# Golf Dreams vs Square Golf

The clearest difference is rating: Golf Dreams at 4.8 against Square Golf's 3.5. Golf Dreams also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 48) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Square Golf's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Dreams sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Square Golf sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Golf Dreams holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Dreams has 28K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Golf Dreams's written reviews are positive against 66% of Square Golf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Golf Dreams ships an update every 6 days, Square Golf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Dreams | Square Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-dreams/id1551178669/reviews)** | [3.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-golf/id6470903698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | **65.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | #167 |
| Size | 555 MB | 203 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) | [invant inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584044649) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Dreams

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Sports, #43 Top Grossing · Sports, #83 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


### Square Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-golf/id6470903698)

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

Enhance your golf game with accurate shot analysis using high-speed cameras and machine vision. Enjoy various practice modes and virtual golf experiences anywhere, anytime. Compete globally on beautifully rendered courses.

**Highlights:** Accurate shot analysis, High-speed camera and machine vision, Virtual golf swing support, Bluetooth connectivity, Driving range and approach practice, Putting practice green, Global multiplayer mode

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 220 credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 440 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 770 credits | $16.99 | one-time |
| 1000 credits | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Dreams free?

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

### Is Square Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Dreams or Square Golf?

Golf Dreams is rated higher. Golf Dreams averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Square Golf averages 3.5 from 48 ratings.

### Do Golf Dreams or Square Golf have ads?

Golf Dreams shows ads; Square Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Dreams or Square Golf?

Golf Dreams ships an update every 6 days, and Square Golf fortnightly. Most recently, Golf Dreams was updated on September 25, 2026 and Square Golf on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Golf Dreams or Square Golf?

Golf Dreams currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and Square Golf at #167. 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.*