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Desert Golfing

Captain Games Inc. · Games · United States store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$665
Likely $222 to $2K
New ratings
Tracking
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Rating
4.6 of 5
652 ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
0
was 0 on Oct 17, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 24, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$8K
7.5 new ratings a month on average since launch
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
22.8K to 65.2K
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE ITS USERS ARE · SHARE OF RATINGS
  • United States 652 ratings59%
  • United Kingdom 125 ratings11%
  • Germany 83 ratings7%
  • Canada 77 ratings7%
  • Australia 57 ratings5%
  • France 26 ratings2%
  • Netherlands 21 ratings2%
  • Japan 20 ratings2%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Not in any grossing chart, so this comes from ratings growth (7.5 new ratings a month on average since launch): revenue grows with new ratings, more slowly for apps that collect ratings fast. Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2 times, and big earners tend to come out low. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
652
AVG RATING
4.58
PRICE
$1.99
AGE
12.2y
LAST UPDATE
3245d ago
VERSION
1.22
SIZE
2 MB
AGE RATING
4+

Last 30 days

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COUNTRIES NOW
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Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
No in-app purchases
Earns from its upfront price, ads or payments outside the store.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.6 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average4.2 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share16%
From the latest 384 written reviews, covering 4462 days.
RELEASE CADENCE
0 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases17 days
From the last 11 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
652 ratings
5★83%
4★6%
3★2%
2★1%
1★7%

What users want

From the latest 384 reviews on the United States App Store, Aug 7, 2014 to Aug 23, 2026: 16% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription21%

13 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ This game is as big a waste of money as it is time.
★★★★★ This is the least amount of effort I've seen put into a piece of software on this store and these people have the gall to charge two dollars for it.
★★★★★ That's all fine and dandy, but to charge $2.99!
Crashes and freezes14%

9 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Updated it and now it crashes...haven't updated iPad 2 to ios 8.
★★★★★ Update 1.04 crashes the game
★★★★★ This app is awesome, but after the newest update it crashes every time I open it.
Wrong or poor results10%

6 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ If you enjoy wasting inconsequential amounts of money on useless trash, then this game is for you.
★★★★★ All these 5 star ratings are fake.
★★★★★ These reviews are obviously fake.
Worse after an update10%

6 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Updated it and now it crashes...haven't updated iPad 2 to ios 8.
★★★★★ Update 1.04 crashes the game
★★★★★ This app is awesome, but after the newest update it crashes every time I open it.
Missing features10%

6 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ If you get stuck, there's no way to move forward.
★★★★★ Supposed to be relaxing but one of the levels (826) was near impossible and completely ruined the par average. Complete garbage.
★★★★★ There is no way to restart a hole or anything.
Bugs, things not working3%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ You can only launch at steep angles on the first strike and most of the time you can't control the launch because of the auto launch bug.
★★★★★ Got to hole 507 and it put my ball under the sand. The platform raised but my ball did not. Nothing will get it unstuck. Going to try to reinstall but so much for all my progress. Boooo.
Lost data, sync, backup3%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ However, I deleted the game at hole 1600 when I was at 35 (THIRTY FIVE!!!!!!!!!!!) shots to get the ball into the hole with no end in sight.
Slow, laggy, battery3%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The ball moves slow, but the gameplay gets repetitive fast.
★★★★★ You can't save your progress and the game is soooo slow.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • The developers should add the ability to skip a level if it becomes too frustrating. 1★, Oct 3, 2023
  • Ever wanted to know what it is like to play golf in the desert in an alternate universe where you are the ball and a giant thumb god flicks you around and you take that life for granted and by the time its over you… 5★, Dec 13, 2022
  • I appreciate the simplicity, but I wish I could skip some courses. 3★, Mar 13, 2022
  • This really needs a little direction. 5★, Sep 6, 2020
  • It would be nice to have a reset button to start game again. 5★, Sep 6, 2020
  • I have one big wish - I wish the screen would show what the “par” for the hole is. 5★, Mar 25, 2020
  • If you could add that option, that would be great. 5★, Sep 1, 2019
  • The only thing I wish they would do differently is I wish that the aiming widget was focused on the ball and not your finger (but your finger could still be anywhere on the screen). 5★, Jun 20, 2019
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
waste of money5star reviews4update crashes3fun until3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Fun, addictive31%

92 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ It's simple, it's well executed, it's not overloaded with ads, and it's fun.
★★★★★ I played all 10,000 holes!!! Ends with one last lake shot. Which is typically how my real game goes too! :)
★★★★★ Just come and play a fun mobile game with no interruptions that can be picked up and put down in an instant.
Easy to use26%

76 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Desert golfing is a simple pleasure.
★★★★★ It's simple, it's well executed, it's not overloaded with ads, and it's fun.
★★★★★ it is so simple but so addictive!
Looks great6%

19 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I keep closing the game and opening it again, but alas this is the end, beautiful friend.
★★★★★ It's small and simple design has kept me coming back for more.
★★★★★ There are no achievements. The game doesn't care if you get a hole in one or take 100 strokes for a hole. There is no tutorial, and no need for one. The holes have not been designed for a single solution, or even…
Fast4%

12 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Just come and play a fun mobile game with no interruptions that can be picked up and put down in an instant.
★★★★★ But it really needs an instant reset button or a fast-forward feature.
★★★★★ A quick fix therapeutic game with no ads it just continuously picks up where you left off...
Worth the money4%

12 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Two bucks for a game with no home screen, no level select, no rules, no other modes, and no customization? It's a pretty fun game and I love how it's endless but I wish there was at least some customization and I would…
★★★★★ For people who are on the fence about buying this game, just do it. It's amazing and I can't find a single thing wrong with it. It will change your life.
★★★★★ Holey crap ( pun intended) (hole like golf) 2 days in and I'm at like 200 😂 it's more addicting than madden games

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What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Aug 23, 2026
A Desert Odyssey

I first downloaded this game on October 27th, 2023. I did not know then, much like Odysseus, how far the journey would take me; the distant shores and countless adventures i’d go on. At 2:55 am on August 23rd, 2026 the adventure has come to an end. T’was my constant companion, saving me from boredom on countless occasions. The line at the dmv, at the theater during the ads, and wherever and whenever I needed a moment to steal away and hit that sweet, sweet egg across the dunes. Goodbye my trusty friend. 31,525

★★★★★May 22, 2026
Transferring Saved Game

Update. I made it to the end of the game today, hole 10,001. I played off and on from Nov 8th 2021 to May 22nd 2026. ⛳️ First off, this game rocks. I’ve had it for years and I still come back to it regularly. I’m at hole 3,437. But it, it’s great! On another note, this game is one reason I haven’t switched to the Pixel Fold I’ve been eyeballing. I don’t want to lose my progress! Can the devs offer any insight on how I might go about transferring the game data, even if hacky? Thanks for the great app.

★★★★★Aug 17, 2025
Holes on narrow hills

Don’t put holes on top of narrow hills. Makes it nearly impossible unless you sink it from the air. Assuredly destroys your average score. Do better developer.

★★★★★Aug 4, 2025
One of the few Decent Mobile Games

Games on phones or tablets never play well, this is the exception

★★★★★Jun 1, 2025
Best I’m bored game of all time

No options, settings, or explanation, just the desert and a ball. I just completed the game and feel a sense of loss, it’s over? Make another!

★★★★★Mar 25, 2025
Still the greatest ever

The best mobile game ever made? Timeless and endless. I could keep playing forever.

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What's new in 1.22

Tweaking the aimer widget Menu bar hidden on iPhone X App preview videos Chinese localization

Released Aug 7, 2014. Current version shipped Dec 5, 2017.

Store description

To see a world in a bunker of sand And a heaven in a wild cactus, Hold infinity in the pocket of your shorts, And eternity in Desert Golfing.

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