Comparison

Stinger Golf vs One Thrust

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stinger Golf

Experience a realistic golf simulation with intuitive single-finger controls. Master your swing with 15 clubs, adjust spin and loft, and tackle unique holes with dynamic wind conditions. Compete on daily leaderboards or practice at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Single-finger swing control
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • 15 golf clubs
  • Adjustable backspin and loft
  • 198 unique golf holes
  • Daily leaderboards
  • Practice and driving range modes
Features
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Swing your way into the world of Stinger Golf! A dynamic simulation golf game that gives you full control over your golf swing with just a single finger! With realistic physics, unique golf holes, and infinite wind conditions - your challenge is to use the golf clubs in your bag to score the lowest round possible! Practice on full holes, or head to the Driving Range to work on your swing. With 15 golf clubs at your disposal, and full control over your swing - will you be able to break par? Change backspin, adjust your club's loft and find your perfect swing to hit best shot possible! With an open-world driving range and on-course practice modes, Stinger Golf offers an endless opportunity for practice and casual golf game play! Spend as much time as you need honing your skills in a stress-free environment designed to improve your game. When you're ready, take to the course and put those skills to the test with a unique golf round each day! 
FULL SWING CONTROL: - With full control over your swing, you can hit any shot, with any club, from anywhere! - LEFT and RIGHT handed swings supported - Change backspin to add or remove spin for each shot - Adjust your club face to add or remove loft for each club - Hit fades, draws, and shape your shots however you like with just a single swipe UNIQUE GOLF HOLES: - 198 unique golf holes, ranging from 98 yard Par 3s to full 600 yard par 5s - 4 unique full 36 Hole courses featuring unique environments and course design - 3 unique hand-placed flag locations for each hole, that change daily - Play each hole for the best score, or explore and practice without any limits DAILY LEADERBOARDS: - Post your best score of the day and see how you compare against other golfers! - Play 9 holes or a full 18 hole round, with the option to play with or without wind! - Compete in Blind Mode UI Daily rounds for a unique challenge - Speed through the round without worrying about the score in a daily round of Speed Golf RANGE FINDER:
 - With an on-course range finder mode, you can get the exact distances you need for each shot - Fly up close to the hole to explore the green and flag location - View heat maps for the green slope to help you read your putts and approach shots - Place markers to measure distances and set your aim PRACTICE MODE: - Extensive practice mode allows you to practice any shot from anywhere - Change the wind to practice every shot in every wind condition possible, or turn off the wind for more casual game play - Keep track of your progress with up to 100 ball marks that save as you play DRIVING RANGE: - A fully open-world 500 yard driving range - Complete with bunkers, open fairways, and island greens - Place a target to work on your accuracy, or just hit for fun DAILY ROUNDS: - Each day play a new round of 9 or 18 holes - Unique hole orders and wind conditions make each day a new challenge! BLIND UI MODE: - Turn on to remove the hole distance and wind UI display for an extra challenge! - Or turn on for a less cluttered UI, and a more immersive experience on the course! Download now and head to the tee!

About

One Thrust

Master precise single-tap controls to land your ship across 21 challenging levels and four difficulty modes. Personalize your experience with over 100 cosmetic items and unlock stunning planet backgrounds. Enjoy an ad-free, classic arcade experience with an original soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Single-tap control mechanic
  • 21 challenging levels
  • Four difficulty modes
  • Over 100 unlockable cosmetic items
  • Apple Game Center leaderboards
  • 18 unlockable planet backgrounds
  • Original drum and bass soundtrack
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Master the single tap in One Thrust! Complete the 21 challenging levels across four difficulty modes: Easy, Normal, Hard (3 lives), and Hardcore (1 life). Stick the perfect landing to advance – your best Normal difficulty times are recorded on the Apple Game Center leaderboard! Express yourself with 56 vibrant colors and 42 uniquely named thruster colors, including fun options like King Cake, Blueberry Ice Cream, and Cotton Candy! Keep an eye out for special prize rounds during your descent. Successfully landing your ship on a prize round will unlock one of the over 100 unique cosmetic items to further personalize your experience! Discover 18 stunning planet backgrounds by completing in-game challenges. Enjoy a pure, classic arcade experience with an original drum and bass soundtrack and absolutely no ads! The addictive one-thrust mechanic demands precise timing for a successful landing. Customize your ship, unlock tons of cool cosmetics, and conquer the levels in this simple yet engaging game!

Screenshots

Stinger Golf4 screens
One Thrust4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: One Thrust at 5.0 against Stinger Golf's 4.4. One Thrust also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Stinger Golf's advantage is ratings volume (90 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stinger Golf sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and One Thrust sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

One Thrust holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stinger Golf has 90 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Stinger Golf's written reviews are positive against 100% of One Thrust's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stinger Golf versus One Thrust: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStinger GolfOne Thrust
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (90 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings90 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWTTR Labs LLCJohn Schott

Customer experience

Stinger Golf

All ratings90 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%

One Thrust

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stinger Golf

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes after checking leaderboard
  • Ball phases through floor on green edges
  • 0% power swing bug when releasing without swinging
  • Ball rolls unrealistically slow on slopes
  • Inconsistent shot results from identical swings
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  • Flag remains in hole during putting
  • Club selection doesn't default to driver on tee box
  • Inconsistent ball bounce mechanics
  • Spin mechanics unrealistic on different grass types

Requested features

22 requests
  • Auto club selection based on yardage
  • More par 5 holes
  • Additional courses and environments
  • Club upgrade or progression system
  • Course creator/custom hole builder
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  • Ability to reduce power before swing
  • Pull pin option for putting
  • Caddy recommendation system
  • Different club sets with varied mechanics
  • Backspin control menu improvements
  • Draw and fade shot shaping
  • Water hazards and varied obstacles
  • Bunker difficulty improvements
  • Mute button for audio
  • Record keeping system outside Game Center
  • Daily/tournament leaderboards
  • Automatic putter selection on greens
  • Consistent wind throughout course
  • Low draw stinger and high cut shot options
  • Flop shot mechanics
  • Club loft adjustment without draw/fade
  • Ball speed-up option for slow rolling

One Thrust

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stinger Golf

One-time2
  • Monument Canyon - Golf Course$3.99
  • Silver Sands - Golf Course$3.99
1 purchases

One Thrust

One-time1
  • 20% Prize Round Chance$1.99

Questions

Is Stinger Golf free?
Stinger Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is One Thrust free?
One Thrust is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stinger Golf or One Thrust?
One Thrust is rated higher. Stinger Golf averages 4.4 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while One Thrust averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Stinger Golf or One Thrust have ads?
Neither Stinger Golf nor One Thrust shows ads.

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