# XForce vs SmoothSwing

The clearest difference is rating: SmoothSwing at 4.8 against XForce's 3.6. SmoothSwing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 10). XForce's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XForce asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmoothSwing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmoothSwing has 12K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of XForce's written reviews are positive against 50% of SmoothSwing's.

XForce ships an update every 5 months, SmoothSwing monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XForce | SmoothSwing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xforce/id1049101377/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **50.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XForce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121537105) | [Thomas Turnbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514586438) |

## What reviewers say

### XForce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xforce/id1049101377)

Control your Varex exhaust system's sound and performance with this app. Adjust valve positions manually, set parameters to trigger changes, or create geofenced zones for automatic adjustments. An optional free account enhances functionality with cloud storage and diagnostics.

**Highlights:** Manual valve position control, Preset valve positions (Closed, 25%, 50%, 75%, Open), Matrix mode for parameter-triggered valve changes, Geo mode for geofenced valve control, Cloud storage for profiles and regions, Diagnostic log submission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmoothSwing

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

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 XForce free?

XForce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmoothSwing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XForce or SmoothSwing?

SmoothSwing is rated higher. XForce averages 3.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while SmoothSwing averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do XForce or SmoothSwing have ads?

XForce shows ads; SmoothSwing does not.

### Which is updated more often, XForce or SmoothSwing?

XForce ships an update every 5 months, and SmoothSwing monthly. Most recently, XForce was updated on October 24, 2026 and SmoothSwing on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*