Comparison

iGolf Course Mapping Software vs PGA Coach

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

Head to head
About

iGolf Course Mapping Software

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iGolf maintains a worldwide database of golf course GPS data. The iGolf CMS App can be used to map a new course or update an existing course and submit it to iGolf for review. iGolf has an internal organization of professional golf course mapping personnel who validate all files received to ensure accuracy prior to adding the course to the iGolf database. This app should only be downloaded and used if you were instructed to do so by support personnel. Using this app you can map: * Up to 5 teeboxes per hole * The front, center and back of each green * Up to 4 hazard points per hole

About

PGA Coach

This app streamlines booking, schedule management, and communication for golf coaches. It allows for easy lesson scheduling, student management, and team communication for PGA Jr. League.

Highlights
  • Calendar and schedule management
  • Lesson booking for students
  • Student contact management
  • Team messaging and scheduling
  • RSVP management for events
  • Game scoring
  • Push notifications
Features
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Become the Modern Golf Coach with PGA Coach! Created by the PGA of America and built exclusively for PGA Coaches to engage with golfers through an innovative Coaching Platform. "I knew it was for me when the first student scheduled through the booking link and I received an immediate confirmation." — Mark Marshall WHY PGA COACH? It's time to simplify all aspects of booking, schedule management, and student communications so that you can return your focus to what truly matters- your students and improving their games. BOOKING & SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT - Robust Calendar & Schedule Views - Book Lessons on Behalf of Students - Quickly Reschedule Student Lessons - Control Your Booking & Schedule Settings STUDENT MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION - Simple Messaging with Students - Student Contact Management - Guardian Contact Info for Minor Students PUSH NOTIFICATIONS - New Session Booked - Student Cancelled Session - New Message from Student PGA JR. LEAGUE - Simple Messaging with Teams and Players - Schedule your Team’s Games, Practices, & Events - Robust Calendar & Schedule Views - Manage your Team’s RSVPs - Score your Games - Stay up-to-date with Mobile App Push Notifications

Screenshots

iGolf Course Mapping Software3 screens
PGA Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PGA Coach at every 2 weeks against iGolf Course Mapping Software's every 3 months. iGolf Course Mapping Software's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGolf Course Mapping Software ships an update every 3 months, PGA Coach every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iGolf Course Mapping Software versus PGA Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGolf Course Mapping SoftwarePGA Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (73 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—73 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiGolf, Inc.Professional Golfers' Association of America

In-app purchases

None

iGolf Course Mapping Software

No in-app purchases

None

PGA Coach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iGolf Course Mapping Software free?
iGolf Course Mapping Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PGA Coach free?
PGA Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iGolf Course Mapping Software or PGA Coach have ads?
Neither iGolf Course Mapping Software nor PGA Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iGolf Course Mapping Software or PGA Coach?
iGolf Course Mapping Software ships an update every 3 months, and PGA Coach every 2 weeks. Most recently, iGolf Course Mapping Software was updated on September 27, 2026 and PGA Coach on October 15, 2026.

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