# Swing Profile Golf Analyzer vs SmoothSwing

The clearest difference is monetization model: SmoothSwing at free with in-app purchases against Swing Profile Golf Analyzer's subscription. SmoothSwing also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). Swing Profile Golf Analyzer's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swing Profile Golf Analyzer sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmoothSwing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmoothSwing has 11K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Swing Profile Golf Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 49% of SmoothSwing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer ships an update every 10 days, SmoothSwing monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swing Profile Golf Analyzer | SmoothSwing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-profile-golf-analyzer/id1039981052/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 49.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 191 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swing Profile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039981051) | [Thomas Turnbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514586438) |

## What reviewers say

### Swing Profile Golf Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-profile-golf-analyzer/id1039981052)

Instantly review your golf swings with automatic playback and ball flight tracking. Create detailed swing sequence photos and analyze your technique hands-free. Ideal for golfers, coaches, and teams looking to improve performance.

**Highlights:** Instant swing replay, Hands-free swing detection, Ball flight tracking, Swing sequence photo creation, Swing plane drawing, Side-by-side swing synchronization, Tools for golf schools and teams

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swing Profile Elite | $3.99 | per month |
| Swing Profile Elite | $4.99 | per month |
| Elite Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Swing Profile Elite | $6.99 | per month |
| Swing Profile Elite | $7.99 | per month |
| Elite | $7.99 | per month |
| Swing Profile Coach | $7.99 | per month |
| Swing Profile Elite | $8.99 | per month |
| Swing Profile Elite | $9.99 | per month |
| Test Coach Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Swing Profile Coach | $19.99 | per month |
| Swing Profile Elite | $39.99 | per year |
| Swing Profile Elite | $49.99 | per year |
| Swing Profile Elite | $59.99 | per year |
| Elite Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Swing Profile Elite | $69.99 | per year |
| Swing Profile Coach | $79.99 | per year |
| Swing Profile Elite | $89.99 | per year |
| Swing Profile Coach | $99.99 | per year |
| Coach | $99.99 | per year |
| School | $99.99 | per year |
| School up to 9 Coaches | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for improving swing
- 🚀 Automatic swing detection and replay
- 💡 Ability to compare swings side-by-side
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with video capture
- 🔒 Difficulty unsubscribing or managing account
- 👎 Cluttered or outdated user interface
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Auto capture not working reliably
- Playback issues with zoomed or distorted video
- Syncing issues across multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to export videos to camera roll
- Improve video organization and management
- Expand library of pro swing profiles to compare against
- Add voice-over or annotation capabilities


### SmoothSwing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app offers a real-time golf shot tracer that visually tracks your ball's flight path. It also provides advanced GPS features, including club distance assistance and slope-adjusted yardage, to help you play smarter on the course.

**Highlights:** Real-time shot tracer, 360 Golf GPS, Club Assistant, PLAYS LIKE Distance (Slope Adjusted Distance), Elevation Change measurement

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmoothSwing Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate shot tracer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 One-time purchase for pro version
- 🚀 Impressive performance for a free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ball tracking, especially for high-speed shots
- 🔋 Overheating issues in hot weather
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Shot tracer not working after purchasing pro version
- GPS and map features not functioning properly
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Inability to track certain ball colors

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload and trace pre-recorded videos
- Landscape mode support
- More customization options for the shot tracer
- Improved range finder with clearer visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swing Profile Golf Analyzer free?

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SmoothSwing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Swing Profile Golf Analyzer or SmoothSwing?

SmoothSwing is rated higher. Swing Profile Golf Analyzer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while SmoothSwing averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Swing Profile Golf Analyzer or SmoothSwing have ads?

Neither Swing Profile Golf Analyzer nor SmoothSwing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swing Profile Golf Analyzer or SmoothSwing?

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer ships an update every 10 days, and SmoothSwing monthly. Most recently, Swing Profile Golf Analyzer was updated on September 25, 2026 and SmoothSwing on September 25, 2026.

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