# Golf Odyssey vs subpar pool

The clearest difference is price: Golf Odyssey at Free against subpar pool's $4.99. Golf Odyssey also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 38). subpar pool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Golf Odyssey is free to download; subpar pool costs $4.99 up front. Golf Odyssey sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. subpar pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Golf Odyssey against 4.6 for subpar pool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Odyssey has 4.4K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Golf Odyssey's written reviews are positive against 78% of subpar pool's.

Golf Odyssey ships an update every 4 months, subpar pool every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Odyssey | subpar pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-odyssey/id1520590909/reviews)** | [4.6 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subpar-pool/id1546080553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 341 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruben Pecellin](https://appshunter.io/developer/403965456) | [webbfarbror AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/663547506) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-odyssey/id1520590909)

Experience a relaxing yet challenging golf game with one-handed controls. Unlock new courses by holing out and compete in daily challenges. Earn stars to rank up in this casual, addictive golf adventure.

**Highlights:** Unlock new courses by holing out, Easy one-handed controls, Daily challenges with new courses, Earn stars and rank up, 8-bit retro aesthetics, Relaxing soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Relaxing and beautiful visuals
- 🎶 Calming soundtrack
- 🧠 Challenging and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent power/distance mechanics
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads
- 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
- 🔄 Repetitive course structure

**Reported bugs**

- Erratic ball physics and behavior
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Achievements and progression system
- Customizable power/distance controls
- Shorter or checkpointed courses
- More diverse course themes


### subpar pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subpar-pool/id1546080553)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Sports, #76 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a unique pocket billiards experience across procedurally generated levels. Strategize your shots, adapt to unpredictable physics, and customize challenges with a deck of cards for endless replayability. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world with a charming art style and a relaxing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated levels, Card-based challenge customization, Four distinct worlds, Thousands of gameplay combinations, Bite-sized play sessions, One-handed play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Odyssey free?

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

### Is subpar pool free?

subpar pool costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Odyssey or subpar pool?

Golf Odyssey is rated higher. Golf Odyssey averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while subpar pool averages 4.6 from 38 ratings.

### Do Golf Odyssey or subpar pool have ads?

Golf Odyssey shows ads; subpar pool does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Odyssey or subpar pool?

Golf Odyssey ships an update every 4 months, and subpar pool every 2 weeks. Most recently, Golf Odyssey was updated on November 3, 2026 and subpar pool on November 3, 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.*
