# Castle Builder vs Mini Golf 3D 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mini Golf 3D 3 at 78% against Castle Builder's 38%. Mini Golf 3D 3 also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Castle Builder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (3.1.3 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castle Builder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mini Golf 3D 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mini Golf 3D 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Golf 3D 3 has 624 ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Castle Builder's written reviews are positive against 78% of Mini Golf 3D 3's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Builder | Mini Golf 3D 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-builder/id561041651/reviews) | **[4.2 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-3d-3/id1404079667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **624** |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 50 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.1.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ettin Entertainment I/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/512521245) | [Jeffrey Gaines](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117665133) |

## What reviewers say

### Castle Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-builder/id561041651)

Design and construct intricate castles, keeps, and temples using a variety of building blocks and materials. Destroy your creations with fun physics-based tools or admire those built by others. Save your designs locally or online and share them with friends.

**Highlights:** Construct castles, keeps, and temples, Variety of building materials (bricks, tiles, marble), Physics-based destruction (catapults, magic), Save creations locally or online, Share screenshots on social media, Browse and admire other users' castles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Castle Builder | $2.99 | one-time |


### Mini Golf 3D 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-3d-3/id1404079667)

Experience a realistic mini golf simulation with multiple courses and challenging gameplay. Compete with friends and players worldwide on global leaderboards, unlock achievements, and master your putting skills across various modes. Enjoy a relaxing yet competitive virtual golfing adventure.

**Highlights:** Multiple 18-hole courses, Two-player mode (same device), Normal mode with global leaderboards, Practice mode with hole skipping, Three camera modes, GameCenter integration for achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Helpful practice feature
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ball behavior due to seams
- 🕹️ Controls can be tricky to master
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Limited course selection

**Reported bugs**

- Ball physics issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- More course variety and difficulty levels
- Multiplayer mode
- Customization options
- Improved camera controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castle Builder free?

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

### Is Mini Golf 3D 3 free?

Mini Golf 3D 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Castle Builder or Mini Golf 3D 3?

Mini Golf 3D 3 is rated higher. Castle Builder averages 3.7 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Mini Golf 3D 3 averages 4.2 from 624 ratings.

### Do Castle Builder or Mini Golf 3D 3 have ads?

Mini Golf 3D 3 shows ads; Castle Builder does not.

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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.*