# Golf Solitaire Pro! vs Golf Rival

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Golf Solitaire Pro! at 84% against Golf Rival's 38%. Golf Solitaire Pro! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Golf Rival's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (155K vs 4.6K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Solitaire Pro! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Golf Rival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Golf Solitaire Pro! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Rival has 155K ratings behind it against 4.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Golf Solitaire Pro!'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Golf Rival's.

Golf Solitaire Pro! ships an update every 6 weeks, Golf Rival every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Solitaire Pro! | Golf Rival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-solitaire-pro/id492926680/reviews)** | [4.5 (155K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-rival-multiplayer-game/id1354796403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K | **155K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 37.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 121 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glowing Eye Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/367607040) | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Solitaire Pro!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-solitaire-pro/id492926680)

Enjoy a charming, golf-themed card game that's quick to learn and fun to play. Match cards one higher or lower to clear the course before the deck runs out. Utilize wild cards and aim for high scores in this relaxing solitaire experience.

**Highlights:** Golfing green theme with varied backgrounds, Animated scenery, Relaxing atmosphere, Clear instructions, Statistics tracking, Local high scores

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Wildcard! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golf Solitaire Remove Adverts | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to play
- 🤗 Relaxing and addictive
- 💡 Good mind training
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🤔 Scoring issues and changes
- 😒 Landscape to portrait mode change

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Cards and scoring not working as expected
- Freezing and unresponsiveness after completing a round

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Ability to switch between landscape and portrait modes
- Improved scoring system and consistency
- Bug fixes and performance improvements


### Golf Rival

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Sports, #22 Top Grossing · Simulation, #42 Top Free · Sports, #142 Top Free · Simulation, #178 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 Golf Solitaire Pro! free?

Golf Solitaire Pro! 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, Golf Solitaire Pro! or Golf Rival?

Golf Solitaire Pro! is rated higher. Golf Solitaire Pro! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Golf Rival averages 4.5 from 155K ratings.

### Do Golf Solitaire Pro! or Golf Rival have ads?

Both Golf Solitaire Pro! and Golf Rival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Solitaire Pro! or Golf Rival?

Golf Solitaire Pro! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Golf Rival every 9 days. Most recently, Golf Solitaire Pro! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Golf Rival on September 25, 2026.

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