# GL Golf Deluxe vs Nova Golf Lite

The clearest difference is price: Nova Golf Lite at Free against GL Golf Deluxe's $9.99. GL Golf Deluxe's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (73% vs 61%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Nova Golf Lite is free to download; GL Golf Deluxe costs $9.99 up front. GL Golf Deluxe sells 10 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.

GL Golf Deluxe holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of GL Golf Deluxe's written reviews are positive against 61% of Nova Golf Lite's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GL Golf Deluxe | Nova Golf Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gl-golf-deluxe/id301557622/reviews)** | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf-lite/id503868317/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% 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 | **#174** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 59 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:** #174 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 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 Deluxe free?

GL Golf Deluxe costs $9.99, 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 Deluxe or Nova Golf Lite?

GL Golf Deluxe is rated higher. GL Golf Deluxe averages 4.4 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Nova Golf Lite averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

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

Neither GL Golf Deluxe nor Nova Golf Lite shows ads.

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

GL Golf Deluxe ships an update every 3 months, and Nova Golf Lite every 3 months. Most recently, GL Golf Deluxe was updated on November 6, 2026 and Nova Golf Lite on November 6, 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.*