# Golf Dreams vs Stinger Golf

The clearest difference is ads: Stinger Golf at none against Golf Dreams's shown. Stinger Golf also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 62%). Golf Dreams's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (31K vs 93). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Dreams sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Stinger Golf sells 2 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Dreams has 31K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Golf Dreams'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 Dreams ships an update every 6 days, Stinger Golf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Dreams | Stinger Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-dreams/id1551178669/reviews)** | [4.3 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stinger-golf/id6480521873/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 445 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Golf Dreams AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551178672) | [WTTR Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739370188) |

## 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, #102 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


### 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 Dreams free?

Golf Dreams 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 Dreams or Stinger Golf?

Golf Dreams is rated higher. Golf Dreams averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Stinger Golf averages 4.3 from 93 ratings.

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

Golf Dreams shows ads; Stinger Golf does not.

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

Golf Dreams ships an update every 6 days, and Stinger Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Golf Dreams was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stinger Golf on October 24, 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.*