# Fairway Counter

> Fairway Counter (iPhone/iPad app by Maciej Skurznica.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairway-counter/id6759877380 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maciej Skurznica](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881400676)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairway-counter/id6759877380/reviews.md

## What is Fairway Counter?

Fairway Counter is a clean, focused tool for tracking strokes, putts, and par throughout your golf round.

Features:
• Four game modes: Strokes, Stroke Play, Stableford, and Match Play
• Track 9 or 18-hole rounds
• Large, easy-to-tap controls for quick score entry
• Visual scoring cues: Birdie, Par, Bogey, Eagle, and more
• Live Activity on your lock screen - see your current hole and score at a glance
• Steps and distance walked are tracked automatically during your round
• View your complete round history with all hole details
• Auto-save and continue unfinished rounds
• Swipeable bottom controls for easy navigation on the course
• Editable round names and automatic date tracking
• Dark, distraction-free design optimised for the golf course
• Haptics and sound feedback for score confirmation
• No ads, no subscriptions, no internet required

Perfect for:
- Casual golfers tracking their progress
- Competitive Stroke Play rounds with friends
- Stableford and Match Play competitions
- Practice rounds to monitor improvement

All data is stored locally on your device. Your scores are always yours - no cloud sync, no tracking, no data sharing.

Available on iPhone. Apple Watch support coming soon!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-04-03

Features:
- New Game Modes:
  - Added "Stableford" scoring mode: earn points per hole relative to par (Albatross=5, Eagle=4, Birdie=3, Par=2, Bogey=1, Double+= 0). Total points are shown in the summary.
  - Added "Match Play" mode: track hole-by-hole results vs par (Win/Halve/Lose). Final score shown as "X Up", "All Square", or "X Down".
  - Added "Pick Up" button in Stableford mode so players can concede a hole when they can no longer score points. Picked-up holes are marked with `P/U` in the round summary and detail views and contribute 0 Stableford points.
- Summary & History:
  - Stableford and Match Play scoring displayed in Round Summary and Round Detail views
  - Points/result annotations shown per hole in hole score rows
- Live Activity:
  - Lock screen Live Activity shows current hole, stroke count, and par (Stroke Play/Stableford/Match Play modes) updated in real-time during an active round
- Fitness Tracking:
  - Steps walked and distance covered are tracked automatically via CoreMotion during an active round
  - Round duration is recorded from start to finish
  - Steps, distance, and duration shown in the Round Summary and Round Detail screens
- Settings:
  - Low battery mode toggle: automatic reminder to enable iOS Low Power Mode to conserve battery on long rounds

Changed:
- Score confirmation overlay now shows mode-appropriate result (stableford points or match play outcome)
- Mode label in Stroke Counter dynamically reflects active mode (Strokes / Stroke Play / Stableford / Match Play)
- Privacy policy updated with CoreMotion/pedometer data usage disclosure

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