# Golf Odyssey vs Stinger Golf

The clearest difference is ads: Stinger Golf at none against Golf Odyssey's shown. Stinger Golf also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (81% vs 65%). Golf Odyssey's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 93). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Odyssey sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Stinger Golf sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Golf Odyssey holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Odyssey has 4.4K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Golf Odyssey's written reviews are positive against 81% of Stinger Golf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Golf Odyssey ships an update every 4 months, Stinger Golf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Odyssey | Stinger Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-odyssey/id1520590909/reviews)** | [4.3 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stinger-golf/id6480521873/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 341 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruben Pecellin](https://appshunter.io/developer/403965456) | [WTTR Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739370188) |

## 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


### 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 Golf Odyssey free?

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

### Is Stinger Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Odyssey or Stinger Golf?

Golf Odyssey is rated higher. Golf Odyssey averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Stinger Golf averages 4.3 from 93 ratings.

### Do Golf Odyssey or Stinger Golf have ads?

Golf Odyssey shows ads; Stinger Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Odyssey or Stinger Golf?

Golf Odyssey ships an update every 4 months, and Stinger Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Golf Odyssey was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stinger Golf on November 8, 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.*