# Disc Golf 3D vs Author Life

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Disc Golf 3D at 37% against Author Life's 0%. Disc Golf 3D also leads on rating (3.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). Author Life's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Disc Golf 3D costs $1.99 and Author Life $1.99 up front. Disc Golf 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Author Life asks for nothing beyond the download.

Disc Golf 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disc Golf 3D has 16 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Author Life's.

Disc Golf 3D ships an update every 3 months, Author Life every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Disc Golf 3D | Author Life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[3.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disc-golf-3d/id579012576/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/author-life-writer-simulator/id6792464764/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **36.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nuclear Nova Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/289559290) | [Turgay Ceylan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636143794) |

## What reviewers say

### Disc Golf 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disc-golf-3d/id579012576)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Experience | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mulligans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Distance Drivers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fairway Driver | $1.99 | one-time |
| Putter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disc Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level Overdrive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Character Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load
- Crashes frequently
- Freezes after first hole
- Disc bounces erratically
- Disc falls through basket

**Requested features**

- More courses
- Better graphics
- Fix putting mechanics
- Add more content
- Improve camera controls


### Author Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/author-life-writer-simulator/id6792464764)

Live the life of a writer, creating books, managing your career, and navigating the publishing world. Make choices that impact your success, from genre selection to marketing decisions. Experience a dynamic world with shifting trends and reader reactions.

**Highlights:** Write books with genre, theme, and trait choices, Manage editing, cover art, and marketing, React to shifting reader trends and critic reviews, Balance finances, inspiration, and reputation, Compete with rival authors and win awards, Grow your studio and upgrade your craft, Experience multiple career endings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disc Golf 3D free?

Disc Golf 3D costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Author Life free?

Author Life costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Disc Golf 3D or Author Life?

Disc Golf 3D is rated higher. Disc Golf 3D averages 3.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Author Life averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Disc Golf 3D or Author Life have ads?

Neither Disc Golf 3D nor Author Life shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Disc Golf 3D or Author Life?

Disc Golf 3D ships an update every 3 months, and Author Life every 3 weeks. Most recently, Disc Golf 3D was updated on November 1, 2026 and Author Life on October 29, 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.*