# Nova Golf Lite vs Mini Golf King

The clearest difference is ads: Nova Golf Lite at none against Mini Golf King's shown. Mini Golf King's advantage is ratings volume (108K vs 16) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova Golf Lite sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mini Golf King sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mini Golf King holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Golf King has 108K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Nova Golf Lite's written reviews are positive against 54% of Mini Golf King's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nova Golf Lite ships an update every 3 months, Mini Golf King every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Golf Lite | Mini Golf King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf-lite/id503868317/reviews) | **[4.4 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-king-multiplayer/id1262262200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **108K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 53.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#113** |
| Size | 59 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nuclear Nova Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/289559290) | [Rising Wings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/532464792) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Golf Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-golf-lite/id503868317)

Experience realistic golf with stunning 3D graphics and diverse courses from around the world. Customize your golfer, compete in career mode, 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dozen of all Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Experience | $0.99 | one-time |
| Driver | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wood | $0.99 | one-time |
| Iron | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wedge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Putter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Overdrive | $0.99 | one-time |
| Character Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Mulligans | $0.99 | one-time |


### Mini Golf King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-king-multiplayer/id1262262200)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling real-time multiplayer mini golf matches against players worldwide. Master unique courses with dynamic obstacles, collect and upgrade equipment, and compete in weekly tournaments for prizes. Easy controls make it accessible, but mastering the game offers deep strategic play.

**Highlights:** Real-time online multiplayer duels, Intuitive swipe-and-release controls, 35+ beautiful golf courses, Unlock and upgrade golf equipment, Weekly leagues and tournaments, Hole-in-One and Tour Challenges

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage3 3X Entry Fee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gold Bars(160) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter's Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gold Bars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Tickets | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Three Kings Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Fish Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Attractive graphics and courses
- 💡 Variety of clubs and equipment
- 🤝 Ability to play against others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for progress
- 🤖 Unfair matchmaking against higher-level opponents
- 🔀 Inconsistent wind and physics behavior
- 🔒 Lack of transparency in game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent connection issues leading to lost progress
- Glitches causing balls to behave unexpectedly
- Incorrect wind direction displayed during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Offline/single-player mode
- More free currency/chests to unlock
- Ability to sell/trade unused equipment
- Fairer matchmaking system based on trophies/skill level


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Golf Lite free?

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

### Is Mini Golf King free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nova Golf Lite or Mini Golf King?

Mini Golf King is rated higher. Nova Golf Lite averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Mini Golf King averages 4.4 from 108K ratings.

### Do Nova Golf Lite or Mini Golf King have ads?

Mini Golf King shows ads; Nova Golf Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Golf Lite or Mini Golf King?

Nova Golf Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Mini Golf King every 2 months. Most recently, Nova Golf Lite was updated on August 26, 2026 and Mini Golf King on September 28, 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.*