# Nova Golf vs Coffee Golf

The clearest difference is price: Coffee Golf at Free against Nova Golf's $1.99. Coffee Golf also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (26K vs 31). Nova Golf's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Coffee Golf is free to download; Nova Golf costs $1.99 up front. Nova Golf sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Coffee Golf sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coffee Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coffee Golf has 26K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Nova Golf's written reviews are positive against 43% of Coffee Golf'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, Coffee Golf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Golf | Coffee Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf/id503868206/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-golf/id6449750555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.7% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#148** |
| Size | 287 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nuclear Nova Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/289559290) | [Shallot Games, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916624104) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Golf

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

**Currently charting:** #199 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 |


### Coffee Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-golf/id6449750555)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Sports, #167 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Enjoy a new, bite-sized golf course every day. Aim to sink all five holes in the fewest strokes possible. Challenge friends with your perfect scores and share your progress.

**Highlights:** New course daily, Five holes per course, Score tracking, Share scores with friends, Minimalist gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tour Starter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tour Booster | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer 3.5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Offer 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful, relaxing visuals
- 🕹️ Simple, intuitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Enjoyable daily challenge
- 🤝 Fun to share scores with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Inconsistent and unpredictable shot mechanics
- 🌳 Frustrating tree/obstacle interactions
- 💧 Excessive water hazards and islands
- 🔁 Limited replay value due to one-time daily play

**Reported bugs**

- Ball occasionally hitting invisible obstacles
- Inconsistent scoring/match results
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay previous daily courses
- Option to adjust wind/shot accuracy
- Multiplayer mode to compete against friends
- Leaderboard and stat tracking features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Golf free?

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

### Is Coffee Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nova Golf or Coffee Golf?

Coffee Golf is rated higher. Nova Golf averages 3.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Coffee Golf averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Nova Golf or Coffee Golf have ads?

Coffee Golf shows ads; Nova Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Golf or Coffee Golf?

Nova Golf ships an update every 3 months, and Coffee Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nova Golf was updated on October 26, 2026 and Coffee Golf on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Nova Golf or Coffee Golf?

Nova Golf currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Coffee Golf at #148. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*