# UDisc Disc Golf vs BackyardPace

The clearest difference is price: UDisc Disc Golf at Free against BackyardPace's $4.99. UDisc Disc Golf also leads on chart position (#34 vs #139). BackyardPace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

UDisc Disc Golf is free to download; BackyardPace costs $4.99 up front. UDisc Disc Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. BackyardPace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UDisc Disc Golf ships an update weekly, BackyardPace every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UDisc Disc Golf | BackyardPace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udisc-disc-golf/id1072228953/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | #139 |
| Size | 198 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UDisc LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498687598) | [Timothy James Dove](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792262366) |

## What reviewers say

### UDisc Disc Golf

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Sports, #202 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


### BackyardPace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyardpace-backyard-ultra/id6792262364)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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

**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 BackyardPace free?

BackyardPace costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Neither UDisc Disc Golf nor BackyardPace shows ads.

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

UDisc Disc Golf ships an update weekly, and BackyardPace every 2 weeks. Most recently, UDisc Disc Golf was updated on October 30, 2026 and BackyardPace on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, UDisc Disc Golf or BackyardPace?

UDisc Disc Golf currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and BackyardPace at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*