Topgolf vs Round1 USA
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
Round1 USA
Discover a world of entertainment with exclusive coupons, discounts, and a new rewards program. Reserve parties and packages in advance to streamline your visit and enjoy a fun-filled experience for everyone.
- Rewards program
- Exclusive in-app coupons
- Promotions and news updates
- Party and package reservations
- Game card credit reload
- Earn points on qualifying transactions
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Round1 is all about bringing our fans fun under one roof! Now we want to make it even easier for you to enjoy everything that is Round1. Download our most recently updated Round1 mobile app to start making your experience as easy as 1... 2... 3! SAVE with our new rewards program and exclusive in-app coupons and discounts! STAY IN THE LOOP with everything Round1 by checking out our new promotions and news! Reserve your party or Spo-Cha package beforehand to save time and go straight to fun! There is something for everyone at Round1, bringing families and friends their one-stop shop for FUN under one roof! New Round1 Rewards Program: Earn 1 point per dollar with qualifying transactions In-app credit reload on your game card Bowling and rental activity (billiards, ping pong, darts - depending on store availability) transactions at the Guest Counter More exciting ways to earn coming after launch! Redeem points for various rewards
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Topgolf at 57% against Round1 USA's 3%. Topgolf also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (93K vs 87). Round1 USA's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, 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 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topgolf has 93K ratings behind it against 87, 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 3% of Round1 USA's.
Topgolf ships an update every 9 days, Round1 USA monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Topgolf | Round1 USA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (93K ratings) — better | 1.6 (87 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews — better | 3.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 93K — better | 87 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #145 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 243 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TopGolf USA, Inc. | Round One Entertainment, inc |
Customer experience
Topgolf
Round1 USA
User reviews
Topgolf
From 93K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great service and communication
- 🚀 Convenient reservation system
- 💡 Helpful waitlist and wait time features
- 🤗 Fantastic family and team building experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Misleading reservation fees and policies
- 🤔 Inability to use gift cards for reservations
- 🤨 Inconsistent wait time estimates
- 🤯 Buggy and unreliable app functionality
Round1 USA
From 87 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Improved functionality compared to old app
- 👍 Ability to earn rewards points
- 👍 More features like bowling, sports, and party booking
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent login issues and account recognition problems
- 🐛 Inability to reload cards or access account details
- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and overall app instability
- 🔒 Security concerns with payment information entry
- 👎 Removal of previous app's useful features
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
Round1 USA
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot log in to existing accounts
- Password reset functionality not working
- Inconsistent behavior when trying to create new accounts
- App unable to detect user's location and nearby Round 1 centers
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to transfer credits and tickets between cards
- Implement Apple Pay or other secure payment options
- Improve rewards program and offer more benefits to members
- Restore ability to download Rism photos
In-app purchases
Topgolf
No in-app purchases
Round1 USA
No in-app purchases
Questions
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