# GL Golf vs Nova Golf Lite

The clearest difference is price: Nova Golf Lite at Free against GL Golf's $4.99. GL Golf's advantage is chart position (#62 vs unranked) and ratings volume (105 vs 16). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Nova Golf Lite is free to download; GL Golf costs $4.99 up front. GL Golf sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Nova Golf Lite sells 10 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 — 4.0 for GL Golf against 4.1 for Nova Golf Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GL Golf has 105 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of GL Golf's written reviews are positive against 61% of Nova Golf Lite's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GL Golf | Nova Golf Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gl-golf/id289559287/reviews) | **[4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf-lite/id503868317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **62.6% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nuclear Nova Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/289559290) | [Nuclear Nova Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/289559290) |

## What reviewers say

### GL Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gl-golf/id289559287)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic 3D golf with simple graphics and a physics system. Play solo or with up to four players across numerous holes, featuring various environmental challenges and game modes. Enjoy online tournaments, customizable golfers, and constant free updates.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D golf simulation, Multiplayer support (up to 4 players), Realistic physics system, Numerous holes and courses, Online tournaments, Customizable golfers, Driving range and practice modes

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GL Golf Lob Wedge | $0.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Mulligan Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Tour Clubs | $1.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Square Grooves | $1.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Driver 330 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Course Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Course Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Course Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Course Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Course Pack 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Course Pack 6 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⛳️ Enjoyable golf gameplay
- 🕰 Addictive time-killer
- 🎨 Charming low-def graphics
- 👍 Challenging but fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🌄 Limited course selection
- 🎨 Outdated graphics
- 🎮 Frustrating putting mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Swing button not functioning
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Courses not loading properly
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More course options
- Improved graphics and visuals
- Better putting system
- Online leaderboards and multiplayer


### Nova Golf Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf-lite/id503868317)

Experience realistic golf with stunning 3D graphics and diverse courses from around the world. Customize your golfer, compete in career mode, and challenge friends in multiplayer. Earn virtual currency or use in-app purchases for custom clubs and balls.

**Highlights:** Realistic ball physics, Stunning 3D graphics, Unique global courses, Customizable characters, Career mode, Multiplayer challenges, In-app purchases for clubs/balls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dozen of all Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Experience | $0.99 | one-time |
| Driver | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wood | $0.99 | one-time |
| Iron | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wedge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Putter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Overdrive | $0.99 | one-time |
| Character Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Mulligans | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GL Golf free?

GL Golf costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Nova Golf Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GL Golf or Nova Golf Lite?

Nova Golf Lite is rated higher. GL Golf averages 4.0 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Nova Golf Lite averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do GL Golf or Nova Golf Lite have ads?

Neither GL Golf nor Nova Golf Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GL Golf or Nova Golf Lite?

GL Golf ships an update every 3 months, and Nova Golf Lite every 3 months. Most recently, GL Golf was updated on September 21, 2026 and Nova Golf Lite on August 26, 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.*