# Pixel Pro Golf vs Forest Golf Planner

Pixel Pro Golf and Forest Golf Planner both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Forest Golf Planner's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pixel Pro Golf's. Forest Golf Planner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). Pixel Pro Golf's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (33K vs 123). On rating, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Pixel Pro Golf is free to download; Forest Golf Planner costs $5.99 up front. Pixel Pro Golf sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Forest Golf Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pixel Pro Golf against 4.7 for Forest Golf Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Pro Golf has 33K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Pixel Pro Golf's written reviews are positive against 95% of Forest Golf Planner's.

Pixel Pro Golf ships an update weekly, Forest Golf Planner fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Pro Golf | Forest Golf Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-golf/id1534171570/reviews)** | [4.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-golf-planner/id1596204004/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #123 | **#98** |
| Size | 134 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixamo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728624150) | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Pro Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-golf/id1534171570)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Sports, #167 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience an addictive arcade golf game with realistic physics and beautiful pixel art. Compete in single-player, online tournaments, or challenge friends via iMessage across over 50 unique courses.

**Highlights:** Over 50 unique courses, Single player mode, Realtime online multiplayer, iMessage play, Global daily tournaments, Equipment upgrades, Character customization

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amateur Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Tee Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| US Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Career tours | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all equipment | $1.99 | one-time |
| US Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Tee Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Tee Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Tee Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🌳 Charming pixel art style
- ⛳️ Variety of challenging courses
- 💰 Reasonable pricing model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent tree collision detection
- 🤔 Putting mechanics can be frustrating
- 🌬️ Wind impact is sometimes unpredictable
- 💸 Lack of content to spend earned money on
- 📺 Excessive ad frequency

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not properly tracking
- Issues with ball dropping after penalty
- Swing button not always registering input

**Requested features**

- More club and equipment customization options
- Course creator and community sharing
- Ability to rotate camera view
- Multiplayer and leaderboard features
- Practice mode for specific holes


### Forest Golf Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-golf-planner/id1596204004)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Design and manage your own golf course, from building new holes and adding decorations to attracting customers and hosting tournaments. Expand your facilities with clubhouses, gift shops, and eateries to become a top-ranked golf resort.

**Highlights:** Design and build golf holes, Add unique decorations, Attract and manage customers, Host golf tournaments, Expand with clubhouses and shops, Rank your golf course

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Charming pixel art and cute graphics
- 🎮 Creative course design freedom
- ⏱️ Easy to learn and quick to play
- 💰 No pay-to-win or ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Poor golfer AI behavior
- 🎲 Unpredictable competition outcomes
- ⏳ Slow pacing early game
- 🎮 Clunky controls
- 🎨 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when loading saved games
- Save file corruption at year 12
- Path connection issues
- Money stats not updating correctly
- Hole placement and movement glitches

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete save files
- More than two save slots
- Playable golfer character option
- Change player/golfer names
- Move clubhouse late game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Pro Golf free?

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

### Is Forest Golf Planner free?

Forest Golf Planner costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Pro Golf or Forest Golf Planner?

Pixel Pro Golf is rated higher. Pixel Pro Golf averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Forest Golf Planner averages 4.7 from 123 ratings.

### Do Pixel Pro Golf or Forest Golf Planner have ads?

Pixel Pro Golf shows ads; Forest Golf Planner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Pro Golf or Forest Golf Planner?

Pixel Pro Golf ships an update weekly, and Forest Golf Planner fortnightly. Most recently, Pixel Pro Golf was updated on October 30, 2026 and Forest Golf Planner on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pixel Pro Golf or Forest Golf Planner?

Pixel Pro Golf currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and Forest Golf Planner at #98. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*