# Golfmetrics vs Better Golf Practice

The clearest difference is rating: Better Golf Practice at 5.0 against Golfmetrics's 3.8. Better Golf Practice also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Golfmetrics's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 2) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golfmetrics sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Better Golf Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Better Golf Practice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golfmetrics has 122 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Golfmetrics ships an update fortnightly, Better Golf Practice every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golfmetrics | Better Golf Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfmetrics/id1097923575/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-golf-practice/id6757390582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 71 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Golfmetrics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055761381) | [Stephen Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854830513) |

## What reviewers say

### Golfmetrics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfmetrics/id1097923575)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app helps golfers improve their game by tracking key performance metrics. It is designed for ease of use, even for time-pressed competitive players.

**Highlights:** Strokes Gained tracking, Performance metric analysis, Usability expert design, Competitive golf focus, Simple and easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Coach Lite Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Coach Pro Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Individual Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Coach Academy Monthly | $199.99 | per month |
| Coach Lite Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| Coach Pro Yearly | $499.99 | per year |
| One Month | $9.99 | one-time |
| Team Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |
| Six Month | $39.99 | one-time |
| Team Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |
| Annual | $69.99 | one-time |
| Annual Full Team Subscription | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Detailed strokes gained analytics and insights
- 👍 Simple and intuitive data entry (old version)
- 🎯 Accurate performance metrics and handicap breakdown
- 📈 Helpful practice suggestions and improvement tracking
- 🗺️ GPS features for shot placement accuracy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 😤 Data loss after rounds submitted
- 🔄 Requires constant re-entry of shot data
- ❌ Login and authentication issues
- 📱 Cumbersome new visual shot entry system

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during round entry
- Missing holes after round submission
- Cannot place shots on first hole
- App freezes during initial setup and login
- Endless login loop with email already in use error

**Requested features**

- Restore old manual data entry method as option
- Bring back legacy app version
- Add detailed putting statistics by distance
- Include handicap breakdown by shot distance
- Add make percentage and 3-putt statistics


### Better Golf Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-golf-practice/id6757390582)

This app structures golf practice sessions using block and random practice techniques based on motor learning research. It helps golfers improve their game by simulating course conditions and tracking performance errors.

**Highlights:** Block and random practice routines, Guided practice sessions, Full swing, wedges, putting modules, Execution and decision error tracking, Performance pattern analysis, Customizable practice duration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golfmetrics free?

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

### Is Better Golf Practice free?

Better Golf Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Golfmetrics or Better Golf Practice?

Better Golf Practice is rated higher. Golfmetrics averages 3.8 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Better Golf Practice averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Golfmetrics or Better Golf Practice have ads?

Neither Golfmetrics nor Better Golf Practice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golfmetrics or Better Golf Practice?

Golfmetrics ships an update fortnightly, and Better Golf Practice every 3 days. Most recently, Golfmetrics was updated on October 19, 2026 and Better Golf Practice on October 10, 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.*