# SawStop vs Ultimate Golf!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SawStop at none against Ultimate Golf!'s 12. SawStop also leads on ads (none vs shown). Ultimate Golf!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Golf! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SawStop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ultimate Golf! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Golf! has 154K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SawStop's written reviews are positive against 62% of Ultimate Golf!'s.

SawStop ships an update every 7 months, Ultimate Golf! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SawStop | Ultimate Golf! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sawstop/id959432883/reviews) | **[4.7 (154K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-golf/id1475163222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **154K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **62.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#22** |
| Size | 94 MB | 690 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SawStop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542854204) | [HypGames, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1196525859) |

## What reviewers say

### SawStop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sawstop/id959432883)

Test your reflexes against a simulated safety system that stops a spinning blade in milliseconds. Build your ideal saw configuration and locate nearby dealers.

**Highlights:** Simulated safety system challenge, High score tracking, Customizable saw builder, Dealer locator, Adjustable test time

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ultimate Golf!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-golf/id1475163222)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Sports, #84 Top Grossing · Simulation, #87 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a realistic 3D golf simulation with real courses and multiplayer battles. Perfect your swing, compete in tournaments, and challenge friends in various game modes. Unlock new equipment to improve your game and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D physics, Real-time multiplayer duels, Golf Royale battle mode, Real golf courses, Unlockable clubs and balls, VIP Royale events with celebrity guests

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 90 Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Shot Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,300 Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Combo | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 3,000 Cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pass Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌅 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🕰️ Fast-paced gameplay
- 🏆 Enjoyable tournaments
- 🎮 Fun game overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Suspected bot/cheater issues
- 🎢 Inconsistent shot mechanics
- 💰 Pay-to-win aspects
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔀 Erratic wind/ball behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during tournaments
- Losing coins due to server issues
- Inconsistent shot behavior
- Putting line not accurately reflecting results

**Requested features**

- Ability to select clubs
- More realistic putting mechanics
- Practice mode to test clubs
- Improved matchmaking system
- Better server stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SawStop free?

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

### Is Ultimate Golf! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SawStop or Ultimate Golf!?

Ultimate Golf! is rated higher. SawStop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ultimate Golf! averages 4.7 from 154K ratings.

### Do SawStop or Ultimate Golf! have ads?

Ultimate Golf! shows ads; SawStop does not.

### Which is updated more often, SawStop or Ultimate Golf!?

SawStop ships an update every 7 months, and Ultimate Golf! every 2 weeks. Most recently, SawStop was updated on June 11, 2026 and Ultimate Golf! on September 25, 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.*