# Golf Star™ vs Stinger Golf

The clearest difference is rating: Stinger Golf at 4.3 against Golf Star™'s 3.5. Stinger Golf also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 42%) and ads (none vs shown). Golf Star™'s advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 93). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Star™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Stinger Golf sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stinger Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Star™ has 1.8K ratings behind it against 93, 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 81% of Stinger Golf's.

Golf Star™ ships an update every 2 months, Stinger Golf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Star™ | Stinger Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-star/id564079155/reviews) | **[4.3 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stinger-golf/id6480521873/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Com2uS Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299175870) | [WTTR Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739370188) |

## 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


### Stinger Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stinger-golf/id6480521873)

Experience a realistic golf simulation with intuitive single-finger controls. Master your swing with 15 clubs, adjust spin and loft, and tackle unique holes with dynamic wind conditions. Compete on daily leaderboards or practice at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Single-finger swing control, Realistic physics simulation, 15 golf clubs, Adjustable backspin and loft, 198 unique golf holes, Daily leaderboards, Practice and driving range modes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Canyon - Golf Course | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silver Sands - Golf Course | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Intuitive one-touch controls
- 🆓 No ads or intrusive monetization
- 🏌️ Realistic golf mechanics and physics
- 🎨 Clean, simple design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ball physics inconsistent and unrealistic
- 🎮 Club selection controls too complicated
- ⛳ Fairway and green friction/rolling mechanics problematic
- 🔄 Repetitive course design
- 📊 Limited visual variety and graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after checking leaderboard
- Ball phases through floor on green edges
- 0% power swing bug when releasing without swinging
- Ball rolls unrealistically slow on slopes
- Inconsistent shot results from identical swings

**Requested features**

- Auto club selection based on yardage
- More par 5 holes
- Additional courses and environments
- Club upgrade or progression system
- Course creator/custom hole builder


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Star™ free?

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

### Is Stinger Golf free?

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

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

Stinger Golf is rated higher. Golf Star™ averages 3.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Stinger Golf averages 4.3 from 93 ratings.

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

Golf Star™ shows ads; Stinger Golf does not.

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

Golf Star™ ships an update every 2 months, and Stinger Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Golf Star™ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stinger Golf on October 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*