# Archery Islands vs Golf Master!

The clearest difference is rating: Golf Master! at 4.6 against Archery Islands's 2.3. Golf Master! also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (33K vs 3). Archery Islands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Master! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Archery Islands asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golf Master! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Master! has 33K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Archery Islands's written reviews are positive against 50% of Golf Master!'s.

Archery Islands ships an update every 17 months, Golf Master! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archery Islands | Golf Master! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archery-islands/id929461272/reviews) | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-master/id1520136416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **50.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 142 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pascal inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/362503516) | [Doodle Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139648773) |

## What reviewers say

### Archery Islands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archery-islands/id929461272)

Experience tropical field archery with simple controls and exciting gameplay. Aim, shoot, and hit targets across exotic resort locations with two distinct game modes. Enjoy the thrill of archery in beautiful island settings.

**Highlights:** Simple one-touch controls, Realistic archery physics, Exotic tropical resort locations, Two game modes: Standard and Score Attack, Multiple courses with varying challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Golf Master!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-master/id1520136416)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling real-time multiplayer golf matches against players worldwide. Master realistic controls, conquer challenging courses, and compete in tournaments to become the ultimate golf champion. Customize your golfer and power up your game.

**Highlights:** Real-time stroke play golf games, Smooth, simple controls, Progress through challenging courses, Compete in special tournament rounds, Play with friends, Customize golfer and power ups, Realistic 3D physics

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 DIAMONDS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL GIFT BAG - Tier 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1100 DIAMONDS | $4.99 | one-time |
| TOURNAMENT OFFER -Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| MEGA DEAL BAG | $4.99 | one-time |
| MEGA BAG 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2600 DIAMONDS | $9.99 | one-time |
| MEGA BAG 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| MEGA BAG 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6000 DIAMONDS | $19.99 | one-time |
| HUGE DEAL BAG | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Realistic golf experience
- ⭐ Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Long wait times to find opponents
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Opponents not penalized for out-of-bounds shots
- Inconsistent wind and ball physics
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to recover progress after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Add penalty strokes for out-of-bounds shots
- Implement a single-player campaign mode
- Provide more detailed course and shot information
- Allow players to customize their avatar and clubs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archery Islands free?

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

### Is Golf Master! free?

Golf Master! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Archery Islands or Golf Master!?

Golf Master! is rated higher. Archery Islands averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Golf Master! averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.

### Do Archery Islands or Golf Master! have ads?

Golf Master! shows ads; Archery Islands does not.

### Which is updated more often, Archery Islands or Golf Master!?

Archery Islands ships an update every 17 months, and Golf Master! every 2 months. Most recently, Archery Islands was updated on October 24, 2026 and Golf Master! on October 26, 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.*