# Go Pokes vs Next18Now

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Next18Now at 100% against Go Pokes's 0%. Next18Now also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Go Pokes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (49 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Next18Now sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Go Pokes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Next18Now holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Pokes has 49 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Go Pokes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Next18Now's.

Go Pokes ships an update every 6 weeks, Next18Now weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go Pokes | Next18Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-pokes/id1639362354/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next18now/id6762473908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Oklahoma State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/393442180) | [Next18, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894286850) |

## What reviewers say

### Go Pokes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-pokes/id1639362354)

Stay connected with Oklahoma State University Athletics. Access real-time scores, stats, and social media feeds from teams and fans. Manage your tickets and receive important news alerts.

**Highlights:** Social media integration, Live scores and stats, Customizable alerts, Mobile ticketing management, Team and fan feeds

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Next18Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next18now/id6762473908)

This app simplifies golf side games and wagering, automating scoring, bets, and payouts for a seamless on-course experience. It supports various popular betting formats and integrates handicaps for fair competition. Track live scores, manage multiple games, and view instant settlement details.

**Highlights:** Real-time live scoring, Multiple side games simultaneously, Popular golf betting formats, Automatic wager calculations, Live betting & press tracking, Handicap integration, League & group management

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side Games Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Sides Games & Ryder Cup Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Leagues & Tournaments Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Leagues & Tournaments Annual | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Go Pokes free?

Go Pokes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Next18Now free?

Next18Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Go Pokes or Next18Now?

Next18Now is rated higher. Go Pokes averages 3.9 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Next18Now averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Go Pokes or Next18Now have ads?

Neither Go Pokes nor Next18Now shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Go Pokes or Next18Now?

Go Pokes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Next18Now weekly. Most recently, Go Pokes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Next18Now on October 8, 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.*