# GolfRuleCaddie vs GimmieGolf

The clearest difference is monetization model: GimmieGolf at free against GolfRuleCaddie's free with in-app purchases. GimmieGolf also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). GolfRuleCaddie's advantage is ratings volume (159 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GolfRuleCaddie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and GimmieGolf sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GimmieGolf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GolfRuleCaddie has 159 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GolfRuleCaddie ships an update every 3 weeks, GimmieGolf every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfRuleCaddie | GimmieGolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfrulecaddie/id1033917920/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gimmiegolf/id1402366979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ezentive ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115567313) | [Happy Path Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291165527) |

## What reviewers say

### GolfRuleCaddie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfrulecaddie/id1033917920)

Learn golf rules through interactive quizzes and gamified challenges. This app offers over 2,100 questions created by golf professionals and audited by referees, covering various rule situations. Play solo, against opponents, or in tournaments to improve your knowledge.

**Highlights:** Gamified learning of golf rules, Over 2,100 quiz questions, Questions created by golf professionals, Audited by certified golf referees, Solo, match, and tournament play, Handicap system for balanced play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| RuleCaddie Pro – Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| RuleCaddie Pro – Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### GimmieGolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gimmiegolf/id1402366979)

This app uses augmented reality and machine learning to help golfers determine if their putts are a "gimmie." It offers various game modes, including single player, group play, and string play, along with a measurement tool for putt distances.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality putt analysis, Machine Learning for accuracy, Single Play mode, Group Play with friends, String Play game mode, Putt distance measurement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Group Play | $0.99 | one-time |
| String Play | $0.99 | one-time |
| Measure | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gimmie Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GolfRuleCaddie free?

GolfRuleCaddie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GimmieGolf free?

GimmieGolf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GolfRuleCaddie or GimmieGolf?

GimmieGolf is rated higher. GolfRuleCaddie averages 4.7 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while GimmieGolf averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do GolfRuleCaddie or GimmieGolf have ads?

Neither GolfRuleCaddie nor GimmieGolf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GolfRuleCaddie or GimmieGolf?

GolfRuleCaddie ships an update every 3 weeks, and GimmieGolf every 2 months. Most recently, GolfRuleCaddie was updated on November 6, 2026 and GimmieGolf on November 2, 2026.

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