# Nova Golf vs Extreme Bowling Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nova Golf at 46% against Extreme Bowling Challenge's 0%. Nova Golf also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 2). Extreme Bowling Challenge's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On ads there is nothing between them.

Nova Golf costs $1.99 and Extreme Bowling Challenge $2.99 up front. Nova Golf sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Extreme Bowling Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Extreme Bowling Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nova Golf has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Nova Golf's written reviews are positive against 0% of Extreme Bowling Challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nova Golf ships an update every 3 months, Extreme Bowling Challenge every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Golf | Extreme Bowling Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf/id503868206/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extreme-bowling-challenge/id1491248358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **45.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 287 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nuclear Nova Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/289559290) | [Magnin & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/312671572) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf/id503868206)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Mulligans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dozen of all Balls | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Experience | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Driver | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level Overdrive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Character Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Extreme Bowling Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extreme-bowling-challenge/id1491248358)

Experience a realistic bowling simulation with five distinct game modes, including curve balls and ramp challenges. Compete against AI opponents or enjoy a solo game, with options to share your scores. Play on various Apple devices, from iPhones to Macs.

**Highlights:** Five unique gameplay types, AI opponents, Automatic scoring, Score sharing via email/text, Universal app support, Mac M1 Silicon support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Golf free?

Nova Golf costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Extreme Bowling Challenge free?

Extreme Bowling Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nova Golf or Extreme Bowling Challenge?

Extreme Bowling Challenge is rated higher. Nova Golf averages 3.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Extreme Bowling Challenge averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Nova Golf or Extreme Bowling Challenge have ads?

Neither Nova Golf nor Extreme Bowling Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Golf or Extreme Bowling Challenge?

Nova Golf ships an update every 3 months, and Extreme Bowling Challenge every 25 months. Most recently, Nova Golf was updated on October 30, 2026 and Extreme Bowling Challenge on October 24, 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.*