# Golf Dreams vs Golf 5 App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Golf Dreams at 62% against Golf 5 App's 5%. Golf Dreams also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Golf 5 App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Dreams sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Golf 5 App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golf Dreams holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Dreams has 31K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Golf Dreams's written reviews are positive against 5% of Golf 5 App's.

Golf Dreams ships an update every 6 days, Golf 5 App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Dreams | Golf 5 App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-dreams/id1551178669/reviews)** | [2.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-5-app/id1591278015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 445 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Golf Dreams AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551178672) | [AAA Games Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583960297) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Dreams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-dreams/id1551178669)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Sports, #51 Top Grossing · Sports, #101 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience realistic 3D golf with true physics and innovative controls. Build your career, win prizes, and compete in tournaments or quick mini-golf matches. Challenge friends or rivals in head-to-head PvP.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D golf simulation, Career mode with tournaments, Win and upgrade golf clubs, Challenging golf courses, Shape your shots (draw/fade), PvP multiplayer matches, Realistic ball tracer and stats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Pass Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Course: Sunset Valley | $0.99 | one-time |
| Course: Canyon Course | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly League Entry | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver chest | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of tickets | $1.49 | one-time |
| Bag of tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course: Highland Bay | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course: Woody Pines | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold chest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Gold Markers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Major Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dream Pass Plus | $4.49 | one-time |
| Pack of Major Passes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of tickets | $5.49 | one-time |
| Pile of Major Passes | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Unlimited (Small) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Box of tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of gold markers | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Unlimited (Large) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 Best golf game on the app store
- 👍 Smooth and satisfying golf swing
- 👍 Realistic physics and ball flight
- 👍 Great visuals and audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent wind and swing mechanics
- 🐛 Inaccurate putting grid
- 🐛 Overpowered AI opponents
- 🐛 Slow progression and club unlocks
- 🐛 Frequent updates causing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss after updates
- Inability to add friends
- Putting issues causing unexpected ball behavior
- Inconsistent tournament scoring and rewards

**Requested features**

- Add more courses and game modes
- Improve club progression and unlocks
- Implement real-time multiplayer
- Add more customization options
- Improve putting mechanics and controls


### Golf 5 App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-5-app/id1591278015)

This companion app enhances the Golf 5 eClub VR game experience. Users can manage their profile, check rankings, and participate in tournaments. It also facilitates communication with friends and allows avatar creation.

**Highlights:** Send suggestions and issues to support, Create avatar via Ready Player Me, Chat with friends, Check profile, classifications, and tournaments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Dreams free?

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

### Is Golf 5 App free?

Golf 5 App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Dreams or Golf 5 App?

Golf Dreams is rated higher. Golf Dreams averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Golf 5 App averages 2.1 from 21 ratings.

### Do Golf Dreams or Golf 5 App have ads?

Golf Dreams shows ads; Golf 5 App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Dreams or Golf 5 App?

Golf Dreams ships an update every 6 days, and Golf 5 App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Golf Dreams was updated on October 30, 2026 and Golf 5 App on October 21, 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.*