Comparison

Golf Mobile Network vs FairwayBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Golf Mobile Network

This app provides advanced digital tools for golfers of all levels. It offers an all-in-one scorecard, AI-powered score prediction, GPS course locator, and integration with leagues and tournaments. Track your progress, connect with other golfers, and enhance your game.

Highlights
  • All-in-one scorecard
  • AI score prediction
  • GPS course locator
  • League and tournament integration
  • Progress tracking
  • Handicap system
Features
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Golf Mobile Network – Your Ultimate Golf Companion Download the Golf Mobile Network (GMN) app and elevate your golf experience with the most advanced digital tools in the game. Whether you're a casual golfer, league participant, or tournament competitor, GMN connects you to the full Handicomp Golf Network suite—including the Golf Handicap Network, Golf League Network, and Golf Tournament Network. All-in-One Scorecard Ditch the pencil and paper. Track hole-by-hole scores for yourself and your group with ease. Add players, post scores, and view gross/net standings instantly. Multi-tee support and flexible handicap options (A.I., HGHS, or custom) let you play your way. A.I. Score Prediction & Handicap System Experience the future of golf scoring. Our proprietary A.I. formula—trained on over 100 million hole-by-hole scores—predicts your performance with unmatched accuracy. See predicted scores per hole and total round, and calculate handicaps based on your predicted vs. par scores. GPS Course Locator Quickly find your course and tee using integrated GPS. Perfect for outings, travel rounds, or league play. League & Tournament Integration Stay connected to your league or tournament with real-time scoring, standings, tee times, pairings, skins results, and message boards. Guest access lets non-members follow Tournaments and Outings with a simple code. Track Your Progress Review your score history, handicap trends, and performance stats. Connect with other golfers in your club, league, or group to share results and compete. Why GMN? - Trusted by thousands of leagues and tournaments nationwide - Backed by decades of Handicomp innovation - First and only app with A.I.-powered score prediction Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, GMN is your digital caddie—enhancing your game, connecting you to the golf community, and delivering insights that help you play smarter. Download today and transform your golf experience!

About

FairwayBuddy

This app is designed for new golfers to build confidence on the course. It offers simple lessons, etiquette guidance, and quizzes to teach golf basics and course behavior in an approachable way.

Highlights
  • Beginner-friendly golf companion
  • Simple lessons
  • Real-world etiquette guidance
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Teaches unspoken rules
  • Course behavior and golf basics
Features
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Fairway Buddy is a beginner-friendly golf companion designed to help new players feel comfortable and confident on the course. Through simple lessons, real-world etiquette guidance, and interactive quizzes, the app teaches the unspoken rules, pace of play, course behavior, and golf basics in a welcoming and easy-to-understand way. Whether it’s your first round or you just want to avoid feeling intimidated, Fairway Buddy helps make golf more approachable, enjoyable, and stress-free.

Screenshots

Golf Mobile Network4 screens
FairwayBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FairwayBuddy at 5.0 against Golf Mobile Network's 2.6. FairwayBuddy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Golf Mobile Network's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Golf Mobile Network sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FairwayBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FairwayBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Mobile Network has 33 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Golf Mobile Network versus FairwayBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf Mobile NetworkFairwayBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (33 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHandicomp, Inc.Jason Licata

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Golf Mobile Network

One-time2
  • Golf Mobile Network 12-month Subsciption$2.99
  • GMN 12-month subscription$24.99
None

FairwayBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Golf Mobile Network free?
Golf Mobile Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FairwayBuddy free?
FairwayBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Golf Mobile Network or FairwayBuddy?
FairwayBuddy is rated higher. Golf Mobile Network averages 2.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while FairwayBuddy averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Golf Mobile Network or FairwayBuddy have ads?
Neither Golf Mobile Network nor FairwayBuddy shows ads.

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