# Desert Golfing vs subpar pool

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Desert Golfing at 649 against subpar pool's 39. Desert Golfing also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Desert Golfing costs $1.99 and subpar pool $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Desert Golfing against 4.6 for subpar pool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desert Golfing has 649 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Desert Golfing's written reviews are positive against 78% of subpar pool's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desert Golfing | subpar pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-golfing/id902062673/reviews) | [4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subpar-pool/id1546080553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **649** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #98 | **#74** |
| Size | 2 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Captain Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446968123) | [webbfarbror AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/663547506) |

## What reviewers say

### Desert Golfing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-golfing/id902062673)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience an endless desert golf course with unique challenges.  Navigate sandy landscapes and discover new holes with every play.  This game offers a relaxing yet engaging golfing adventure.

**Highlights:** Infinite procedurally generated courses, Unique desert environments, Relaxing gameplay, Simple controls, Score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Delightfully simple
- 🚀 Relaxing, soothing gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and endlessly playable
- 👍 Perfect for passing time
- 👍 Minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible holes due to level design
- 🐛 Lack of reset/restart option
- 🐛 Inconsistent ball behavior
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Repetitive and monotonous after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Certain holes are physically impossible to complete
- Ball behavior can be inconsistent and unpredictable
- Game freezes or crashes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add a reset/restart option
- Introduce more varied obstacles and hazards
- Provide statistics and progress tracking
- Add support for syncing progress across devices
- Implement a night mode or color customization


### subpar pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subpar-pool/id1546080553)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Engage in a unique pocket billiards experience across procedurally generated levels. Strategize your shots, adapt to unpredictable physics, and customize challenges with a deck of cards for endless replayability. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world with a charming art style and a relaxing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated levels, Card-based challenge customization, Four distinct worlds, Thousands of gameplay combinations, Bite-sized play sessions, One-handed play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desert Golfing free?

Desert Golfing costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is subpar pool free?

subpar pool costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Desert Golfing or subpar pool?

Desert Golfing and subpar pool are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 649 and 39 ratings respectively.

### Do Desert Golfing or subpar pool have ads?

Neither Desert Golfing nor subpar pool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Desert Golfing or subpar pool?

Desert Golfing ships an update every 2 weeks, and subpar pool every 2 weeks. Most recently, Desert Golfing was updated on September 25, 2026 and subpar pool on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Desert Golfing or subpar pool?

Desert Golfing currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and subpar pool at #74. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*