# SwingU Golf GPS by Golf Genius — user reviews > 620 indexed App Store user reviews of SwingU Golf GPS by Golf Genius by Swing by Swing Golf, Inc., rated 4.70/5 from 134,943 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingu-golf-gps-by-golf-genius/id332116103/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingu-golf-gps-by-golf-genius/id332116103.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 109,918 · 4★ 18,104 · 3★ 4,437 · 2★ 1,033 · 1★ 1,451 ## What do users think of SwingU Golf GPS by Golf Genius? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Accurate distances - 📊 Great stat tracking - ⌚ Apple Watch integration - 📚 Helpful coaching/drills - 🤝 Responsive customer support **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy Apple Watch app - 🔋 High battery drain - 🤔 Inconsistent GPS accuracy - 📉 Declining quality after updates - 💰 Expensive subscription **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezes/crashes mid-round - Scores not syncing between phone and watch - Incorrect hole/course information - Yardages not updating in real-time **Most requested features** - Add Stableford scoring option - Allow manual club distance entry - Improve Apple Watch UI and functionality - Integrate with GHIN handicap system - Add green/hazard images to Apple Watch ## Newest reviews (15 of 620) ### 2/5 — Used to love it *2026-08-18, version 8.8.4* Had to upgrade my subscription. Lost 100 previous rounds and could no longer input details for each hole. And that was for a premium subscription! What happened?? ### 2/5 — Careful on the 13th hole *2026-08-16, version 8.8.4* This app kills your watch battery. I was happy until the 13th hole and the app drained my Apple Watch battery. I had a great last 25 holes but I couldn’t tell my wife if was not going to be home anytime soon. Maybe this was not a bad thing? ### 5/5 — Great tech *2026-08-02, version 8.8.3* The only thing would be to have more visible arrows to what the wind is doing. ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-08-01, version 8.8.3* I’ve used this app since 2011 ish. It was called swing by swing when it started . Works great ! ### 5/5 — Question some club suggestions. *2026-07-31, version 8.8.3* Why does it recommend a drive off the fairway? ### 5/5 — Great GPS App *2026-07-31, version 8.8.3* Can’t believe how accurate this is with my iPhone. I can see the distance to obstacles and quickly determined yardage center of THE GREEN front and back yardage. I have been using this app for many years and recommended to my friends I play golf with. I recommend you download the app on your iPhone or smart phone before you buy a GPS device. I promise you won’t the wrong! ### 5/5 — Awesome *2026-07-30, version 8.8.3* More accurate ten most ### 5/5 — Retired 66 years old. *2026-07-28, version 8.8.3* I love the game but am not a long ball hitter. I always wanted to know distance to a lay up location. SwingU gives an arial view of the fairway I’m playing and provides hazard locations. After pinning a spot I want to land; I get yardage to the pinned location and yardage to the green from the pinned location. I love this option; and to top it all off, I can keep score on the app as well. LOVE IT! I like some of the golf advice provided when first opening the app. ### 5/5 — Love this *2026-07-22, version 8.8.2* This app is awesome. Does everything an expensive gps does and more. Distances are super accurate ### 4/5 — It works *2026-07-21, version 8.8.2* This app works as long as you put in the data. If you’re not a data guy or girl forget it. ### 5/5 — Went to Swingu pro *2026-07-21, version 8.8.2* July 17 Sunday played in Dorchester GC Crossville. Was rainy, wet damp, rough difficult. Needed my app to improve what club to hit great app ! July 15 2026 Chris and I played stonehenge Crossville tn. This app kept me out of all types of harm. I cant play golf without SWINGU! Oct 2025: Well I have tried Swingu PRO all 2025 golf season. Started May 22 & yup I have seen an improvement. I am member : meetup, BNA , TGE, BEGA and Sunset Landing. (Since I stopped using my watch in AUG I have had to depend on Swingu PRO and I’ve really seen a difference. I’ve had to concentrate using SwingU learning how to use it after all these years of having swingU app on my iPhone, so my advice to you is only you SwingU get rid of all your other toys! your score sheets your watch, your golf card! I certainly recommend this APP! Pdgutie ### 5/5 — Spot on *2026-07-17, version 8.8.2* This app is perfect. ### 5/5 — Great App *2026-07-08, version 8.8.2* Downloaded yesterday because I had a round coming up. Easy to use, saves all your data, fairways, bunkers hit, penalties incurred. Better than taking notes! ### 5/5 — T-Money *2026-07-06, version 8.8.2* Great App! Has elevated my game! ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-07-05, version 8.8.2* Yardages are right on. Forget those handheld devices!!! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Pas fameux très décevant *2026-08-01, version 8.8.3* Si le réseau cellulaire n’est pas efficace la montre se vide très rapidement et impossible de terminer sa game de golf. Je vais retourner à ma montre Garmin golf qui fonctionne partout sans problème ### 1/5 — Doesn’t save *2026-07-24, version 8.8.2* I’ve had this app for years and used to love it. Be careful because they will overcharged you on a subscription renewal more than what they charge for new people to subscribe. And you can’t save a round. It keeps telling me that it won’t save. And I have on multiple times. Try to get somebody to help out with it and I get no response from them. Used to love this app but it’s ridiculous that over the last year and a half, you can’t save anything. And then you get overcharged for it anyway. ### 1/5 — Newest version spams you to upgrade *2026-07-20, version 8.8.2* One of my favorite things about SwingU (and why I’ve subscribed in the past) is because it’s quality and accessibility, offering a few more things for free than competitors. The latest update puts nearly everything behind a paywall and has no clear differences between options. Go to enter your score, get an add to upgrade. Tap on scoring options you’re used to tracking, like tee shot left/right, get an add to upgrade. How many times do I need to see an add DURING A ROUND TO UPGRADE? Around 20 times my last round. Sorry SwingU, I just bought a rangefinder. Edit: I ended up giving and paying for a heavily discounted upgrade. The elevations are listed are never correct, and it’s not even close. Like consistently tells you the hole is uphill when it’s downhill wrong. On top of that, they won’t give me a refund because I waited too long to ask. Do yourself a favor and try another app. ### 1/5 — Meter?? *2026-07-13, version 8.8.2* Golf is played in Yards not meters. ### 1/5 — Gps terrible now *2026-07-07, version 8.8.2* After having the app for several years this year the gps is extremely slow to catch up and gives the wrong yardage for several seconds most times i have to background the app and open it to fix it, just paid for renewal in April and they refused to refund the renewal since I bought The Grint which is cheaper and a far superior app ### 1/5 — 이건 뭐.. *2026-07-02* 앱 설명과 넘 다르네. 내 돈 ㅠㅜ **Developer response:** Apologies for any confusion, but the app description is exactly what the app offers. If there is something you are not seeing or need help with learning the app, please email support@SwingU.com, and we would be happy to help improve your initial experience. ### 1/5 — Too long to process *2026-06-26, version 8.8.2* It takes too long to process and get the distance. ### 1/5 — Rien de gratuit à part une semaine d essais…. *2026-06-04* Annonce trompeuse rien de gratuit **Developer response:** Apologies for the confusion, but the app is free to download and use. The 7-day trial is just for our Pro upgrade offering, but you can use the free version of the app with no expiration. If you do not want to try the upgrade features, you can dismiss the prompt to upgrade and continue receiving distances to the green and tracking your scores and basic stats with the free SwingU app. If you have any questions about the free app, please email support@SwingU.com, and we would be happy to help! ### 1/5 — Hiding the fee *2026-06-04* No where does it say it’s free trial for 7 days when it says it’s a free app ### 1/5 — Sucks *2026-05-25, version 8.8.0* Won’t let me play the course I want and will auto go a course ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-08-28, version 8.8.5* 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. ### 5/5 — It makes the Round Easier *2026-08-23, version 8.8.4* Love using swing U. Wouldn’t consider playing without it Between interface with my Watch Tracking of my club distances. And the overall post round Analytics. It’s the best I’ve seen on the Market ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2026-08-23, version 8.8.4* Best app ever!! Easy to use, best caddy ever hahahaha ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-08-20, version 8.8.4* I’ve been a user of this app since I first started playing, 13 years ago. I wouldn't want to play golf without it. It’s a great app. It lets me plan my play, figuring how far to layup or if it’s even necessary. When I play new courses, it shows me what is ahead of me, very valuable if I’m playing alone. ### 5/5 — Very helpful *2026-08-18, version 8.8.4* I use the free version, I see the hole, yardage, track my shot yardage and keep my score. It is great!!! ### 5/5 — Accuracy *2026-08-14, version 8.8.4* Great app really accurate compared to my range finder! ### 5/5 — Great App *2026-08-12, version 8.8.3* Great app have used it for years ### 5/5 — Marty *2026-08-11, version 8.8.3* Great App…. Distance is the key to good golf and SwingU never fails. ### 5/5 — Tell everyone *2026-08-11, version 8.8.3* I have my friends and family using this app. It is easy to use and has many great features (wind direction, plays like etc.). ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-08-08, version 8.8.3* Gives you accurate distances - love the easy navigation even if phone locked - can pair with watch( “plays like” feature makes it easy to select the right club). Have used this app for at least 3 years now. Happy with it --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*