Topgolf vs Backstage Competition
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Topgolf
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.
- Reserve bays in advance
- View real-time wait times
- Pay check from phone
- Augmented reality feature
- Track game history and stats
- Access membership perks
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The Topgolf App is the best way to get into the game! PLAN YOUR VISIT • Reserve bays in advance and make changes to your upcoming reservation • Browse the menu and pre-fill your cart for faster ordering when you arrive‡ • Explore discount offers and seasonal promotions • View real-time wait times, join the waitlist remotely and skip the line IN-BAY FEATURES • Order food and drinks straight to your bay‡ • Pay your check right from your phone‡ • Access our fun augmented reality feature • Capture memories with social filters • Sign in players • Control your bay’s TV YOUR MEMBERSHIP • Track game history and player stats • Stay up to date on events, news, and venue happenings • Access perks with a Topgolf PlayMore or Platinum membership ——— Topgolf believes in the unlimited power of play. Whether you’re connecting with friends, leveling up your swing, or just chasing a good time, the app gives you convenient features and great offers to make every visit even better. ‡ Available at most locations
Backstage Competition
Stay updated with real-time event statuses, including routines, award presentations, and breaks. Access social media links, judge bios, and provide feedback to ensure a VIP experience. Location services are optional for receiving relevant messages.
- Real-time event status tracking
- Award presentation updates
- Break time notifications
- Judge biographies
- Event feedback submission
- Social media and website links
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- Event Tracker- see real-time event status - What routine is on Stage, Award Presentation, Break Times and Event Updates. - Easy access to our Instagram, Facebook and Backstage Website! - Bios on our judges - Provide feedback for each event so we can be sure everyone is getting the VIP experience. This app uses your geographic location so we can send you relevant messages during the event. This is not mandatory. Please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Topgolf at none against Backstage Competition's shown. Topgolf also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (91K vs 18). Backstage Competition's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Topgolf holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topgolf has 91K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Topgolf's written reviews are positive against 50% of Backstage Competition's.
Topgolf ships an update weekly, Backstage Competition every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Topgolf | Backstage Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (91K ratings) — better | 4.7 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 91K — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #147 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 236 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TopGolf USA, Inc. | Backstage Competition LLC |
Customer experience
Topgolf
Backstage Competition
Bugs and requests
Topgolf
Reported bugs
4 issues- Reservation booking issues
- Leaderboards not updating correctly
- Difficulties creating accounts on certain devices
- Overlapping UI elements on smaller screens
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Backstage Competition
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Topgolf
No in-app purchases
Backstage Competition
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Topgolf free?
Is Backstage Competition free?
Which has better reviews, Topgolf or Backstage Competition?
Do Topgolf or Backstage Competition have ads?
Which is updated more often, Topgolf or Backstage Competition?
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