# Coffee Golf vs Benchmark Golf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Coffee Golf at 43% against Benchmark Golf's 6%. Coffee Golf also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (26K vs 2.4K). Benchmark Golf's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Golf sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Benchmark Golf sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coffee Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coffee Golf has 26K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Coffee Golf's written reviews are positive against 6% of Benchmark Golf's.

Coffee Golf ships an update every 3 weeks, Benchmark Golf every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coffee Golf | Benchmark Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-golf/id6449750555/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 6.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | #184 |
| Size | 282 MB | 421 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shallot Games, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916624104) | [GolfDaddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704708680) |

## What reviewers say

### Coffee Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-golf/id6449750555)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Grossing · Sports, #208 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Enjoy a new, bite-sized golf course every day. Aim to sink all five holes in the fewest strokes possible. Challenge friends with your perfect scores and share your progress.

**Highlights:** New course daily, Five holes per course, Score tracking, Share scores with friends, Minimalist gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tour Starter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tour Booster | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful, relaxing visuals
- 🕹️ Simple, intuitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Enjoyable daily challenge
- 🤝 Fun to share scores with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Inconsistent and unpredictable shot mechanics
- 🌳 Frustrating tree/obstacle interactions
- 💧 Excessive water hazards and islands
- 🔁 Limited replay value due to one-time daily play

**Reported bugs**

- Ball occasionally hitting invisible obstacles
- Inconsistent scoring/match results
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay previous daily courses
- Option to adjust wind/shot accuracy
- Multiplayer mode to compete against friends
- Leaderboard and stat tracking features


### Benchmark Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Practice and play simulated golf at home with AI swing tracking. Hit the driving range or play 18 holes without needing a ball, receiving instant feedback to improve your game. Requires specific hardware for setup.

**Highlights:** AI swing tracking, Simulated driving range, Play 18 holes at home, Instant swing feedback, Compact setup, No ball required

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Benchmark Unlimited Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Durable mat
- 💡 Affordable golf simulator concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent swing detection
- 🔍 Inaccurate yardages and shot tracking
- 🔌 Unreliable app performance
- ⏱️ Rushed setup and swing timing
- 🤖 Poor voice command functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inability to load courses and features
- Swing registration issues
- Account and data loss problems

**Requested features**

- More club options
- Multiplayer and online play
- Improved calibration and setup process
- Customizable timer and swing detection settings
- Better app stability and error handling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coffee Golf free?

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

### Is Benchmark Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coffee Golf or Benchmark Golf?

Coffee Golf is rated higher. Coffee Golf averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Benchmark Golf averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Coffee Golf or Benchmark Golf have ads?

Both Coffee Golf and Benchmark Golf show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coffee Golf or Benchmark Golf?

Coffee Golf ships an update every 3 weeks, and Benchmark Golf every 2 days. Most recently, Coffee Golf was updated on November 6, 2026 and Benchmark Golf on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Coffee Golf or Benchmark Golf?

Coffee Golf currently peaks at #166 in the App Store charts, and Benchmark Golf at #184. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*