# Golf Star™ vs Benchmark Golf

The clearest difference is rating: Benchmark Golf at 4.4 against Golf Star™'s 3.5. Benchmark Golf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Golf Star™'s advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 6%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Star™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Benchmark Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Benchmark Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Golf Star™'s written reviews are positive against 6% of Benchmark Golf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Golf Star™ ships an update every 2 months, Benchmark Golf every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Star™ | Benchmark Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-star/id564079155/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **41.8% of reviews** | 6.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 570 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Com2uS Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299175870) | [GolfDaddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704708680) |

## 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


### Benchmark Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126)

Practice and play simulated golf at home with AI-powered accuracy.  Hit the range or play courses without a ball, gaining instant feedback to improve your game anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** AI-powered golf simulation, Practice range and course play, No-ball required, Instant feedback for consistency, Compact and storable design, Play regardless of weather

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Durable mat
- 💡 Affordable golf simulator concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent swing detection
- 🔍 Inaccurate yardages and shot tracking
- 🔌 Unreliable app performance
- ⏱️ Rushed setup and swing timing
- 🤖 Poor voice command functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inability to load courses and features
- Swing registration issues
- Account and data loss problems

**Requested features**

- More club options
- Multiplayer and online play
- Improved calibration and setup process
- Customizable timer and swing detection settings
- Better app stability and error handling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Star™ free?

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

### Is Benchmark Golf free?

Benchmark Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Star™ or Benchmark Golf?

Benchmark Golf is rated higher. Golf Star™ averages 3.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Benchmark Golf averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Golf Star™ or Benchmark Golf have ads?

Golf Star™ shows ads; Benchmark Golf does not.

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

Golf Star™ ships an update every 2 months, and Benchmark Golf every 4 days. Most recently, Golf Star™ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Benchmark Golf on September 25, 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.*