Comparison

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer vs STU Golf Studio

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

STU Golf Studio

This private indoor golf facility offers members 24/7 access to practice, take lessons, or play virtual rounds on world-famous courses. It features advanced simulator technology for swing analysis and an immersive playing experience. Enjoy premium amenities in a completely private setting.

Highlights
  • 24/7 private access
  • Trackman iO simulator
  • Play iconic virtual courses
  • Expert coaching available
  • Premium amenities
  • Smart access control
Features
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STU Golf Studio is a private 24/7 indoor golf facility for members located in Beverly Hills. An oasis where you can practice with Trackman’s newest launch monitor, take a lesson from an expert coach, or play the world’s most iconic courses with your friends. Designed for members — I chose a private membership model in order to offer premium amenities and a hassle-free experience. There are no initiation or cancellation fees, and you can bring guests free of charge. Totally private — STU Golf Studio is easy to use and totally private. There’s no on-site staff. When you reserve time in the studio, you can practice and play without distractions. Available 24/7 — The studio is available to use 24/7 and is secured by a commercial-grade smart access control system. For booking, I teamed up with PodPlay to design a simple and seamless experience for making reservations and managing your membership. Powered by Trackman — STU Golf Studio features a single private hitting bay with the new Trackman iO. With Trackman’s best-in-class simulator, members can play iconic courses like Pebble Beach and St. Andrews, or groove their swings with real-time data captured from radar, infrared, and high-speed imaging. Premium amenities — The studio features a large, immersive hitting bay with a 16’ screen as well as designer furnishings, Sonos speakers, and complimentary espresso, snacks, and bottled water. Welcome to the studio

Screenshots

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer4 screens
STU Golf Studio2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STU Golf Studio at none against Swing Profile Golf Analyzer's 10. STU Golf Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Swing Profile Golf Analyzer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). On price 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. Swing Profile Golf Analyzer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. STU Golf Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STU Golf Studio 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. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Swing Profile Golf Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 100% of STU Golf Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer ships an update weekly, STU Golf Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Swing Profile Golf Analyzer versus STU Golf Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwing Profile Golf AnalyzerSTU Golf Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwing Profile LimitedPINGPOD INC

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%

STU Golf Studio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

STU Golf Studio

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
None

STU Golf Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swing Profile Golf Analyzer free?
Swing Profile Golf Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STU Golf Studio free?
STU Golf Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swing Profile Golf Analyzer or STU Golf Studio?
STU Golf Studio is rated higher. Swing Profile Golf Analyzer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while STU Golf Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Swing Profile Golf Analyzer or STU Golf Studio have ads?
STU Golf Studio shows ads; Swing Profile Golf Analyzer does not.
Which is updated more often, Swing Profile Golf Analyzer or STU Golf Studio?
Swing Profile Golf Analyzer ships an update weekly, and STU Golf Studio monthly. Most recently, Swing Profile Golf Analyzer was updated on November 11, 2026 and STU Golf Studio on November 9, 2026.

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