Golf, kind of
Golf, kind of is a physics-based puzzle game for iOS that uses a pull-to-launch mechanic to navigate levels.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the friction of advertisements and in-app purchases, serving users who want a simple, offline-capable boredom cure.
For Casual mobile gamers looking for simple, physics-based puzzle challenges.
What does it look like?
Key features
Physics-based control scheme where users drag back to aim and launch the ball toward the flag.
Hundreds of distinct stages requiring navigation of walls and islands to reach the goal.
Comparison of performance metrics against friends to encourage competitive play.
How much does it cost?
The app operates as a free-to-play title with no visible in-app purchase or subscription gates.
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
Development has ceased, with the latest release occurring 2,822 days ago. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance, feature development, or live operations. The app remains in a state of total inactivity.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads excited. Users appreciate the absence of advertisements and in-app purchases creates a clean and focused experience for casual players and simple and addictive gameplay mechanics provide an effective way to pass time during short breaks, but report technical glitches cause the ball to spawn under the map, preventing further progress in higher levels.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The absence of advertisements and in-app purchases creates a clean and focused experience for casual players
- Simple and addictive gameplay mechanics provide an effective way to pass time during short breaks
- Offline functionality allows for consistent play without requiring an active internet connection
- Technical glitches cause the ball to spawn under the map, preventing further progress in higher levels
50 of 50 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Excited overall
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Competitive landscape for Golf, kind of
How's the Games market?
Golf, kind of maintains a 3.9-star rating across 175 total ratings. The absence of monetization gates differentiates it from the broader casual puzzle category.
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Key takeaways for Golf, kind of
Where is it heading?
The market for casual physics puzzles is consolidating around titles with active live-ops and frequent content drops. Golf, kind of remains in maintenance-mode, leaving it exposed to any modern rival that offers similar mechanics with better stability.
- The app has been silent for over 94 months, with no updates since February 2019.
- Technical glitches (ball clipping) remain unaddressed, which will eventually erode the remaining user base.
The SWOT
- Ad-free, non-monetized design sustains high user trust
- Implementing a retry button would resolve top user requests
Next best moves
Ship a retry button because it is the top-requested feature → improve retention
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of monetization is its greatest retention risk…
Read the full takeBottom line
Golf, kind of maintains a loyal base through its ad-free, offline-capable design, but the lack of updates since 2019 creates a churn risk as technical bugs block progression. A minor update to address collision errors would stabilize the experience for existing players.
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Does Golf, kind of have ads or in-app purchases?
Can I play Golf, kind of offline?
Is Golf, kind of still being updated?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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