# Topgolf vs The Windjammer

The clearest difference is rating: Topgolf at 4.9 against The Windjammer's 4.0. Topgolf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). The Windjammer's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Topgolf holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topgolf has 91K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Topgolf ships an update weekly, The Windjammer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topgolf | The Windjammer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topgolf/id646322524/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-windjammer/id1021950853/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TopGolf USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/646322527) | [The Windjammer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726392894) |

## What reviewers say

### Topgolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topgolf/id646322524)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Plan your visit, reserve bays, and manage your game at Topgolf venues.  Enhance your experience with in-bay features like mobile payment and AR, and track your progress with membership perks and game history.

**Highlights:** Reserve bays in advance, View real-time wait times, Pay check from phone, Augmented reality feature, Track game history and stats, Access membership perks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great service and communication
- 🚀 Convenient reservation system
- 💡 Helpful waitlist and wait time features
- 🤗 Fantastic family and team building experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Misleading reservation fees and policies
- 🤔 Inability to use gift cards for reservations
- 🤨 Inconsistent wait time estimates
- 🤯 Buggy and unreliable app functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Reservation booking issues
- Leaderboards not updating correctly
- Difficulties creating accounts on certain devices
- Overlapping UI elements on smaller screens

**Requested features**

- Allow adding and using gift cards in the app
- Improve reservation management (change, cancel, etc.)
- Integrate food/drink ordering within the app
- Enhance game history and performance tracking


### The Windjammer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-windjammer/id1021950853)

Discover upcoming shows, connect with the venue through social media, and view photos. Find information on bands and contests, and locate the venue on a map.

**Highlights:** Purchase show tickets, View photos, Connect via social media, Find band and contest info, Venue map location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topgolf free?

Topgolf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Windjammer free?

The Windjammer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Topgolf or The Windjammer?

Topgolf is rated higher. Topgolf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 91K ratings, while The Windjammer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Topgolf or The Windjammer have ads?

The Windjammer shows ads; Topgolf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Topgolf or The Windjammer?

Topgolf ships an update weekly, and The Windjammer every 9 months. Most recently, Topgolf was updated on September 28, 2026 and The Windjammer on June 24, 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.*