# GL Golf Deluxe vs Nova Golf

The clearest difference is rating: GL Golf Deluxe at 4.4 against Nova Golf's 3.6. GL Golf Deluxe also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 46%). Nova Golf's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

GL Golf Deluxe costs $9.99 and Nova Golf $1.99 up front. GL Golf Deluxe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nova Golf sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GL Golf Deluxe holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of GL Golf Deluxe's written reviews are positive against 46% of Nova Golf's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GL Golf Deluxe | Nova Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gl-golf-deluxe/id301557622/reviews)** | [3.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf/id503868206/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 45.7% 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 | #163 | **#115** |
| Size | 153 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 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 Deluxe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gl-golf-deluxe/id301557622)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic 3D golf with a detailed physics system and simple graphics. Play with up to four players across numerous holes, featuring various environmental elements and game modes. Enjoy online tournaments, customizable golfers, and a driving range for practice.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D golf simulation, 900+ holes available, Online tournaments, Customizable golfers, Driving range, Multiple difficulty modes, Game Center multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GL Golf Deluxe 7Wood | $0.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Deluxe Lob Wedge | $0.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Deluxe Mulligan Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gl Golf Deluxe Course Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gl Golf Deluxe Course Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Deluxe Tour Clubs | $1.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Deluxe Square Grooves | $1.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Deluxe Course Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Course Pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| GL Golf Deluxe Driver 330 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Long-term enjoyment
- 👍 Realistic physics
- 👍 Challenging courses
- 👍 Good controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Swing button issues
- 🐛 Poor menu design
- 🐛 Inconsistent graphics
- 🐛 Uninspiring graphics
- 🐛 Unrealistic putting physics

**Reported bugs**

- Swing button not working on iPhone 13
- Swing button not working on iPhone XR
- App not working, cannot start swing
- Reloaded and charged again after update problem
- Swing button not working, different golfer each time

**Requested features**

- Fix swing button on new iPhones
- More tournaments
- Confirm button for mulligan
- Add practice putting green and driving range
- Records page (longest putt, drive, hole-in-one)


### Nova Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf/id503868206)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a realistic and immersive golf simulation with stunning 3D graphics and diverse courses. Customize your character, compete in career modes, 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Mulligans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dozen of all Balls | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Experience | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Driver | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level Overdrive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Character Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GL Golf Deluxe free?

GL Golf Deluxe costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Nova Golf free?

Nova Golf costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

GL Golf Deluxe is rated higher. GL Golf Deluxe averages 4.4 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Nova Golf averages 3.6 from 31 ratings.

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

Neither GL Golf Deluxe nor Nova Golf shows ads.

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

GL Golf Deluxe ships an update every 3 months, and Nova Golf every 3 months. Most recently, GL Golf Deluxe was updated on October 29, 2026 and Nova Golf on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GL Golf Deluxe or Nova Golf?

GL Golf Deluxe currently peaks at #163 in the App Store charts, and Nova Golf at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*