# Hyper Idle Golf vs Mini Golf Games

The clearest difference is rating: Mini Golf Games at 4.4 against Hyper Idle Golf's 1.7. Mini Golf Games also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). Hyper Idle Golf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (69% vs 34%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mini Golf Games sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Hyper Idle Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mini Golf Games holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Golf Games has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Hyper Idle Golf's written reviews are positive against 34% of Mini Golf Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hyper Idle Golf ships an update every 10 months, Mini Golf Games fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hyper Idle Golf | Mini Golf Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-idle-golf/id1600884767/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-games/id1660962856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 34.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Basement Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092009455) | [Puzzle Cats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329803868) |

## What reviewers say

### Hyper Idle Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-idle-golf/id1600884767)

A simple golf game where timing your shots is key to achieving greater distances. Improve your score by playing more and mastering the timing.

**Highlights:** Timing-based gameplay, Score improvement, Distance progression, Simple rules, Idle mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mini Golf Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-games/id1660962856)

Experience the thrill of miniature golf with this engaging game. Compete against rivals online or offline, master intuitive controls, and explore over 100 holes with unique challenges. Unlock new golf balls and enjoy realistic 3D graphics as you aim to become the mini golf champion.

**Highlights:** Online and offline mini golf play, Intuitive controls and addictive gameplay, Realistic 3D graphics, Unlockable golf balls, Over 100 holes with weekly updates, Challenging obstacles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Golf Games Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Golf Games Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Golf Games Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mini Golf Games Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mini Golf Games Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mini Golf Games Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥳 Fun gameplay
- 🤩 Engaging mini-golf experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy camera physics
- 🤔 Unclear scoring system
- 😤 Difficulty progressing to later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to access Arena 5 even after unlocking
- Challenges section not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom mini-golf courses
- More challenging course options
- Better explanation of game rules


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hyper Idle Golf free?

Hyper Idle Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mini Golf Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hyper Idle Golf or Mini Golf Games?

Mini Golf Games is rated higher. Hyper Idle Golf averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Mini Golf Games averages 4.4 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Hyper Idle Golf or Mini Golf Games have ads?

Both Hyper Idle Golf and Mini Golf Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hyper Idle Golf or Mini Golf Games?

Hyper Idle Golf ships an update every 10 months, and Mini Golf Games fortnightly. Most recently, Hyper Idle Golf was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mini Golf Games on October 22, 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.*