# One Timer vs Golf Rival

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: One Timer at none against Golf Rival's 11. One Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Golf Rival's advantage is ratings volume (157K vs 2) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Rival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. One Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

One Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Rival has 157K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

One Timer ships an update weekly, Golf Rival every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | One Timer | Golf Rival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-timer/id328218624/reviews)** | [4.5 (157K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **157K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 2 MB | 392 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jake Landon](https://appshunter.io/developer/307558894) | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) |

## What reviewers say

### One Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-timer/id328218624)

Experience fast-paced arcade hockey with neon visuals and quick gameplay. Compete across five score-chasing modes, aiming for high scores and long streaks. Track your personal bests and challenge others on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Fast one-thumb arcade hockey, Five score-chasing modes, Neon rink visuals, Local bests tracking, Game Center leaderboards, Haptic and sound effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Golf Rival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Sports, #34 Top Grossing · Simulation, #50 Top Free · Sports, #156 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Compete in real-time multiplayer golf battles, showcasing your skills on over 300 courses. Collect powerful clubs and balls to outwit opponents and climb leaderboards. Enjoy various game modes, from 1v1 duels to tournaments, and improve your golf game with every match.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer PvP golf, Over 300 courses and 20+ themes, Collect golf clubs and balls, Tournament mode, Play with friends, Unlock new challenges and rewards

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PIGGY_BANK | $2.99 | one-time |
| Save Streak | $2.99 | one-time |
| BIG PILE OF DIAMONDS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arena Big Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| CHALLENGE PASS | $4.99 | one-time |
| FULL BAG OF DIAMONDS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arena Super Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| CLUB OFFER 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| FULL CHEST OF DIAMONDS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Arena Amazing Deal | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 No ads
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 👍 Progression without paying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Unfair matchmaking against higher-level players
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Inconsistent wind and ball physics
- 🔒 Difficulty upgrading preferred clubs
- 🔒 Putting is too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections and sync issues
- Glitches with shot trajectories
- Disappearing in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- More diverse course selection
- Fairer matchmaking system
- Ability to replay unlocked levels
- Improved club upgrade system
- More challenging putting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is One Timer free?

One Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Golf Rival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, One Timer or Golf Rival?

One Timer is rated higher. One Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Golf Rival averages 4.5 from 157K ratings.

### Do One Timer or Golf Rival have ads?

Golf Rival shows ads; One Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, One Timer or Golf Rival?

One Timer ships an update weekly, and Golf Rival every 9 days. Most recently, One Timer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Golf Rival on November 3, 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.*