Disc Golf 3D Lite vs Circle 1X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Disc Golf 3D Lite
Experience realistic disc golf with stunning 3D graphics and diverse courses. Compete in career mode, challenge friends in multiplayer, and customize your avatar and equipment. Enjoy high replay value with adjustable settings and multiple tee/pin locations.
- Realistic flight physics
- Stunning 3D graphics
- Unique courses worldwide
- Customizable characters
- Career mode
- Multiplayer challenges
- In-app disc upgrades
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Welcome to Disc Golf 3D Lite, 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
Circle 1X
Master disc golf putting with this app. It offers custom drills, detailed statistics, and practice anywhere functionality to help players of all levels improve their game. Stay motivated with daily and weekly goals to enhance your putting accuracy and performance.
- Custom putting drills
- Detailed putting statistics
- Practice anywhere functionality
- Daily and weekly goals
- Progress tracking
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Circle 1X – Master Disc Golf Putting Practice Smart, Track Stats, Win More Elevate your disc golf game with Circle 1X—the top app for perfecting your putting. Designed for all skill levels, from newbies to pros, this is your ultimate tool to practice disc golf putting, track progress, and dominate the green—anywhere, anytime. Why Circle 1X? Custom Putting Drills: Build fun, skill-based rounds—choose your distance and putts. Detailed Stats: See your putting percentage, distance trends, and rounds played. Practice Anywhere: Hone your skills at home, the park, or on the course. Stay Sharp: Daily and weekly goals keep you motivated to improve. Ready to sink more putts and outplay the competition? Download Circle 1X now and start mastering disc golf putting today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Circle 1X at 4.6 against Disc Golf 3D Lite's 2.7. Circle 1X also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 28%) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Disc Golf 3D Lite sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Circle 1X asks for nothing beyond the download.
Circle 1X holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Disc Golf 3D Lite's written reviews are positive against 67% of Circle 1X's.
Disc Golf 3D Lite ships an update every 3 months, Circle 1X every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Disc Golf 3D Lite | Circle 1X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (14 ratings) | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nuclear Nova Software | Joshua Hurt |
Customer experience
Disc Golf 3D Lite
Circle 1X
Bugs and requests
Disc Golf 3D Lite
Reported bugs
27 issues- App crashes on launch
- Game freezes mid-play
- Game locks up when resuming
- Screen not adjusted for iPad
- Taps register incorrectly
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- Ads cover buttons
- Game bugs out permanently
- Gameplay freezes on iPad
- Crashes when entering character name
- Disc bounces erratically
- Disc falls through basket
- Character glitches in basket
- Power bar too close to ad banner
- Cannot switch between players
- Invisible trees
- Gimme shot is broken
- Random disc bounces far away
- Disc hits ground and bounces strangely
- Font too small on phone
- Game crashes after one hole
- Cannot tap out
- Metres hidden behind scenery
- Aim makes little sense
- Crashes at 7% loading
- Game won't open
- Crashes during loading process
- App loads to 3% then crashes
Requested features
10 requests- Improve putting mechanics
- Add real disc golf courses
- Implement swipe controls for distance/arc
- Sponsor real brands (e.g., Innova)
- Show disc stability before rounds
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- Add roller throws
- Improve menu interface and game presentation
- Fix score tracking
- Add a 'gimme' putt feature
- Polish the game and alleviate bugs
Circle 1X
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Disc Golf 3D Lite
- Distance Drivers$0.99
- Fairway Drivers$0.99
- Midrange$0.99
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- Putter$0.99
- Disc Pack 1$0.99
- Level Overdrive$0.99
- Experience$0.99
- Mulligans$0.99
- Character Pack$0.99
Circle 1X
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Disc Golf 3D Lite free?
Is Circle 1X free?
Which has better reviews, Disc Golf 3D Lite or Circle 1X?
Do Disc Golf 3D Lite or Circle 1X have ads?
Which is updated more often, Disc Golf 3D Lite or Circle 1X?
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