Comparison

Disc Golf 3D vs Disc Golf Valley

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

Head to head
About

Disc Golf 3D

Experience the thrill of disc golf with realistic physics and stunning 3D graphics. Navigate diverse courses, customize your character, and compete in career or multiplayer modes. Earn virtual currency or use in-app purchases for upgrades.

Highlights
  • Realistic flight physics
  • Stunning 3D graphics
  • Unique global courses
  • Customizable characters
  • Career mode
  • Multiplayer challenges
  • In-app disc upgrades
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to Disc Golf 3D, the finest disc golf game on the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch! Disc Golf is a fast growing sport and can be thought of as golf with a Frisbee, or Frolf. The object is simple, traverse the course in as few throws as possible, finishing each hole by sinking the disc in a metal basket. Avoid natural hazards such as trees, hills, rivers, lakes, and more. Built off of the amazing Nova Golf engine, Disc Golf 3D is sure to keep you entertained and immersed for countless hours. Disc Golf 3D has everything both casual/hardcore gamers and amateur/weekend disc golfer could want. • Realistic flight physics – Everyone will enjoy the realism while avid disc golfers will be able to shape every shot using one of many different discs • Stunning 3D graphics – Disc Golf 3D adapts to each computer/device for the best image quality while always maintaining a smooth frame-rate • Unique courses – Locations from around the world feature distinct styles of both play and appearance. You’ll know if you’re in the Pennsylvania forest, Arizona desert, or on the Scottish coastline • Customizable characters – Level up five playing statistics and upgrade equipment while managing each avatar’s wardrobe and physical appearance • Career mode – Play as both an amateur and professional and progress by winning the required qualifiers and multi-round tournaments • Multiplayer – Challenge up to three of your friends and play at the same time • Purchase custom discs upgrades using both virtual currency earned in game or through In-App Purchase • High replay value – No hole is the same when varying the white/blue/green tees, four pin locations, and three environmental difficulty settings • Custom music made specifically for Disc Golf 3D • Best rounds list for each course/difficulty setting If you like Disc Golf 3D, make sure to check out Nuclear Nova’s other games, all available for the Mac/iPhone/iPad/iPod. • Nova Golf, Regular ball and club golf with the same core feel as Disc Golf 3D • GL Golf, the predecessor to Nova Golf, is still actively developed and has over 35 unique courses! Thousands of golfers are posting scorecards online every day with this golf classic • Pinball Shuffle and Pinball Massacre are two unique comic book arcade style pinball tables • Barnyard Blaster is a unique shooter with plenty of weapons, animals, and environments • Rocket Golf gives golf a new twist with its unique 2D side scrolling gameplay • Liquid Defense, Hydrothermal, and Escape are our three classic puzzle/simulator games • Fractal 3D and ASCII Art are our first non-game apps

About

Disc Golf Valley

Experience a realistic disc golf simulation with true-to-life physics and official discs from top brands. Compete against players worldwide or challenge friends on hundreds of courses, from real-life locations to fantasy settings. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned pros.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics and disc flight
  • Hundreds of official and fantasy courses
  • Multiplayer and single-player modes
  • Large selection of official discs
  • Intuitive controls for all skill levels
  • Monthly disc releases and special events
Features
Currently charting
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Enjoy a realistic disc golf experience and show your skills in Disc Golf Valley! This game was made by disc golfers for disc golfer. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the sport, Disc Golf Valley promises endless fun, intuitive controls, and realistic physics that will keep you hooked from the very first throw. True to sport physics and discs with realistic flight characteristics Fill your bag with the perfect setup of discs to win! As an official partner to Latitude 64° the game features discs from Latitude 64°, Dynamic Discs, Discmania, Kastaplast and Westside Discs with real-life flight characteristics! Choose from hundreds of discs with special abilities and uses. Of course you can also try out official Pro discs from players like Kristin Tattar, Gannon Buhr, and Alden Harris! New unique discs are released every month and for special events. Conquer both real-Life and fantasy courses! Disc Golf Valley offers hundreds of exciting courses - for player on all levels. Try out our fictive holes in desert, forest and city terrain as well as iconic disc golf grounds like Maple Hill and Nokia "The Beast - Finlands most famous course. We continuously release new unique exciting courses. Single Challenge or Competitive Multiplayer game modes Challenge your friends, or play against disc golf lovers from all over the world in thrilling multiplayer battles. Aim for those aces and rise to the top of the leaderboards. Prove that you've got what it takes to dominate the world stage as you compete in real-time battles against fellow disc golf enthusiasts. Disc Golf Valley is not just a game; it's a global community of passionate players, and your chance to shine awaits. Perfect for All Skill Levels Whether you're a seasoned disc golfer with years of experience under your belt or just starting out in the world of disc golf, Disc Golf Valley caters to players of all skill levels. Our intuitive controls and introduction ensure an easy transition into the game, while the realistic physics provide an authentic disc golf experience unlike any other game. As close as it gets to real life disc golf! As you improve your skille and adapt new techniques, you'll discover the endless replayability that keeps players coming back for more. Download Disc Golf Valley now and rule the fairway! For more information, please visit: https://spinoffgames.se/ Or join one of our communities: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiscGolfValley/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialdiscgolfvalley/ Reddit: r/DiscGolfValley Discord (not official): Discord.gg/globaldiscgolf _______ One last thing! Here is a link to our Privacy Policy https://www.discgolfvalley.se/privacy/ Terms of use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Disc Golf 3D4 screens
Disc Golf Valley4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Disc Golf Valley at Free against Disc Golf 3D's $1.99. Disc Golf Valley also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 16). Disc Golf 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, monetization model, chart position 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

Disc Golf Valley is free to download; Disc Golf 3D costs $1.99 up front. Disc Golf 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Disc Golf Valley sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Disc Golf Valley holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disc Golf Valley has 2.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Disc Golf 3D's written reviews are positive against 52% of Disc Golf Valley's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disc Golf 3D ships an update every 3 months, Disc Golf Valley fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Disc Golf 3D versus Disc Golf Valley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisc Golf 3DDisc Golf Valley
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (16 ratings)4.3 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews51.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings162.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#180#93 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB3.1 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNuclear Nova SoftwareLatitude 64 AB

Customer experience

Disc Golf 3D

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral25.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral17.2%
Negative46.2%

Disc Golf Valley

All ratings2,114 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews657 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral14.6%
Negative33.8%

User reviews

Disc Golf 3D

From 16 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Realistic gameplay
  • 👍 Good controls
  • 👍 Fun when it works
  • 👍 Challenging courses
  • 👍 Authentic flight

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy gameplay
  • 🐛 Poor graphics
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Unrealistic putting
  • 🐛 Too many in-app purchases

Disc Golf Valley

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Best disc golf game
  • 🎯 Realistic disc flight and physics
  • 🏆 Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing courses
  • 💰 Free to play with no ads or pay-to-win

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Slow progression to unlock better discs
  • 🤯 Inconsistent and unpredictable disc behavior
  • 🌳 Unrealistic tree/obstacle collisions
  • 🧭 Lack of distance/elevation indicators
  • 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and bugs

Bugs and requests

Disc Golf 3D

Reported bugs

35 issues
  • Game won't load
  • Crashes frequently
  • Freezes after first hole
  • Disc bounces erratically
  • Disc falls through basket
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  • Game freezes on main menu
  • Basket collision detection issues
  • Gimme shot auto function misses
  • Disc falls through basket on gimme shots
  • Baskets missing
  • Course pack not showing up
  • Putting goes through bucket
  • Freeze when hole changes
  • Player stands horizontal on hills
  • Information jumbles on screen
  • Disc lands and bounces uncontrollably
  • Player gets stuck in ground
  • Disc shot to grass far away
  • Basket has holes
  • Disc gets caught and sends it flying randomly
  • Crashing on player profile screen
  • Throw meter shrinks on FH
  • Crashing after hole 3 in career mode
  • Disc bounces around and increases speed
  • Putting physics are junk
  • Game crashes after making putt
  • Disc on hill or next to basket turns character horizontal
  • Loading ends at 7% and crashes
  • Upside down player
  • Distance and accuracy controls too small/difficult
  • Accuracy is random
  • Difficult to hit chains
  • Pre-shot display trajectories inaccurate
  • Putting is broken close range
  • Game crashes on second qualifier event

Requested features

15 requests
  • More courses
  • Better graphics
  • Fix putting mechanics
  • Add more content
  • Improve camera controls
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  • First-person perspective
  • Better aiming system
  • Save throw angle
  • Zoom in on green
  • Add fantasy courses
  • More realistic flight paths
  • Change fade/draw to hyzer/anhyzer
  • Add 'gimme' putt option
  • Clearer disc descriptions
  • More tournaments

Disc Golf Valley

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disc migration issues causing lost progress
  • Freezing and crashing during gameplay
  • Incorrect scoring and stat tracking
  • Unresponsive or missing UI elements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more disc brands and models
  • Improve multiplayer mode with live shot tracking
  • Implement offline/single-player course options
  • Add customization options for player/bag
  • Provide more detailed disc flight information

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Disc Golf 3D

One-time10
  • Experience$0.99
  • Mulligans$0.99
  • Distance Drivers$1.99
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  • Fairway Driver$1.99
  • Putter$1.99
  • Disc Pack 1$1.99
  • Course Pack 1$1.99
  • Level Overdrive$1.99
  • Character Pack$1.99
  • Course Pack 2$1.99
10 purchases

Disc Golf Valley

Subscriptions1
  • DGV Club$6.991 Month
One-time9
  • Premium Event Tier 2$1.99
  • Winter Pack 02$2.99
  • Disc of the Week$3.99
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  • Disc Of The Week$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 500 Hyzerium$4.99
  • Tournament Pack$5.99
  • 1000 Hyzerium$9.99
  • Season Pass$9.99

Questions

Is Disc Golf 3D free?
Disc Golf 3D costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Disc Golf Valley free?
Disc Golf Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Disc Golf 3D or Disc Golf Valley?
Disc Golf Valley is rated higher. Disc Golf 3D averages 3.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Disc Golf Valley averages 4.3 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Disc Golf 3D or Disc Golf Valley have ads?
Disc Golf Valley shows ads; Disc Golf 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Disc Golf 3D or Disc Golf Valley?
Disc Golf 3D ships an update every 3 months, and Disc Golf Valley fortnightly. Most recently, Disc Golf 3D was updated on November 10, 2026 and Disc Golf Valley on November 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, Disc Golf 3D or Disc Golf Valley?
Disc Golf 3D currently peaks at #180 in the App Store charts, and Disc Golf Valley at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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