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SwingU Golf GPS by Golf Genius

SwingU Golf GPS by Golf Genius

Handicap Scorecard & Watch App

136K ratings
642 reviews
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Details

Released
October 16, 2009
Updated
November 11, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Swing by Swing Golf, Inc.
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This golf app provides GPS distances to greens and hazards, a digital scorecard, and shot tracking. It offers free handicap estimates and daily tips, with optional AI-powered caddie and advanced game improvement features available via subscription.

✓GPS rangefinder with distances to greens and hazards
✓Digital scorecard with auto-advancing holes
✓Free handicap estimate
✓Shot tracking for club distances
✓AI-powered digital caddie with club recommendations
✓StrackaLine Green Maps
✓Strokes gained platform
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What users say about SwingU Golf GPS by Golf Genius

Reviews of SwingU Golf GPS by Golf Genius are mixed: the Sports app is rated 4.7/5 from 136K App Store ratings. What users like most: accurate distances, great stat tracking. Top complaints: buggy Apple Watch app, high battery drain. Summarized from real user reviews.

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

8.8.8

November 11, 2026

Improvements to scoring rounds with multiple players, and a bug fix.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

SwingU Premium

Advanced GPS & strokes gained data.

$14.991 Month
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This app rose +11 positions in Sports chart.

Last updated on November 13, 2026.

User reviews

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Simple and Accurate

Love the app. Simple and easy
TTimmer.81

Terrible

Sucks. Wouldn’t advance to the next hole. Wouldn’t load the correct holes for the course. Keep away.
SSteevo13

Response from developer

Thank you for the review and feedback. If you have not already done so, please email support@SwingU.com, and we can help improve your recent experience. The app should advance from hole to hole once you enter your score, but if you are not keeping score, then you have to adjust how you set up your round so that the app does not expect a score to change holes.

Slow to calculate yardage

The app is taking a long time to calculate my yardage. It holds onto my old yardage, even though I’ve been at the new spot for my Ball for length of time.
BBryan2626

Golf

Nice app
11puttj

Aaron

Love this app, had it for years and won’t use nothing else.
Aaaronadi
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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

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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

Does SwingU have ads?

Yes, SwingU contains advertisements. This is common for free sports and utility applications that offer extensive features without an upfront cost.

What are the subscription options for SwingU?

SwingU offers several subscription tiers, including SwingU Plus for an AI digital caddie and SwingU Pro for advanced game improvement features. Pricing varies by plan and billing cycle, with monthly and yearly options available.

Can I play tournaments with SwingU?

Yes, SwingU is integrated with the Golf Genius tournament management platform. You can join Golf Genius events, post scores from the app, and follow live leaderboards.

What devices does SwingU support?

SwingU is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also features an Apple Watch app for on-course distances and scoring.

How accurate is SwingU's GPS?

SwingU's GPS rangefinder is designed to be reliable and works on every course worldwide, providing distances to greens and hazards. The app database is golfer community-verified.

What is the age rating for SwingU?

SwingU has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating typically indicates that the app contains no mature content.

How often is SwingU updated?

The latest version of SwingU is 8.8.8, and it was last updated on November 11, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

What do users like and dislike about SwingU?

User reviews highlight accurate distances, great stat tracking, and Apple Watch integration as pros. Cons mentioned include a buggy Apple Watch app, high battery drain, and expensive subscriptions.