# Mini Golf Game 3D vs Golf Rival

Mini Golf Game 3D and Golf Rival both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Mini Golf Game 3D's written reviews are positive against 38% of Golf Rival's. Mini Golf Game 3D also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Golf Rival's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (155K vs 1.3K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mini Golf Game 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Golf Rival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Mini Golf Game 3D against 4.5 for Golf Rival. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Rival has 155K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Mini Golf Game 3D's written reviews are positive against 38% of Golf Rival's.

Mini Golf Game 3D ships an update every 17 months, Golf Rival every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Golf Game 3D | Golf Rival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-game-3d/id408652381/reviews) | **[4.5 (155K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **155K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 37.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 205 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sailendu Behera](https://appshunter.io/developer/705287622) | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Golf Game 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-game-3d/id408652381)

Experience a casual sports game with impressive 3D graphics, offering 45 challenging holes across five distinct courses. Enjoy realistic physics, multiple control options, and various game modes to test your mini golf prowess.

**Highlights:** 45 challenging levels, 5 unique courses, Realistic mini golf physics, 3 game modes, Intuitive control system, Amazing 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Enjoyable background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear controls and instructions
- 🔁 Repetitive and limited course selection
- 📺 Excessive advertisements interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to hit the ball on first shot
- Ball getting stuck on course edges
- Game crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More unique and varied course designs
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Ability to customize player character and equipment


### Golf Rival

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Sports, #23 Top Grossing · Simulation, #48 Top Free · Sports, #162 Top Free · Simulation, #188 Top Grossing · Games (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

**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 Mini Golf Game 3D free?

Mini Golf Game 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Golf Rival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mini Golf Game 3D or Golf Rival?

Golf Rival is rated higher. Mini Golf Game 3D averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Golf Rival averages 4.5 from 155K ratings.

### Do Mini Golf Game 3D or Golf Rival have ads?

Both Mini Golf Game 3D and Golf Rival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Golf Game 3D or Golf Rival?

Mini Golf Game 3D ships an update every 17 months, and Golf Rival every 9 days. Most recently, Mini Golf Game 3D was updated on September 23, 2026 and Golf Rival on September 26, 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.*