Comparison

Nova Golf vs Golf Battle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Nova Golf

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
Currently charting
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Welcome to Nova Golf, the finest golfing game on the Mac! A followup to the award winning game GL Golf, Nova Golf is sure to keep you entertained and immersed for countless hours. Redesigned from the ground up, Nova Golf has everything both casual/hardcore gamers and frequent/weekend golfers could want. • Realistic ball physics - Everyone will enjoy the simple realism while avid golfers will be able to shape every shot and watch the ball react to all surfaces and lies • Stunning 3D graphics - Nova Golf adapts to each computer for the best image quality while always maintaining a smooth framerate • Unique courses - Locations from around the world feature distinct styles of both play and appearance. You'll know if you're in the Pennsylvania forest, Arizona desert, or on the Scottish coastline • Customizable characters - Level up five playing statistics while managing each avatar's wardrobe and physical appearance • Career mode - Play as both an amateur and professional and progress by winning the required qualifiers and tournaments • Multiplayer - Challenge up to three of your friends and play at the same time • Purchase custom clubs and golf balls using both virtual currency earned in game and through In-App Purchase • High replay value - No hole is the same when varying the white/blue/green tees, five pin locations, and three environmental difficulty settings • Custom music made specifically for Nova Golf • Best rounds list for each course/difficulty setting System Requirements: iOS 7+ iPhone 4+ iPad 2+ iPad Mini+ iPod Touch 4th+ If you like Nova Golf, make sure to check out Nuclear Nova's other games, all available for the Mac/iPhone/iPad/iPod. • GL Golf, the predecessor to Nova Golf, is still actively developed and has over 35 unique courses! Thousands of golfers are posting scorecards online every day with this golf classic • Pinball Shuffle and Pinball Massacre are two unique comic book arcade style pinball tables • Barnyard Blaster is a unique shooter with plenty of weapons, animals, and environments • Rocket Golf gives golf a new twist with its unique 2D side scrolling gameplay • Liquid Defense, Hydrothermal, and Escape are our three classic puzzle/simulator games • Fractal 3D and ASCII Art are our first non-game apps

About

Golf Battle

Compete in real-time multiplayer mini golf matches against friends or players worldwide. Master over 120 unique courses with intuitive controls and unlock new gear.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer matches
  • Play with up to 6 friends
  • Over 120 mini golf courses
  • Collect and upgrade golf clubs
  • Customizable golf balls
  • Unlock new content and levels
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The ultimate multiplayer mini golf battle! Challenge real players from around the world and putt your way to the top! Get your friends, beat them in 1v1 or play with up to 6 Facebook friends at the same time. Fun & intuitive gameplay, super easy controls Blast your rivals off the course! Beat your friends in a Mini Golf Battle! Play with your friends on more than 120+ mini golf courses in this super exciting multiplayer PvP golf game. - Play together with up to 6 friends or players from all over the world! - Beat your friends in a multiplayer mini golf battle & win bragging rights! - Play golf on the same course as your friends and watch them in real time - Show off impressive golf clubs & customized balls to your friends! The perfect Golf Game for Casual Players Enjoy a friendly round of mini golf while you wait, on a rainy day or whenever you need to kill some time. Visit beautiful courses around the world & play against golfers in real-time online multiplayer matches! - Collect and upgrade awesome golf clubs and cool customized balls - Show off your amazing trick shots in the Lucky Shot Challenge & win great prizes - Huge slides, big jumps or wild rivers: Experience obstacles you’ve never seen on a real minigolf course. - Play & level up to unlock cool new content! Come on in & join the minigolf party! KEY FEATURES: - Innovative multiplayer gameplay. Exciting games with up to 6 players. - Challenge real players from across the world and clash on the mini golf course in real-time - Play with your friends. Just with 1, or up to 6 all together! - Relax, take aim and putt in classic mode! - Simple, intuitive controls. Fun, lasting gameplay. Entertainment for all ages. - Awesome 3d graphics. - Win prizes & powerful golf gear. - Unlock & upgrade your clubs. - Level up and progress through 120+ holes, mini golf courses and levels. Multiplayer Golf battle Pine Forest Extreme Mini Golf action from start to end. A clean green awaits you in the Pine Forest. Expect straight Mini Golf action from start to end. Rocky Mountains Like Golf in the desert, but it's actually golfing in the Rocky Mountains! Dangerous sand pits and moving objects stand between you and victory, be aware! Snow Valley Are you the next King of Mini Golf? Put on the ice crown and enjoy some cold levels featuring water, ice and other crazy stuff that guarantees your hands will not be freezing while holding the club! Mayan Jungle Water, trees and a lot of green - Take a swing at the Mayan Jungle and explore countless options to master the levels in this minigolf jungle. Windy Cliffs Gushing springs, a lot of wind and beautiful levels await you in Windy Cliffs. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Windy Cliffs will test your golf swing. Mother Nature wants to join the mini golf party, better be prepared. Invite your friends to short and exciting multiplayer golf rounds and determine who is the golf king! Download this awesome pvp mini golf battle on mobile – get Golf Battle NOW! With Golf Battle, you experience a never seen before multiplayer extravaganza on a miniature golf course against real opponents or friends! This game needs an internet connection to play This game includes optional in-game purchases (includes random items). Don’t miss out on the latest news: Like Miniclip: http://facebook.com/miniclip Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/miniclip ------------------------------------ Find out more about Miniclip: http://www.miniclip.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: https://www.miniclip.com/terms-and-conditions PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.miniclip.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Nova Golf4 screens
Golf Battle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Golf Battle at Free against Nova Golf's $1.99. Golf Battle also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (402K vs 26). Nova Golf's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Golf Battle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Battle has 402K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Nova Golf's written reviews are positive against 39% of Golf Battle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Golf ships an update every 3 months, Golf Battle every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Nova Golf versus Golf Battle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova GolfGolf Battle
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (26 ratings)4.7 (402K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews — better39.2% of reviews
Number of ratings26402K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#182#36 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size287 MB221 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNuclear Nova SoftwareMiniclip.com

Customer experience

Nova Golf

All ratings31 ratings
Positive67.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative29.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative48.9%

Golf Battle

All ratings401,624 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews3,695 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral11.3%
Negative49.5%

Bugs and requests

Nova Golf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Golf Battle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disconnections during gameplay leading to lost coins
  • Inconsistent shot behavior and ball physics
  • Incorrect leaderboard and tournament results

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline/single-player mode
  • More variety in courses and game modes
  • Improved matchmaking based on player skill/club levels
  • Ability to target specific club upgrades
  • Fair refund system for lost coins due to crashes

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Nova Golf

One-time10
  • Extra Mulligans$0.99
  • Dozen of all Balls$1.99
  • 1,000 Experience$1.99
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  • Course Pack 1$1.99
  • Driver$1.99
  • Course Pack 2$1.99
  • Level Overdrive$1.99
  • Character Pack$1.99
  • Course Pack 3$1.99
  • Course Pack 4$1.99
10 purchases

Golf Battle

One-time10
  • A Bunch Of Coins$1.99
  • A Bunch Of Gems$1.99
  • Golden Lucky Shot$1.99
Show 7 more
  • A Pile Of Coins$4.99
  • A Pile Of Gems$4.99
  • Golf Pass$4.99
  • A Bag Of Coins$9.99
  • A Bag Of Gems$9.99
  • A Locker Of Coins$19.99
  • A Locker Of Gems$19.99

Questions

Is Nova Golf free?
Nova Golf costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Golf Battle free?
Golf Battle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nova Golf or Golf Battle?
Golf Battle is rated higher. Nova Golf averages 3.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Golf Battle averages 4.7 from 402K ratings.
Do Nova Golf or Golf Battle have ads?
Golf Battle shows ads; Nova Golf does not.
Which is updated more often, Nova Golf or Golf Battle?
Nova Golf ships an update every 3 months, and Golf Battle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nova Golf was updated on November 1, 2026 and Golf Battle on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Nova Golf or Golf Battle?
Nova Golf currently peaks at #182 in the App Store charts, and Golf Battle at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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