# GL Golf vs Benchmark Golf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GL Golf at 63% against Benchmark Golf's 6%. GL Golf also leads on chart position (#74 vs unranked). Benchmark Golf's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Benchmark Golf is free to download; GL Golf costs $4.99 up front. GL Golf sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Benchmark Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Benchmark Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Benchmark Golf has 2.4K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of GL Golf's written reviews are positive against 6% of Benchmark Golf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GL Golf ships an update every 3 months, Benchmark Golf every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GL Golf | Benchmark Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gl-golf/id289559287/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 105 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.6% of reviews** | 6.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 570 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nuclear Nova Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/289559290) | [GolfDaddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704708680) |

## What reviewers say

### GL Golf

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

**Currently charting:** #74 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


### Benchmark Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126)

Practice and play simulated golf at home with AI-powered accuracy.  Hit the range or play courses without a ball, gaining instant feedback to improve your game anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** AI-powered golf simulation, Practice range and course play, No-ball required, Instant feedback for consistency, Compact and storable design, Play regardless of weather

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Durable mat
- 💡 Affordable golf simulator concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent swing detection
- 🔍 Inaccurate yardages and shot tracking
- 🔌 Unreliable app performance
- ⏱️ Rushed setup and swing timing
- 🤖 Poor voice command functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inability to load courses and features
- Swing registration issues
- Account and data loss problems

**Requested features**

- More club options
- Multiplayer and online play
- Improved calibration and setup process
- Customizable timer and swing detection settings
- Better app stability and error handling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GL Golf free?

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

### Is Benchmark Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GL Golf or Benchmark Golf?

Benchmark Golf is rated higher. GL Golf averages 4.0 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Benchmark Golf averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do GL Golf or Benchmark Golf have ads?

Neither GL Golf nor Benchmark Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GL Golf or Benchmark Golf?

GL Golf ships an update every 3 months, and Benchmark Golf every 4 days. Most recently, GL Golf was updated on September 21, 2026 and Benchmark Golf on September 25, 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.*