# Golf Dreams vs 82

The clearest difference is ads: 82 at none against Golf Dreams's shown. 82 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#5 vs #44). Golf Dreams's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 44%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Dreams sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 82 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Golf Dreams against 4.8 for 82. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Golf Dreams's written reviews are positive against 44% of 82's.

Golf Dreams ships an update every 6 days, 82 weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Dreams | 82 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-dreams/id1551178669/reviews) | [4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/82-0com/id6780195090/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #44 | **#5** |
| Size | 436 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Golf Dreams AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551178672) | [Vaulty Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779740067) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Dreams

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Sports, #45 Top Grossing · Sports, #130 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


### 82

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/82-0com/id6780195090)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Sports, #40 Top Grossing · Sports, #92 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Build the ultimate basketball lineup by drafting legendary players from different eras. Test your hoops knowledge and strategic skills to see if your squad can achieve an undefeated season.

**Highlights:** Draft legendary players, Spin for random teams and decades, Build a five-man lineup, Simulate season record, Chase an undefeated season, Share results with friends

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Coins Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Coins Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Dreams free?

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

### Is 82 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Dreams or 82?

Golf Dreams and 82 are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 30K and 14K ratings respectively.

### Do Golf Dreams or 82 have ads?

Golf Dreams shows ads; 82 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Dreams or 82?

Golf Dreams ships an update every 6 days, and 82 weekly. Most recently, Golf Dreams was updated on October 20, 2026 and 82 on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Golf Dreams or 82?

Golf Dreams currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and 82 at #5. 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.*