golf

The clearest difference is price: Coffee Golf at Free against Golf On Mars's $2.99. Coffee Golf also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 184) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Golf On Mars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Coffee Golf is free to download; Golf On Mars costs $2.99 up front. Coffee Golf sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Golf On Mars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Coffee Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coffee Golf has 26K ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Golf On Mars's written reviews are positive against 43% of Coffee Golf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Golf On Mars ships an update every 2 days, Coffee Golf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf On Mars | Coffee Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-on-mars/id1509500916/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-golf/id6449750555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 184 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.6% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | #148 |
| Size | 2 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Captain Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446968123) | [Shallot Games, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916624104) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf On Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-on-mars/id1509500916)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Sports, #196 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Experience golf on a terraformed Mars in the year 2866. Navigate an expansive, rocky landscape with unique Martian obstacles. With an immense number of holes, the game offers a virtually endless golfing adventure.

**Highlights:** Golf on Mars simulation, Infinite* rocky Martian surface, Unique Martian golfing obstacles, Vast number of golf holes, Realistic gravity simulation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Endless gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and meditative experience
- 🚀 Efficient use of battery
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible or unbeatable holes
- 🐛 Inconsistent ball physics and behavior
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing game crashes
- 🔍 Lack of instructions or tutorial
- 🔍 Frustrating when unable to skip impossible holes

**Reported bugs**

- Terrain generation creating unbeatable obstacles
- Ball getting stuck in walls or pits with no way out
- Settings not persisting between sessions
- Camera getting stuck at the bottom of the map
- Scrolling issues causing the ball to randomly reset

**Requested features**

- Add a reset/restart option
- Implement a statistics/leaderboard system
- Allow customization of ball/course colors
- Introduce new gameplay elements like windmills or low-gravity
- Provide an option to instantly skip impossible holes


### Coffee Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-golf/id6449750555)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Sports, #152 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Enjoy a new, bite-sized golf course every day. Aim to sink all five holes in the fewest strokes possible. Challenge friends with your perfect scores and share your progress.

**Highlights:** New course daily, Five holes per course, Score tracking, Share scores with friends, Minimalist gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tour Starter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tour Booster | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer 3.5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Offer 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful, relaxing visuals
- 🕹️ Simple, intuitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Enjoyable daily challenge
- 🤝 Fun to share scores with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Inconsistent and unpredictable shot mechanics
- 🌳 Frustrating tree/obstacle interactions
- 💧 Excessive water hazards and islands
- 🔁 Limited replay value due to one-time daily play

**Reported bugs**

- Ball occasionally hitting invisible obstacles
- Inconsistent scoring/match results
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay previous daily courses
- Option to adjust wind/shot accuracy
- Multiplayer mode to compete against friends
- Leaderboard and stat tracking features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf On Mars free?

Golf On Mars costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Coffee Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf On Mars or Coffee Golf?

Coffee Golf is rated higher. Golf On Mars averages 4.4 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Coffee Golf averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Golf On Mars or Coffee Golf have ads?

Coffee Golf shows ads; Golf On Mars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf On Mars or Coffee Golf?

Golf On Mars ships an update every 2 days, and Coffee Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Golf On Mars was updated on October 27, 2026 and Coffee Golf on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Golf On Mars or Coffee Golf?

Golf On Mars currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and Coffee Golf at #148. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*