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SwingU Golf GPS by Golf Genius

SwingU Golf GPS by Golf Genius

Handicap Scorecard & Watch App

135K ratings
624 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 16, 2009
  • September 15, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Swing by Swing Golf, Inc.
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This app provides a free, accurate golf GPS rangefinder and digital scorecard. It offers features like shot tracking, handicap estimation, and daily instruction tips. Premium upgrades unlock advanced analytics, club recommendations, and personalized training plans.

✓Free GPS rangefinder with distances to greens and hazards
✓Digital scorecard with auto hole advance
✓Free handicap estimate
✓Shot tracking and club distance insights
✓Daily golf instruction tips
✓Apple Watch integration for distances and scoring
✓AI-powered digital caddie with club recommendations
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SwingU Golf GPS by Golf Genius. Based on 135K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Sports app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Accurate distances
  • 📊Great stat tracking
  • ⌚Apple Watch integration
  • 📚Helpful coaching/drills
  • 🤝Responsive customer support

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy Apple Watch app
  • 🔋High battery drain
  • 🤔Inconsistent GPS accuracy
  • 📉Declining quality after updates
  • 💰Expensive subscription
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What's New in SwingU Golf GPS by Golf Genius

8.8.6 (4307)

September 15, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Subscription plans

SwingU Pro

Tour-level Caddie, Stats & Instruction

$24.991 Month
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Last updated on September 20, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

I want to go home

I really didn’t wanna write a review, but after playing around the golf, I wanna go home and have breakfast. But the app wouldn’t let me go back to my home screen.
World PCWorld PC

The best

Love the accuracy, no buffering
M-MedellinM-Medellin

Great app for golf

You don’t need to pay to access the GPS on courses. Great app
TsuchidaSakaeTsuchidaSakae

Live shot tracking

I love this app but it seems so strange to me that it doesn’t have the option to click somewhere to record each shot. I am a higher handicap and sometimes I lose track of a hole by the time I’m done. I don’t want to use the club tracker either, too many clicks. Slows down play in a group.
DemismomDemismom

Great app

I’ve been a user of this app since I first started d den necessary. When I play new courses, it shows mx not yummy we is ahead of me, very valuable if I’m playing alone.
Vernt47Vernt47
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App freezes/crashes mid-round

Bug

Scores not syncing between phone and watch

Bug

Incorrect hole/course information

Bug

Yardages not updating in real-time

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add Stableford scoring option

Feature

Allow manual club distance entry

Feature

Improve Apple Watch UI and functionality

Feature

Integrate with GHIN handicap system

Feature

Add green/hazard images to Apple Watch

Feature

FAQ

What does the SwingU app do?

SwingU is a golf app that offers a free GPS rangefinder to provide distances to greens and hazards on any course worldwide. It also includes a digital scorecard for tracking your scores and putts, and offers a free handicap estimate after posting just nine holes. The app helps you track your shots and provides daily golf instruction tips.

What are the key features of the free version?

The free version of SwingU includes a highly accurate and battery-efficient GPS rangefinder, a digital scorecard that automatically advances holes, a free handicap estimate, shot tracking to understand club distances, and daily golf instruction tips from top instructors. It also integrates with Apple Watch for on-course convenience.

How much does SwingU cost?

The core SwingU app, including the GPS rangefinder and digital scorecard, is free for life. However, there are optional subscription upgrades available: SwingU Plus for a digital caddie experience and SwingU Pro for elite golfer performance and training. Monthly and yearly subscription options are offered for these premium features.

What are the benefits of upgrading to SwingU Plus or Pro?

Upgrading to SwingU Plus unlocks features like 'plays like' yardages considering wind and elevation, AI-powered club recommendations, detailed green maps, and enhanced scorecard statistics. SwingU Pro offers advanced analytics, performance comparisons against target handicaps, personalized drills from top teachers, and access to over 600 lessons.

Who is the target audience for SwingU?

SwingU is designed for golfers of all levels, from beginners to professionals. Whether you're looking for a reliable free tool to track your game, improve your handicap, or access advanced training and analytics, the app offers features to suit your needs.