# Golf Master! vs World Rugby

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Golf Master! at 50% against World Rugby's 0%. Golf Master! also leads on chart position (#178 vs unranked). World Rugby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Master! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. World Rugby asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golf Master! ships an update every 2 months, World Rugby every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Master! | World Rugby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-master/id1520136416/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 248 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Doodle Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139648773) | [Essential Applications, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/288960056) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Master!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-master/id1520136416)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling real-time multiplayer golf matches against players worldwide. Master realistic controls, conquer challenging courses, and compete in tournaments to become the ultimate golf champion. Customize your golfer and power up your game.

**Highlights:** Real-time stroke play golf games, Smooth, simple controls, Progress through challenging courses, Compete in special tournament rounds, Play with friends, Customize golfer and power ups, Realistic 3D physics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 DIAMONDS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL GIFT BAG - Tier 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1100 DIAMONDS | $4.99 | one-time |
| TOURNAMENT OFFER -Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| MEGA DEAL BAG | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2600 DIAMONDS | $9.99 | one-time |
| MEGA BAG 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| MEGA BAG 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| HUGE DEAL BAG | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Realistic golf experience
- ⭐ Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Long wait times to find opponents
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Opponents not penalized for out-of-bounds shots
- Inconsistent wind and ball physics
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to recover progress after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Add penalty strokes for out-of-bounds shots
- Implement a single-player campaign mode
- Provide more detailed course and shot information
- Allow players to customize their avatar and clubs


### World Rugby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-rugby/id6459829356)

Experience the thrill of rugby with this game. Practice your kicking and running skills before competing in single matches or a full cup tournament against global teams. Aim for ultimate victory and claim the championship title.

**Highlights:** Practice kicking and running, Play single matches, Choose your team, Enter cup tournaments, Compete for championship

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Master! free?

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

### Is World Rugby free?

World Rugby is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Golf Master! or World Rugby have ads?

Both Golf Master! and World Rugby show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Master! or World Rugby?

Golf Master! ships an update every 2 months, and World Rugby every 5 weeks. Most recently, Golf Master! was updated on November 11, 2026 and World Rugby on November 4, 2026.

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