Comparison

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer vs Lofu

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

Head to head
About

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer

This app automatically captures, analyzes, and replays golf swings in slow motion. It offers detailed swing plane analysis, ball tracking, and sway detection. Coaches can manage unlimited students, share annotated videos, and collaborate with other instructors.

Highlights
  • Auto swing detection
  • Slow-motion replay
  • Ball flight tracking
  • Swing plane analysis
  • Sway detection
  • Side-by-side swing comparison
  • Student video lockers
Features
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Auto-capture your golf swing. Instant slow-motion replay. Track ball flight. Instant diagnosis. Hands-free. 2-cam recording with external camera (iPad only). PGA Show “Best Overall Product.” No sensor. Film on a phone holder, swing, and the app trims, replays, draws the plane, and tracks the ball. **Train faster** - Auto swing detection — hands-free recording - Auto replay in slow motion after every shot - Auto ball tracking - Auto swing plane and reference lines - Auto sway detection (head and spine) - Auto 2-second trim — keep only the swing - Auto Golf Digest–style swing sequence - Auto sync any two swings side by side - 2-Cam recording with external camera (iPad only) **Coach — run your teaching business** Built for busy coaches who cannot waste a student’s time. - Unlimited students and unlimited voiceovers - Student video lockers — every swing filed by player - Capture, draw, voiceover, and send in one flow - Built-in chat on every shared video - Groups and broadcast — one message to many students - Listed in the Swing Profile Coach Directory so golfers can find you - 25GB cloud storage Used by coaches worldwide. Learn more at swingprofile.com/Coach **School — run a multi-coach academy** Everything in Coach, plus tools for collaborating between multiple coaches. - School of up to 5 coaches (each coach needs their own Coach plan) - Assign and re-assign students across coaches - Cover for each other when someone is away - One shared materials folder for the whole academy Learn more at swingprofile.com/School **What coaches say** “A brilliant golf swing analysis app that bleeds efficiency for the busy golf instructor… continuous recording with auto-trim, auto draw of swing plane/shoulder plane/vertical reference lines, side by side analysis with automatic swing synchronization, and my favorite… frame-by-frame sequence view.” — Deb Vangellow, LPGA Master Professional, 2012 LPGA National Teacher of the Year “Incredibly time efficient and easy to use. As a golf professional, it is very important not to waste my client’s time. The degree of automation is exactly what I need.” — Scott Pickett, NZPGA, Head Coach, North Shore Golf Club “In a few easy steps you can record and view your swing in a number of key positions. An absolute must-buy for golfers who enjoy practicing and improving.” — Stephen Cowan, NZPGA, Head Coaching Professional, Complete Golf Awarded “Best Overall Product” and “Best Market Research” at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show. **Plans** - Free — get started: 3 latest recordings, 5 Auto Replay sessions per hour, 5 voiceovers per month - Elite — $7.99/mo or $79.99/yr (17% off): unlimited Auto Capture & Auto Replay, 30 voiceovers/month, automatic cloud backup, 5GB storage - Coach — $15.99/mo or $159.99/yr (17% off): everything in Elite, plus student lockers, unlimited voiceovers, groups, directory listing, 25GB - School — $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr (17% off): everything in Coach, plus multi-coach academy tools Availability of plans may vary. Price may vary by location. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renew in Account Settings. Privacy: www.swingprofile.com/privacy Terms: www.swingprofile.com/terms-of-use **Requirements** iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 or later. Mac: M1 or later.

About

Lofu

Analyze your golf swing with AI-powered coaching. Upload a video to get detailed feedback on your technique, identify strengths and weaknesses, and receive personalized training plans for improvement and injury prevention.

Highlights
  • AI-powered swing analysis
  • Personalized improvement plans
  • Strength and weakness identification
  • Injury prevention insights
  • Corrective technique guidance
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Lofu Golf Swing Analyzer & Trainer - Professional Golf Swing Analysis Transform your game with advanced golf swing analysis powered by AI coaching technology. Expert Golf Swing Analysis Upload a video of your swing and receive comprehensive golf swing analysis covering technique, form, and performance. Our golf swing coach technology identifies strengths, weaknesses, and creates personalized improvement plans with progress tracking. Your Swing Strengths Discover what's working in your swing. Our golf swing analyzer highlights your technical strengths so you can build on them. Even professionals use swing analysis tools to maintain their edge. Areas for Improvement Get detailed breakdowns of technique issues affecting your performance. Our golf swing trainer identifies specific elements—from grip to follow-through—that need refinement. Injury Prevention & Safety Understand how your current swing mechanics could lead to injuries. Our analysis provides safety considerations to keep you playing pain-free. Corrective Techniques Receive actionable advice from our golf swing coach on fixing issues. Whether you need a golf grip trainer approach or full swing overhaul, get clear guidance on proper mechanics. Personalized Training Program Follow structured coaching programs tailored to your swing. Track progress as you work through exercises designed to build muscle memory and improve consistency. Perfect for golfers of all levels seeking professional golf swing analysis without expensive in-person coaching.

Screenshots

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer4 screens
Lofu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Swing Profile Golf Analyzer at 1.7K against Lofu's 2. Swing Profile Golf Analyzer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). Lofu's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Swing Profile Golf Analyzer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Lofu sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lofu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swing Profile Golf Analyzer has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer ships an update weekly, Lofu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Swing Profile Golf Analyzer versus Lofu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwing Profile Golf AnalyzerLofu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSwing Profile LimitedVukile Mkhize

Customer experience

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer

All ratings1,655 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews247 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.8%

Lofu

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Lofu

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer

Subscriptions9
  • Swing Profile Elite$6.991 Month
  • Swing Profile Elite$7.991 Month
  • Elite7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Swing Profile Elite$8.991 Month
  • Swing Profile Elite2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Swing Profile Coach$19.991 Month
  • Swing Profile Elite$39.991 Year
  • Swing Profile Elite$49.991 Year
  • Swing Profile Elite$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Lofu

One-time1
  • Golf Swing Analyzer$6.99

Questions

Is Swing Profile Golf Analyzer free?
Swing Profile Golf Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lofu free?
Lofu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swing Profile Golf Analyzer or Lofu?
Lofu is rated higher. Swing Profile Golf Analyzer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Lofu averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Swing Profile Golf Analyzer or Lofu have ads?
Neither Swing Profile Golf Analyzer nor Lofu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swing Profile Golf Analyzer or Lofu?
Swing Profile Golf Analyzer ships an update weekly, and Lofu every 2 weeks. Most recently, Swing Profile Golf Analyzer was updated on November 11, 2026 and Lofu on November 5, 2026.

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