# The Golf Tracer — #1 Rated Tracer App!

> App to trace golf shots in videos, customize tracers, and add yardage. (iPhone/iPad app by Swing by Swing Golf, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-golf-tracer/id1330717186 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Swing by Swing Golf, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266160520)
- Category: Sports, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 1,612 App Store ratings · 221 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 114 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-golf-tracer/id1330717186/reviews.md

## What is The Golf Tracer?

Trace your golf shots! All you need is your phone. Used by top-ranked pros, social media influencers, and teaching professionals around the world.

Golf Tracer is the most easy-to-use, flexible, and beautifully simple golf tracer app in the world!

Capture or upload your golf videos and easily trace your shots! Customize your tracers, add yardage, and more!

Visualize your shots like never before. Use it as a learning tool or for entertainment on the course or at the range. 

Features include: 

• MANUAL TRACER: full control over your tracers
• TRACER STYLES: choose any color or style (fireball, USA, electric & more)
• SHOT YARDAGE: add yardage like the pros
• EASY EXPORT: save and share videos anywhere
• SWING SEQUENCE: create a swing sequence with one tap
• VIDEO LOOPER: mesmerizing back and forth videos 
• OVERLAYS: add crowds, scoreboards & more 
• GOLF EMOJIS: add custom golf emojis
• VIDEO LIBRARY: save & edit your content in one place

Are you ready to take your golf experience to the next level? Get started today with Golf Tracer!

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Tracer Usage Tips: Keep your phone stable, film until the ball lands, and follow our in-app guides for the best results. If you are having any trouble getting a good result, you can always reach out to our team for immediate feedback. 

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Have an idea, question, or feedback? 
Drop us a line at contact@swingu.com

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• Terms of use: https://blog.gottagolf.com/2015/03/01/golf-tracer-app-terms/
• Privacy policy: https://blog.gottagolf.com/2015/03/01/golf-tracer-app-privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Manual tracer control
- Customizable tracer styles
- Add shot yardage
- Easy video export and sharing
- Swing sequence creation
- Video looper functionality
- Overlay options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golf Tracer Premium - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Golf Tracer Premium - Yearly | $5.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golf Tracer All Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Golf Tracer?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable tracer options
- 🚀 Quick processing
- 👍 Accurate tracing
- 💡 Ability to edit ball flight

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ball contact frame selection
- 🐛 Tracer not staying in place when camera moves
- 🐛 Delayed tracer response after impact
- 🐛 Difficulty getting precise impact point
- 🐛 Inaccurate automatic tracing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or won't open
- Inability to save or upload videos
- Glitches when trying to use manual tracing

**Most requested features**

- Ability to preview video without downloading
- Option to adjust tracer distance units
- Improved UI for selecting ball contact frame
- Automatic distance/trajectory detection
- Ability to delete/organize saved videos

## Recent user reviews (10 of 221)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-golf-tracer/id1330717186/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great golf app

*2026-08-28, version 1.13*

Great app to show off your skills for views

### 1/5 — False advertisement

*2026-07-13, version 1.13*

It doesn’t actually trace your ball. You have to manually mark where the ball starts and ends and their arc isn’t adjustable enough to actually trace the ball. This was a waste of time and money.

### 1/5 — Worst app

*2026-07-01, version 1.13*

Worst tracer app! Don’t waste your money like I did, paid extra for supposedly full HD quality compressor video looks terrible.

### 1/5 — Deceptive

*2026-06-22, version 1.13*

0.99$ and yet you still have to pay 7$ for in the app for anything besides the most basic features. Yet advertises as if it’s included.

### 5/5 — Better than Expected

*2026-06-16, version 1.13*

Was skeptical at first about purchasing this app, but it’s only like $6 for a one-time purchase and it’s overall worth it.  I suggest doing the manual Golf Tracer instead of the automatic tracing so that you can take it frame by frame and get it accurate.  Once you get the hang of it, it’s not that difficult to do and you can customize it to make it look like you’re in a video game by adding your name, score, shot #, hole, and par.  Plus you can add a distance marker that also makes the final product really neat. All my friends are jealous of it and want it!  Best way to do it is just take video of shots during the round and do manual editing when you get home after the round is over, it’s too distracting to try and do during the round.  Would suggest this to anyone looking to make the game a little more fun and share your golf outing with others via social media, photo stream, etc. Highly recommend this- worth the money!

### 1/5 — This app sucks

*2026-06-07, version 1.13*

Makes you trace your own arch and it doesn’t even look good wish I could get refund I don’t even care that it’s a dollar

### 5/5 — The BEST

*2026-06-03, version 1.13*

Not even close. The only tracer you should be using. And it’s free!

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2026-02-27, version 1.13*

Don’t waste your money

### 5/5 — It’s good

*2026-02-14, version 1.13*

Love the app

### 1/5 — Broken

*2025-09-12, version 1.13*

Attempted to upload a video, selected it from my library. Then the screen went blank. I ensured that the app had permissions for my uploads, relaunched the app. Same error occurred. Reset my phone. The app stated that it didn't have permissions for my video. This app is faulty and it appears to occur on the product end and not the user.

## Frequently asked questions about The Golf Tracer

### What does the Golf Tracer app do?

This app allows you to trace your golf shots directly from your phone's camera or uploaded videos. You can customize the appearance of the tracers, add yardage information to your shots, and create visualizations of your game. It's designed to be a learning tool or for entertainment on the course or at the range.

### What are the key features of the Golf Tracer app?

Key features include manual control over tracers, a variety of tracer styles (like fireball or electric), the ability to add shot yardage, easy video export and sharing, swing sequence creation, video looping, and the option to add overlays and golf emojis. It also includes a video library for saving and editing content.

### How much does the Golf Tracer app cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can access basic functionality for free, with the option to buy additional features or customization options.

### How can I get the best results when tracing my golf shots?

To achieve the best results, it's recommended to keep your phone stable while filming and to continue recording until the ball lands. The app also provides in-app guides to help you get optimal tracing. If you encounter any issues, you can contact their support team for assistance.

### Who uses the Golf Tracer app?

The app is used by a wide range of golfers, including top-ranked professionals, social media influencers, and teaching professionals worldwide. It's designed for anyone looking to improve their understanding of their golf shots or to create engaging golf-related content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.13 — 2020-09-23

Bug fixes

### 1.12 — 2020-01-12

Bug fixes

### 1.11 — 2019-12-12

Minor enhancements and bug fixes for iOS 13

### 1.10 — 2019-05-21

Optimizations for iPhone X

### 1.9 — 2019-04-30

Small bug fixes and optimizations

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