Koob vs SparkMagic Minigolf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Koob
Experience an enhanced version of the popular outdoor game of Kubb. Compete against Game Center opponents online or challenge Thor the Viking offline. Topple your opponent's wooden blocks and the King Kubb to win, navigating through creatures and obstacles.
- Online multiplayer via Game Center
- Offline mode against AI opponent
- Leaderboard with new challenges
- Underhanded baton tossing mechanics
- Obstacle and creature avoidance
- Suitable for ages 9 to 90
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Play ONLINE against Game Center opponents or OFFLINE against Thor the Viking. Revenge will be your motive when you play this enhanced game of Kubb (pronounced Koob). Bring out your weapons and man your defenses. Don't let your opponent get the better of you. Reach new levels on the leaderboard. Each level adds new challenges. Your objective is for players standing at their baseline to topple all 5 of the opposing teamโs wooden blocks (Kubbs) with an underhanded toss of the 6 wooden Batons and to then topple the King Kubb that is located in the center of the playing field. Beware of the creatures that will try to intercept your baton throws. Avoid the obstacles that block your path. This popular outdoor game can be played by anyone from age 9 to 90. Everyone has an opportunity to win since the game is not over until the last Kubb is knocked down.
SparkMagic Minigolf
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SparkMagic is a game of minigolf that appears in Augmented Reality at specific locations. Players will know where to go to play a round of minigolf. When they get to the location such as a public park, they start the game and click on the "Play Local Course' button. The game will interrogate the cloud database of locations and will spawn the appropriate layout at the closest location. Players can they play a round of minigolf by flicking their fingers to push the ball towards the hole.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SparkMagic Minigolf at none against Koob's 10. SparkMagic Minigolf also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Koob's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Koob sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SparkMagic Minigolf asks for nothing beyond the download.
Koob ships an update every 6 weeks, SparkMagic Minigolf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Koob | SparkMagic Minigolf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 240 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JBonta Innovations, LLC | The Archemist Company |
In-app purchases
Koob
- Cluster Bomb 5 Pack$0.99
- Dragon Defense 10 Pack$0.99
- Wolf Defense 10 Pack$0.99
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- Access Online Games & All Levels$0.99
- Flail Bomb 25 Pack$1.99
- Cluster Bomb 12 Pack$1.99
- Dragon Defense 25 Pack$1.99
- Wolf Defense 25 Pack$1.99
- Combination Bomb Pack$2.99
- Combo Defense Pack$2.99
SparkMagic Minigolf
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Koob free?
Is SparkMagic Minigolf free?
Do Koob or SparkMagic Minigolf have ads?
Which is updated more often, Koob or SparkMagic Minigolf?
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