# Golf Star™ vs Forest Golf Planner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forest Golf Planner at 95% against Golf Star™'s 42%. Forest Golf Planner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Golf Star™'s advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 124). On device support there is nothing between them.

Golf Star™ is free to download; Forest Golf Planner costs $5.99 up front. Golf Star™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Forest Golf Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Forest Golf Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Star™ has 1.8K ratings behind it against 124, 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 95% of Forest Golf Planner's.

Golf Star™ ships an update every 2 months, Forest Golf Planner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Star™ | Forest Golf Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-star/id564079155/reviews) | **[4.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-golf-planner/id1596204004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 124 |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#117** |
| Size | 156 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Com2uS Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299175870) | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Star™

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

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


### Forest Golf Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-golf-planner/id1596204004)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Design and manage your own golf course, from building new holes and adding decorations to attracting customers and hosting tournaments. Expand your facilities with clubhouses, gift shops, and eateries to become a top-ranked golf resort.

**Highlights:** Design and build golf holes, Add unique decorations, Attract and manage customers, Host golf tournaments, Expand with clubhouses and shops, Rank your golf course

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Charming pixel art and cute graphics
- 🎮 Creative course design freedom
- ⏱️ Easy to learn and quick to play
- 💰 No pay-to-win or ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Poor golfer AI behavior
- 🎲 Unpredictable competition outcomes
- ⏳ Slow pacing early game
- 🎮 Clunky controls
- 🎨 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when loading saved games
- Save file corruption at year 12
- Path connection issues
- Money stats not updating correctly
- Hole placement and movement glitches

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete save files
- More than two save slots
- Playable golfer character option
- Change player/golfer names
- Move clubhouse late game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Star™ free?

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

### Is Forest Golf Planner free?

Forest Golf Planner costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Star™ or Forest Golf Planner?

Forest Golf Planner is rated higher. Golf Star™ averages 3.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Forest Golf Planner averages 4.7 from 124 ratings.

### Do Golf Star™ or Forest Golf Planner have ads?

Golf Star™ shows ads; Forest Golf Planner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Star™ or Forest Golf Planner?

Golf Star™ ships an update every 2 months, and Forest Golf Planner fortnightly. Most recently, Golf Star™ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Forest Golf Planner on November 7, 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.*