# Par 3 Golf vs Golf Master!

The clearest difference is price: Golf Master! at Free against Par 3 Golf's $2.99. Golf Master! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months). Par 3 Golf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Golf Master! is free to download; Par 3 Golf costs $2.99 up front. Golf Master! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Par 3 Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golf Master! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Master! has 33K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Par 3 Golf's written reviews are positive against 50% of Golf Master!'s.

Par 3 Golf ships an update every 38 months, Golf Master! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Par 3 Golf | Golf Master! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-3-golf/id301407929/reviews) | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-master/id1520136416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **50.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 4 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RESETgame](https://appshunter.io/developer/341062330) | [Doodle Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139648773) |

## What reviewers say

### Par 3 Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-3-golf/id301407929)

Experience a fast-paced golf simulation with four unique "par 3" courses. Navigate undulating greens, realistic physics, and varied weather conditions. Choose your player, clubs, and play modes for a challenging round.

**Highlights:** Four 9-hole "par 3" courses, Realistic physics (wind, gravity, aerodynamics), Choice of computer opponents or solo play, 3D terrain with hazards, Automatic or manual club selection, Perspective and overhead views

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Golf Master!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-master/id1520136416)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling real-time multiplayer golf matches against players worldwide. Master realistic controls, conquer challenging courses, and compete in tournaments to become the ultimate golf champion. Customize your golfer and power up your game.

**Highlights:** Real-time stroke play golf games, Smooth, simple controls, Progress through challenging courses, Compete in special tournament rounds, Play with friends, Customize golfer and power ups, Realistic 3D physics

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 DIAMONDS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL GIFT BAG - Tier 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1100 DIAMONDS | $4.99 | one-time |
| TOURNAMENT OFFER -Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| MEGA DEAL BAG | $4.99 | one-time |
| MEGA BAG 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2600 DIAMONDS | $9.99 | one-time |
| MEGA BAG 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| MEGA BAG 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6000 DIAMONDS | $19.99 | one-time |
| HUGE DEAL BAG | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Realistic golf experience
- ⭐ Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Long wait times to find opponents
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Opponents not penalized for out-of-bounds shots
- Inconsistent wind and ball physics
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to recover progress after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Add penalty strokes for out-of-bounds shots
- Implement a single-player campaign mode
- Provide more detailed course and shot information
- Allow players to customize their avatar and clubs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Par 3 Golf free?

Par 3 Golf costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Golf Master! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Par 3 Golf or Golf Master!?

Golf Master! is rated higher. Par 3 Golf averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Golf Master! averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.

### Do Par 3 Golf or Golf Master! have ads?

Golf Master! shows ads; Par 3 Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Par 3 Golf or Golf Master!?

Par 3 Golf ships an update every 38 months, and Golf Master! every 2 months. Most recently, Par 3 Golf was updated on October 15, 2026 and Golf Master! on October 23, 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.*