# Golf Dreams vs Spin Shot Golf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spin Shot Golf at none against Golf Dreams's 21. Golf Dreams's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, 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. Spin Shot Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golf Dreams holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Dreams has 31K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Golf Dreams ships an update every 6 days, Spin Shot Golf every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Dreams | Spin Shot Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-dreams/id1551178669/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-shot-golf/id6809239882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 445 MB | 1.2 GB |
| 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) | [K Squared Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809239884) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Dreams

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

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Sports, #53 Top Grossing · Sports, #109 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


### Spin Shot Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-shot-golf/id6809239882)

Experience a unique golf game where you control the ball's spin in mid-air. Master 16 courses with two distinct swing mechanics, build your career, and customize your clubs. Compete on leaderboards and personalize your golf balls.

**Highlights:** Mid-air ball spin control, 16 unique golf courses, Two swing mechanics (Slingshot & Pro), Career mode with tournaments, Club customization and upgrades, Leaderboard competition, Customizable golf ball designs

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Dreams free?

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

### Is Spin Shot Golf free?

Spin Shot Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Dreams or Spin Shot Golf?

Golf Dreams is rated higher. Golf Dreams averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Spin Shot Golf averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Golf Dreams or Spin Shot Golf have ads?

Both Golf Dreams and Spin Shot Golf show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Dreams or Spin Shot Golf?

Golf Dreams ships an update every 6 days, and Spin Shot Golf every 2 weeks. Most recently, Golf Dreams was updated on October 30, 2026 and Spin Shot Golf on October 29, 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.*