# Hole19: Golf GPS Range Finder — Scorecard, Shot Tracker, Stats

> Golf GPS rangefinder, scorecard, and performance tracker with social features. (iPhone/iPad app by Stat Track Technologies Lda..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole19-golf-gps-range-finder/id794462227 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stat Track Technologies Lda.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444501822)
- Category: Sports, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 21,676 App Store ratings · 539 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 223 MB
- Languages: Australian English, Dutch, Danish, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Norwegian Bokmål, Brazilian Portuguese, Finnish and 4 more
- Released: 2014-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole19-golf-gps-range-finder/id794462227/reviews.md

## What is Hole19?

The #1 golf GPS app and rangefinder trusted by 4.8M+ golfers worldwide. Hole19 delivers pinpoint accurate yardages, AI-powered shot tracking, a digital scorecard, and an official handicap tracker — all on your iPhone and Apple Watch. 4.7 star rating. Free to play.

Whether you're chasing your first sub-90 or defending single digits, Hole19 has the tools to lower your score. Coverage of 42,000+ courses in 203 countries, the most reliable Apple Watch integration in the category, and features built with 10+ years of real golfer feedback.

Premium golfers save an average of 3 shots per round. Try Premium free for 14 days.

FREE FEATURES:
- Golf GPS Rangefinder — pinpoint distances to the front, center, and back of the green plus every hazard and target across 42,000+ courses.
- Digital Scorecard — scores, putts, fairways hit, and GIR tracked on your phone or Apple Watch.
- Course Preview — explore every hole layout and hazard before you tee off.
- Apple Watch GPS — front, center, back distances on your wrist. Phone-free play.
- LivePlay — organize rounds, track live leaderboards, and share the round in real time.
- Golf Social Network — connect with golfers worldwide, share scores and course photos.
- Siri Voice Commands (iOS) — start a round, check distances, and log scores hands-free.
- Monthly Challenges — compete for prizes.

PREMIUM FEATURES:
- Plays Like Distances — real yardages adjusted for elevation.
- Shot Tracker — track every shot and see exactly where it landed.
- Club Recommendation — personalized club suggestions based on your actual distances.
- Augmented Reality (iOS) — distances and directions overlaid on your camera view.
- Handicap Calculator — global-standard handicap index with improvement tracking.
- Club & Overall Stats — driving accuracy, greens in regulation, short game, putting.
- Apple Watch Scoring & Maps — full score input and flyover maps on your wrist.
- Game Modes — flexible scoring for every format.
- Shot Dispersion Tool — see your real shot pattern and pick smarter aim points.
- Auto-Change Hole — the app advances automatically as you move.
- Distance Arcs — instantly identify landing areas to aim for or avoid.
- Notes & Highlights — course strategy notes plus your career highlights.
- Ad-free experience.

INTELLIGENCE (Hole19's AI tier):
- Otto AI — your personal AI caddie. Unlimited AI round reports that tell you exactly where you're losing strokes and what to work on.
- Auto Shot Detection — track every shot with one tap after the round.
- Strokes Gained Analysis — pro-level stats that reveal which part of your game is costing you the most.
- Handicap Benchmark — compare your game to golfers at your exact handicap level.
- CORE Golf included (iOS) — 100+ drills and 15+ practice plans to structure your practice.

Payment will be charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings. If you upgrade to Premium or Intelligence during your free trial any remaining time left on your trial will be forfeited.

NOTES:
- help@hole19golf.com – Technical support
- mapping@hole19golf.com – Mapping requests
- partners@hole19golf.com – Partnerships
- Premium and Intelligence features are available via in-app purchase
- The app is optimised for iOS 15+ on iPhone 7 and newer
- Hole19 for Apple Watch requires watchOS 8 or later
- Hole19 is not optimised for iPad
- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life
- Family Sharing is not supported
- Privacy Policy – https://www.hole19golf.com/terms/privacy-policy
- Terms of Use – https://www.hole19golf.com/terms

## Key features

- Accurate GPS distances
- Digital scorecard
- Performance tracking
- Handicap calculator
- Club recommendations
- Augmented reality views
- Golf social network

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intelligence 1 Month | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Pro 6 Months | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Pro Monthly - Legacy | $20.00 | per month |
| Premium Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Lite Basic - Legacy | $29.99 | per month |
| Lite for Wearables - Legacy | $29.99 | per month |
| Lite Birdie - Legacy | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Intelligence 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #162 in Top Free · Sports (US App Store)
- #45 in Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

## What do users think of Hole19?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS and distances
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful features like shot tracking and statistics
- 🤝 Responsive customer support
- 🌟 Great app overall

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery drain on Apple Watch
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🤔 Confusing scoring and shot tracking on Apple Watch

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Hole numbers not displaying correctly on some courses
- Apple Watch app freezing or losing sync with phone
- Inconsistent GPS distances compared to other devices

**Most requested features**

- Ability to manually adjust pin locations
- More customization options for scoring and statistics
- Standalone Apple Watch app with full functionality
- Support for 9-hole courses and shotgun starts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 539)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole19-golf-gps-range-finder/id794462227/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Hole19 responded to my concern!

*2026-08-21*

Update - a few days after my below review - Hole19 contacted me to let me know they updated the app to include the full set of my home course tee box distances.  THANK YOU!  Oh - I did subscribe to the app - it is VERY useful in my on the course shot planning - especially on other courses when we are playing in competition.

Previous review
I purchased the app - used it for a year free...  The one thing that BUGS me is Hole19 only shows 3 tee box choices for my home course of Heritage Hunt Country Club in Gainesville, Virginia...  Not like the data is not available - the USGA app on my phone show TEN different tee box options... Please update!!!

**Developer response:** Thanks for updating your review! We’re glad the tee boxes are now showing correctly and even happier to hear Hole19 is proving useful for your shot planning!. Thanks again for giving us the chance to fix it, and for subscribing! 💙 Team Hole19

### 2/5 — Tee boxes missing data

*2026-08-17, version 6.52.1*

I purchased the app - used it for a year free...  The one thing that BUGS me is Hole19 only shows 3 tee box choices for my home course of Heritage Hunt Country Club in Gainesville, Virginia...  Not like the data is not available - the USGA app on my phone show TEN different tee box options... Please update!!!

### 3/5 — Good app but often doesn’t pair with watch

*2026-08-16, version 6.52.1*

When it pairs with my iOS watch it’s great. But the watch app often doesn’t pair with the phone app, and it won’t work without the phone.  So good thing I have a range finder

### 1/5 — Auto shot detection?

*2026-08-12, version 6.52.0*

Got the intelligence. At the end of each hole it asks how many shots? That’s what I thought it was supposed to do?

### 1/5 — Removed Features

*2026-08-12, version 6.51.1*

Was a good app till they removed handicap calculations from the premium subscription - money hungry it seems

### 5/5 — 10 yr user

*2026-08-11, version 6.51.1*

First review ever of Hole 19….love it….uae it every round….

### 1/5 — watch bru

*2026-08-09, version 6.51.0*

bru, i got it on muh watch bru. It didnt download on muh watch bru, now da app is stuck on my watch bru. I was thinking bout suin but forgot i had no money bru.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2026-08-07*

The app is a pig on battery. You’re lucky to get 18 holes. Then you have to drive home with a dead phone battery. It’s very difficult to use. Not intuitive at all. You waste time trying to use the app rather than playing Golf, terrible. I wasted my money don’t bother with this app.
I already reviewed this app as garbage, and it didn’t show up in the reviews. So I’m trying to gain.

**Developer response:** Hi there, sorry to hear about the battery drain and the frustration with usability. A few quick tips: lowering screen brightness and closing other apps during your round can help extend battery life. If you let us know your device model, we can share more specific tips too. For the review not showing up, that's likely just an app store delay, not something on our end. We'd really appreciate the chance to help directly at help@hole19golf.com. 😊 - Team Hole19

### 1/5 — Spam central

*2026-08-06*

I have received unsolicited texts and phone calls about golf since joining this platform. You cannot opt out out of anything until you’ve accepted their terms. What a scam! I want my money back!

**Developer response:** Hi there. Hole19 doesn't send text messages or make phone calls (we don't ask for phone numbers anywhere), so those are coming from somewhere other than us. If you can share any details about them, we'd like to look into whether something is misusing our name. You can also turn off any email or push notification from us at any time in the app under Settings, without accepting anything further. Write to us at help@hole19golf.com, and we'll help however we can. Regards, Team Hole19

### 1/5 — Difficult to Use

*2026-08-03, version 6.49.0*

Cannot find anywhere in the app how to change tees from default. I also click on track shot but it never shows the distance when I arrive at my ball. Wish I would have stuck with the free version as the pay version is not very user friendly or worth the cost

## Frequently asked questions about Hole19

### What does the Hole19 app do?

Hole19 is a golf app that provides accurate GPS distances to greens and hazards, a digital scorecard for tracking scores and statistics, and advanced performance tracking features. It aims to help golfers play better by offering personalized insights and strategic tools.

### What are the key features of Hole19?

Key features include accurate GPS rangefinding for over 42,000 courses, a digital scorecard, performance statistics, handicap calculation, club recommendations, and augmented reality views. It also offers a social network for golfers and live competition features.

### Is Hole19 free to use?

The app offers a robust set of free features, including GPS distances, digital scorecards, and basic performance tracking. Premium features, such as Plays Like Distances, detailed maps on watch, and advanced statistics, require a subscription.

### What devices is Hole19 compatible with?

Hole19 is compatible with smartphones and offers reliable integration with Apple Watch, allowing users to view distances, track shots, and score directly from their wrist. It covers over 42,000 golf courses worldwide.

### How can Hole19 help me improve my golf game?

By providing accurate GPS data, detailed course previews, and advanced performance tracking, Hole19 helps you make smarter decisions on the course. Features like club recommendations and shot tracking offer insights into your game, while the handicap calculator monitors your progress.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.54.0 — 2026-08-24

We're always working to make your Hole19 experience better!

This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to keep your rounds smooth and enjoyable.

Thanks for being part of the Hole19 community.
Got feedback? We'd love to hear from you at help@hole19golf.com.

### 6.53.0 — 2026-08-18

We're always working to make your Hole19 experience better!

This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to keep your rounds smooth and enjoyable.

Thanks for being part of the Hole19 community.
Got feedback? We'd love to hear from you at help@hole19golf.com.

### 6.52.1 — 2026-08-12

We're always working to make your Hole19 experience better!

This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to keep your rounds smooth and enjoyable.

Thanks for being part of the Hole19 community.
Got feedback? We'd love to hear from you at help@hole19golf.com.

### 6.52.0 — 2026-08-12

We're always working to make your Hole19 experience better!

This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to keep your rounds smooth and enjoyable.

Thanks for being part of the Hole19 community.
Got feedback? We'd love to hear from you at help@hole19golf.com.

### 6.51.1 — 2026-08-10

We're always working to make your Hole19 experience better!

This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to keep your rounds smooth and enjoyable.

Thanks for being part of the Hole19 community.
Got feedback? We'd love to hear from you at help@hole19golf.com.

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