# UDisc Disc Golf vs Benchside

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Benchside at none against UDisc Disc Golf's 2. Benchside also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%). UDisc Disc Golf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (67K vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UDisc Disc Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Benchside asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for UDisc Disc Golf against 5.0 for Benchside. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UDisc Disc Golf has 67K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of UDisc Disc Golf's written reviews are positive against 100% of Benchside's.

UDisc Disc Golf ships an update every 9 days, Benchside every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UDisc Disc Golf | Benchside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udisc-disc-golf/id1072228953/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchside/id6445801735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 233 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [UDisc LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498687598) | [Reforce Labs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673867127) |

## What reviewers say

### UDisc Disc Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udisc-disc-golf/id1072228953)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Sports, #178 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app is a comprehensive tool for disc golf enthusiasts. It allows users to keep score, discover and navigate courses, track detailed statistics, and measure throws. An optional Pro version offers advanced features like lifetime stats and real-time course traffic.

**Highlights:** Course-specific scorecards, 15,000+ course directory, Detailed player statistics, Throw measurement, Hole maps and distance to basket, Disc cataloging, Putting and accuracy drills

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UDisc Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year of UDisc Pro | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 💡 Innovative app
- 🔍 Helpful course maps
- 📊 Detailed stats tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Restricted features without subscription
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Apple Watch app issues

**Reported bugs**

- GPS accuracy issues on some courses
- Scorecard jumping between holes unexpectedly
- Watch app connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Social features to view friends' profiles and rounds
- Customizable putting practice modes
- Ability to edit course layouts and hole locations
- Disc 'graveyard' to track lost discs


### Benchside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchside/id6445801735)

Easily follow local sports teams and engage with other fans. Compete with fellow supporters and rival teams in a dedicated community space. Stay updated on all the action from your hometown.

**Highlights:** Track local sports teams, Compete with other fans, Engage with rival teams, Follow hometown sports action

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UDisc Disc Golf free?

UDisc Disc Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Benchside free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UDisc Disc Golf or Benchside?

Benchside is rated higher. UDisc Disc Golf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Benchside averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do UDisc Disc Golf or Benchside have ads?

Benchside shows ads; UDisc Disc Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, UDisc Disc Golf or Benchside?

UDisc Disc Golf ships an update every 9 days, and Benchside every 6 days. Most recently, UDisc Disc Golf was updated on October 2, 2026 and Benchside on September 20, 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.*