# Nova Golf vs 82

The clearest difference is price: 82 at Free against Nova Golf's $1.99. 82 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

82 is free to download; Nova Golf costs $1.99 up front. Nova Golf sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 82 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

82 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 82 has 17K 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 42% of 82'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, 82 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Golf | 82 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf/id503868206/reviews) | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/82-0com/id6780195090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.7% of reviews** | 41.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #191 | **#1** |
| Size | 287 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nuclear Nova Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/289559290) | [Vaulty Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779740067) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Golf

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

**Currently charting:** #191 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 |


### 82

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/82-0com/id6780195090)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Sports, #12 Top Free · Games, #25 Top Grossing · Sports, #88 Top Free (US App Store)

Build the ultimate basketball lineup by drafting legendary players from different eras. Test your hoops knowledge and strategy to see if your team can achieve an undefeated season. Share your results with friends and compete for the perfect record.

**Highlights:** Build ultimate five-man lineup, Draft legendary players, Spin for random teams and decades, Simulate season record, Chase perfect 82-0 record, Share results with friends

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Golf free?

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

### Is 82 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nova Golf or 82?

82 is rated higher. Nova Golf averages 3.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while 82 averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.

### Do Nova Golf or 82 have ads?

Neither Nova Golf nor 82 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Golf or 82?

Nova Golf ships an update every 3 months, and 82 every 6 days. Most recently, Nova Golf was updated on November 10, 2026 and 82 on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Nova Golf or 82?

Nova Golf currently peaks at #191 in the App Store charts, and 82 at #1. 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.*