# Golf Star™ vs 당구의 신

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 당구의 신 at 88% against Golf Star™'s 42%. 당구의 신 also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Golf Star™'s advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 90) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Star™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 당구의 신 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

당구의 신 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Star™ has 1.8K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Golf Star™'s written reviews are positive against 88% of 당구의 신's.

Golf Star™ ships an update every 2 months, 당구의 신 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Star™ | 당구의 신 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-star/id564079155/reviews) | **[4.2 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1089494591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 156 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Com2uS Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299175870) | [Andromeda Games Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431847429) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Star™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-star/id564079155)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a realistic multiplayer golf simulation with stunning graphics and true-to-life physics. Master pro techniques, compete in diverse game modes, and join global championships and guilds.

**Highlights:** Realistic graphics, True-to-life golf physics, Pro golfer techniques, Real-time multiplayer battles, Single player missions, World Championship, Guild system

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocketful of Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Stars | $3.99 | one-time |
| Huge Bag of Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of GP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| bronze package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Stars | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Stars | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Fun to play
- ⭐ Great graphics
- ⭐ Realistic gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Inconsistent shot results
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Timeout issues in match play
- 🐛 Unrealistic scores and player abilities

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Timeout penalties for no reason
- Incorrect wind and ball physics
- Disappearing player progress and items
- Language changes without user control

**Requested features**

- More course variety
- Improved putting mechanics
- Better matchmaking system
- Offline/single-player mode
- Accessibility features for visually impaired


### 당구의 신

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1089494591)

Experience the thrill of billiards anytime, anywhere with a realistic physics engine. Enjoy various game modes like 3-cushion, 4-ball, and 8-ball, along with customizable cues and characters. Improve your skills through practice and real-time matches.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics engine, 3-cushion, 4-ball, and 8-ball modes, Intuitive controls, Customizable cues and characters, Real-time matches, Practice and mission modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 다이아 250개 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20만골드+다이아250개 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50만골드+다이아500개 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 다이아 550개 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 다이아 월간 정액권 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 프로모션패키지4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 다이아 1,250개 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 프로모션패키지5 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 프로모션패키지1 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 프로모션패키지2 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 프로모션패키지3 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 다이아 10,000개 | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Realistic physics engine
- 👍 Good for learning pool
- 👍 Low monetization pressure
- 👍 Long-term engagement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive item monetization
- ⚖️ Unfair matchmaking system
- ⚖️ Inconsistent foul calls
- ⚖️ Physics engine not entirely realistic
- ⚖️ Focus on female characters

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes on startup
- Facebook login issues (app not set up)
- Disconnection during gameplay leading to lost progress
- Trophy roulette not working
- Black screen on launch

**Requested features**

- Implement a report function for AFK players
- Add more event rewards for returning players
- Allow viewing recent match history
- Add more pocket ball rooms with higher stakes
- Implement a friend chat function


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Star™ free?

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

### Is 당구의 신 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Star™ or 당구의 신?

당구의 신 is rated higher. Golf Star™ averages 3.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while 당구의 신 averages 4.2 from 90 ratings.

### Do Golf Star™ or 당구의 신 have ads?

Both Golf Star™ and 당구의 신 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Star™ or 당구의 신?

Golf Star™ ships an update every 2 months, and 당구의 신 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Golf Star™ was updated on September 25, 2026 and 당구의 신 on September 23, 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.*