# Par 3 Golf vs TapKO

The clearest difference is price: TapKO at Free against Par 3 Golf's $2.99. TapKO also leads on rating (3.4 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (67% vs 25%). Par 3 Golf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TapKO is free to download; Par 3 Golf costs $2.99 up front. TapKO sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Par 3 Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

TapKO holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Par 3 Golf's written reviews are positive against 67% of TapKO's.

Par 3 Golf ships an update every 38 months, TapKO every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Par 3 Golf | TapKO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-3-golf/id301407929/reviews) | **[3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RESETgame](https://appshunter.io/developer/341062330) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## 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


### TapKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754)

Tap and punch your way to victory in this knockout idle boxing game. Train your fighter, face formidable opponents, and watch the competition pile up. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases as you become the ultimate boxer.

**Highlights:** Rapid fire punching mechanics, Fighter stat upgrades (strength, defense, speed, health), Variety of formidable opponents, Auto-punch feature, Exclusive Halfbrick+ membership content, Early Access gameplay

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopters) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Par 3 Golf free?

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

### Is TapKO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Par 3 Golf or TapKO?

TapKO is rated higher. Par 3 Golf averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TapKO averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Par 3 Golf or TapKO have ads?

TapKO shows ads; Par 3 Golf does not.

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

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