Comparison

Disc Golf 3D Lite vs Disc Golf 2D

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 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.

Highlights
  • Realistic flight physics
  • Stunning 3D graphics
  • Unique courses worldwide
  • Customizable characters
  • Career mode
  • Multiplayer challenges
  • In-app disc upgrades
Features
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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

About

Disc Golf 2D

Experience disc golf in a 2D environment with multiple game modes including courses, story, challenges, and practice. Unlock over 100 discs and 50 outfit items as you master shot angles, power, and disc choice. Compete online for top leaderboard spots and earn in-game currency.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes (Course, Story, Challenge, Practice)
  • Unlockable discs and customization items
  • Online leaderboards and competitive play
  • Realistic physics (shot angles, power, wind)
  • Character customization
  • In-game currency for unlocks
Features
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Disc Golf 2D is a 2D disc golf game built around fun, competitiveness, and hitting chains. There are four ways to play, depending on how you prefer: Course Mode lets you play through up to 5 full courses, all with different themes, and obstacles. Story Mode features 15 levels where you can unlock new courses and go up against real-time CPU opponents, adding pressure and strategy to the round. Challenge Mode is where things get competitive. Play online, post your score, and try to finish at the top of the daily and weekly leaderboards to earn Birdie Coins. Practice Mode is there when you just want to work on your throws, test discs, or mess around without pressure. As you play, you’ll unlock a ton of content: 100+ discs, each with different flight behavior 50+ outfit items to customize your character Birdie Coins earned by playing rounds and competing. The game is easy to pick up, but there’s a lot to master. Shot angles, power, disc choice, and wind all matter. Whether you’re trying to ace a hole, unlock new gear, or beat your best score online, Disc Golf 2D is built for quick sessions and long-term progression. If you enjoy disc golf or just want a fun, skill-based 2D game, this one’s for you.

Screenshots

Disc Golf 3D Lite4 screens
Disc Golf 2D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Disc Golf 2D at 4.3 against Disc Golf 3D Lite's 2.7. Disc Golf 2D also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 28%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Disc Golf 3D Lite sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Disc Golf 2D sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Disc Golf 2D holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Disc Golf 3D Lite's written reviews are positive against 64% of Disc Golf 2D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disc Golf 3D Lite ships an update every 3 months, Disc Golf 2D monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Disc Golf 3D Lite versus Disc Golf 2D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisc Golf 3D LiteDisc Golf 2D
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (14 ratings)4.3 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1420 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNuclear Nova SoftwarePeyton Mcentire

Customer experience

Disc Golf 3D Lite

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral18.5%
Negative53.7%

Disc Golf 2D

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

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

Disc Golf 2D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Disc Golf 3D Lite

One-time9
  • 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
7 purchases

Disc Golf 2D

One-time7
  • 1$ Birdie Coins$0.99
  • All Courses$2.99
  • 5$ Birdie Coins$4.99
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  • 10$ Birdie Coins$9.99
  • 20$ Birdie Coins$19.99
  • 50$ Birdie Coins$49.99
  • 100$ Birdie Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Disc Golf 3D Lite free?
Disc Golf 3D Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Disc Golf 2D free?
Disc Golf 2D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Disc Golf 3D Lite or Disc Golf 2D?
Disc Golf 2D is rated higher. Disc Golf 3D Lite averages 2.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Disc Golf 2D averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.
Do Disc Golf 3D Lite or Disc Golf 2D have ads?
Neither Disc Golf 3D Lite nor Disc Golf 2D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Disc Golf 3D Lite or Disc Golf 2D?
Disc Golf 3D Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Disc Golf 2D monthly. Most recently, Disc Golf 3D Lite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Disc Golf 2D on October 23, 2026.

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