# Vertical Ball vs Stinger Golf

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vertical Ball | Stinger Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-ball/id1515725530/reviews) | **[4.4 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stinger-golf/id6480521873/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SDP Games SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/309578706) | [WTTR Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739370188) |

## What reviewers say

### Vertical Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-ball/id1515725530)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stinger Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stinger-golf/id6480521873)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Canyon - Golf Course | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silver Sands - Golf Course | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Intuitive one-touch controls
- 🆓 No ads or intrusive monetization
- 🏌️ Realistic golf mechanics and physics
- 🎨 Clean, simple design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ball physics inconsistent and unrealistic
- 🎮 Club selection controls too complicated
- ⛳ Fairway and green friction/rolling mechanics problematic
- 🔄 Repetitive course design
- 📊 Limited visual variety and graphics

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Auto club selection based on yardage
- More par 5 holes
- Additional courses and environments
- Club upgrade or progression system
- Course creator/custom hole builder


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*