Comparison

Golf Star™ vs Blinky Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Golf Star™

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
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Experience the first real-time, multiplayer mobile golf game! The no. 1 Sports Game ≪Golf Star≫! Introducing Golf Star™, the greatest golf game you’ll ever play, featuring realistic graphics, golfing techniques mastered by the pros, and a simulation powered by real physics-based gameplay. Enjoy exciting Perfect Swings with golfers from all over the world! Enjoy the high-quality online authentic golf game ≪Golf star≫ right now! 1. Stunning Graphics! - Golf Star features stunningly beautiful graphics, unlike anything you've ever seen before. - Experience the exhilaration of roundings on a real golf course! 2. True-to-Life Golf Physics! - Terrain height, ball impact angle, wind, temperature, humidity, and up to 70 other factors implemented to perfectly capture the physics of a real swing. 3. Various Skills and Techniques! - We’ve captured the skills and techniques of real-life pro golfers. - Become a pro golfer and choose from up to 15 techniques to use, including draw shots, fade shots, and chip shots. 4. Diverse Game Modes! - Multi Mode: Clash! Enjoy golf battles against the rival players from all around the world in real time. - Single Mode: Complete various missions and become a better golfer. 5. World Championship - Participate in the weekly World Championship Match and claim victory to win awesome rewards! - Win all the major tournaments on the world tour for the ultimate grand slam! 6. Guild System - Create a Guild with users from all over the world! - Participate in Guild Missions with your Guild Members to obtain various items from the Guild Shop. - Participate in Guild Battle League with your Guild Members all together! 7. Mission! Golf Star Special Season - Complete the seasonal missions and obtain points to get generous items. - Change missions to match each content to the mission and create your own mission list! ***** * Various languages provided! You can play Golf Star in English, 한국어, Deutsch, 日本語, 中文简体, 中文繁體 * Minimum device requirements: iPad 2, New iPad, iPad mini 2, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus (iOS 12.0 or later version required) ***** Device App Access Permission Notice ▶ Notice per access permission Access permissions are requested in order for us to provide you with the following service when you use the app. [Required] None [Optional] - Camera: The permission is required to take profile pictures in game. - Photos: The permission is required to upload photos from the Photos in game profile. - Notifications: The permission is required to send you push notifications regarding the game. - ID for Advertisers: The permission is required to use ad identifier (IDFA) for promotion targeting and tracking analysis. ※ Please note that you can still enjoy the service excluding features related to the above without giving access permissions. ▶ How to remove access permissions You can always change access permission settings whenever you'd like. - Device Settings → Select the corresponding app → Choose either to enable/disable access ***** • This game is free to play, but you can choose to pay real money for extra items. • Items are available for purchase in this game. Some paid items may be refundable depending on the type of item. • For Com2uS Mobile Game Terms of Service, visit https://www.com2us.com. - Terms of Service: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M9/T1 - Privacy Policy: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M9/T3 • For questions or customer support, please visit https://customer.withhive.com/com2us and drop us a line through the 1:1 Inquiry.

About

Blinky Run

This unique indie game offers innovative and accessible gameplay controlled by your eyes, mouth, or fingers. Compete with friends by beating their high scores in various game modes. The developer actively seeks feedback for continuous improvement.

Highlights
  • Eye-controlled gameplay
  • Mouth-controlled gameplay
  • Finger controls
  • Multiple game modes
  • High score challenges
  • Share scores
Features
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Blinky Run is an endless runner you can play without touching the screen. Race across the rooftops of a neon synthwave city and jump with a blink, by opening your mouth… or with a simple tap. THREE WAYS TO PLAY • Fingers: tap anywhere to jump. Works on every device, no camera needed. • Eyes: blink on purpose, a little longer than usual, to jump. • Mouth: open your mouth to jump. • The same course rules in every mode: an easy start, then a real crescendo. PLAY HANDS-FREE • Hands-free mode: pick a mode and start a run with your eyes or mouth, without touching the screen. • 5-second practice calibration: blink (or open your mouth) 3 times to make Blinky jump, and the detection adapts to you. Redo it anytime in Settings. YOUR CAMERA STAYS PRIVATE Face detection runs entirely on your device. Camera images never leave it: they are analyzed in real time, never saved and never sent. A NEW CHALLENGE EVERY DAY • Daily challenge: a new course every day, the same for everyone. • Reach the daily goal, marked by a finish line on the course, to grow your streak. • Streak rewards: keep it going for 3, 7 and 14 days to unlock new colors. • See where you stand on today's leaderboard in Game Center. MAKE IT YOURS • Unlock runner colors and city lights with your total distance and your daily streaks. • Find exclusive styles in the shop. SHOP • Free to play, with ads. • One-time purchases: No ads, Color pack (every color right away, plus exclusive styles) or Complete pack (both). AND ALSO • Game Center leaderboards for each mode, and achievements. • Sounds and haptic feedback.

Screenshots

Golf Star™4 screens
Blinky Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blinky Run at 100% against Golf Star™'s 42%. Blinky Run also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Golf Star™'s advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 26) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Golf Star™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Blinky Run sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blinky Run holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Star™ has 1.8K ratings behind it against 26, 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 100% of Blinky Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf Star™ ships an update every 2 months, Blinky Run every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Golf Star™ versus Blinky Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf Star™Blinky Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (1.8K ratings)4.8 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCom2uS Corp.DYLAN ABSIL

Customer experience

Golf Star™

All ratings1,800 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative28.7%
Written reviews479 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative47.6%

Blinky Run

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Golf Star™

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Timeout penalties for no reason
  • Incorrect wind and ball physics
  • Disappearing player progress and items
  • Language changes without user control
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  • Connectivity issues and server problems

Requested features

6 requests
  • More course variety
  • Improved putting mechanics
  • Better matchmaking system
  • Offline/single-player mode
  • Accessibility features for visually impaired
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  • More transparency on game mechanics

Blinky Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Golf Star™

One-time10
  • Pocketful of Stars$1.99
  • Bag of Stars$3.99
  • Huge Bag of Stars$4.99
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  • Pile of GP$9.99
  • Pile of Stars$9.99
  • bronze package$9.99
  • Monthly Package$9.99
  • Box of Stars$19.99
  • Trunk of Stars$49.99
  • Vault of Stars$99.99
3 purchases

Blinky Run

One-time3
  • Color Pack$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Complete Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Golf Star™ free?
Golf Star™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blinky Run free?
Blinky Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Golf Star™ or Blinky Run?
Blinky Run is rated higher. Golf Star™ averages 3.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Blinky Run averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Golf Star™ or Blinky Run have ads?
Both Golf Star™ and Blinky Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Golf Star™ or Blinky Run?
Golf Star™ ships an update every 2 months, and Blinky Run every 4 days. Most recently, Golf Star™ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Blinky Run on November 7, 2026.

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