Comparison

Vertical Ball vs Stinger Golf

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vertical Ball

Experience a free, innovative 3D game where you hold, aim, and release to escape gravity. It's easy to learn but challenging to master, offering satisfying gameplay with beautiful graphics.

Highlights
  • Hold, aim, release gameplay
  • Escape gravity mechanics
  • Beautiful 3D graphics
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
  • Satisfying gameplay
Features
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Try this new and innovative game for FREE! Hold, aim, release!! Win in one or many bands!! **** FEATURES **** - Easy to learn, hard to master - Escape gravity in this forgiving game - Beautiful 3D Graphics - Do we need to say it again? :) it's not as easy as it seems! - Very (very!) satisfying game play - FREE!? Yes, it's 100% FREE

About

Stinger Golf

Experience a realistic golf simulation with intuitive single-finger controls. Master your swing with 15 clubs, adjust spin and loft, and tackle unique holes with dynamic wind conditions. Compete on daily leaderboards or practice at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Single-finger swing control
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • 15 golf clubs
  • Adjustable backspin and loft
  • 198 unique golf holes
  • Daily leaderboards
  • Practice and driving range modes
Features
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Swing your way into the world of Stinger Golf! A dynamic simulation golf game that gives you full control over your golf swing with just a single finger! With realistic physics, unique golf holes, and infinite wind conditions - your challenge is to use the golf clubs in your bag to score the lowest round possible! Practice on full holes, or head to the Driving Range to work on your swing. With 15 golf clubs at your disposal, and full control over your swing - will you be able to break par? Change backspin, adjust your club's loft and find your perfect swing to hit best shot possible! With an open-world driving range and on-course practice modes, Stinger Golf offers an endless opportunity for practice and casual golf game play! Spend as much time as you need honing your skills in a stress-free environment designed to improve your game. When you're ready, take to the course and put those skills to the test with a unique golf round each day! 
FULL SWING CONTROL: - With full control over your swing, you can hit any shot, with any club, from anywhere! - LEFT and RIGHT handed swings supported - Change backspin to add or remove spin for each shot - Adjust your club face to add or remove loft for each club - Hit fades, draws, and shape your shots however you like with just a single swipe UNIQUE GOLF HOLES: - 198 unique golf holes, ranging from 98 yard Par 3s to full 600 yard par 5s - 4 unique full 36 Hole courses featuring unique environments and course design - 3 unique hand-placed flag locations for each hole, that change daily - Play each hole for the best score, or explore and practice without any limits DAILY LEADERBOARDS: - Post your best score of the day and see how you compare against other golfers! - Play 9 holes or a full 18 hole round, with the option to play with or without wind! - Compete in Blind Mode UI Daily rounds for a unique challenge - Speed through the round without worrying about the score in a daily round of Speed Golf RANGE FINDER:
 - With an on-course range finder mode, you can get the exact distances you need for each shot - Fly up close to the hole to explore the green and flag location - View heat maps for the green slope to help you read your putts and approach shots - Place markers to measure distances and set your aim PRACTICE MODE: - Extensive practice mode allows you to practice any shot from anywhere - Change the wind to practice every shot in every wind condition possible, or turn off the wind for more casual game play - Keep track of your progress with up to 100 ball marks that save as you play DRIVING RANGE: - A fully open-world 500 yard driving range - Complete with bunkers, open fairways, and island greens - Place a target to work on your accuracy, or just hit for fun DAILY ROUNDS: - Each day play a new round of 9 or 18 holes - Unique hole orders and wind conditions make each day a new challenge! BLIND UI MODE: - Turn on to remove the hole distance and wind UI display for an extra challenge! - Or turn on for a less cluttered UI, and a more immersive experience on the course! Download now and head to the tee!

Screenshots

Vertical Ball3 screens
Stinger Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stinger Golf at 81% against Vertical Ball's 0%. Stinger Golf also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (90 vs 2). Vertical Ball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stinger Golf sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Vertical Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stinger Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stinger Golf has 90 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Vertical Ball's written reviews are positive against 81% of Stinger Golf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vertical Ball ships an update every 2 months, Stinger Golf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Vertical Ball versus Stinger Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertical BallStinger Golf
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings290 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB1.7 GB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSDP Games SASWTTR Labs LLC

Customer experience

Vertical Ball

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Stinger Golf

All ratings90 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Vertical Ball

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stinger Golf

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes after checking leaderboard
  • Ball phases through floor on green edges
  • 0% power swing bug when releasing without swinging
  • Ball rolls unrealistically slow on slopes
  • Inconsistent shot results from identical swings
Show 4 more
  • Flag remains in hole during putting
  • Club selection doesn't default to driver on tee box
  • Inconsistent ball bounce mechanics
  • Spin mechanics unrealistic on different grass types

Requested features

22 requests
  • Auto club selection based on yardage
  • More par 5 holes
  • Additional courses and environments
  • Club upgrade or progression system
  • Course creator/custom hole builder
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  • Ability to reduce power before swing
  • Pull pin option for putting
  • Caddy recommendation system
  • Different club sets with varied mechanics
  • Backspin control menu improvements
  • Draw and fade shot shaping
  • Water hazards and varied obstacles
  • Bunker difficulty improvements
  • Mute button for audio
  • Record keeping system outside Game Center
  • Daily/tournament leaderboards
  • Automatic putter selection on greens
  • Consistent wind throughout course
  • Low draw stinger and high cut shot options
  • Flop shot mechanics
  • Club loft adjustment without draw/fade
  • Ball speed-up option for slow rolling

In-app purchases

None

Vertical Ball

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Stinger Golf

One-time2
  • Monument Canyon - Golf Course$3.99
  • Silver Sands - Golf Course$3.99

Questions

Is Vertical Ball free?
Vertical Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stinger Golf free?
Stinger Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vertical Ball or Stinger Golf?
Stinger Golf is rated higher. Vertical Ball averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stinger Golf averages 4.4 from 90 ratings.
Do Vertical Ball or Stinger Golf have ads?
Neither Vertical Ball nor Stinger Golf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vertical Ball or Stinger Golf?
Vertical Ball ships an update every 2 months, and Stinger Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vertical Ball was updated on June 5, 2026 and Stinger Golf on September 25, 2026.

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