# Topgolf vs Backstage Competition

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 (92K 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.

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 92K 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topgolf | Backstage Competition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (92K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topgolf/id646322524/reviews)** | [4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstage-competition/id1501149539/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **92K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **56.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 243 MB | 60 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) | [Backstage Competition LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501149538) |

## What reviewers say

### Topgolf

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

**Currently charting:** #167 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


### Backstage Competition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstage-competition/id1501149539)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time event status tracking, Award presentation updates, Break time notifications, Judge biographies, Event feedback submission, Social media and website links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topgolf free?

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

### Is Backstage Competition free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Topgolf or Backstage Competition?

Topgolf is rated higher. Topgolf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 92K ratings, while Backstage Competition averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do Topgolf or Backstage Competition have ads?

Backstage Competition shows ads; Topgolf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Topgolf or Backstage Competition?

Topgolf ships an update weekly, and Backstage Competition every 12 months. Most recently, Topgolf was updated on September 30, 2026 and Backstage Competition on July 5, 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.*