Comparison

StrackaLine vs U.S. Open AR

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

Head to head
About

StrackaLine

This golf app provides detailed green topography maps and accurate putt lines, helping golfers of all levels analyze slopes and plan their shots. It uses advanced scanning technology to offer precise data for every hole, revolutionizing the putting game.

Highlights
  • Detailed green topography maps
  • Accurate putt line calculations
  • USGA Legal pin sheets
  • Digital yardage book & range finder
  • Slope percentage analysis
  • 3D green animations
Features
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StrackaLine is used by Touring Pros, top college programs (Texas, Alabama, OK State, Ohio, Michigan State), and golfers of all ability. Download now and see samples holes and pin sheets from Pebble, Sawgrass, and Torrey.  StrackaLine will provide you a pin sheet that is USGA Legal. The App will provide accurate putt lines for you to see the line of the putt before, during, and after your round. The App is the ideal trainer tool for you to learn and understand the green complexes. STRACKALINE GPS & PUTT USERS ● Access your courses ● Digital Yardage Book & Range Finder ● Make Putt and View Fall Lines for any hole location THOUSANDS OF COURSES AVAILABLE NOW Download App Search for your Course HOW DOES THE APP WORK?  
Using a top of the line laser from the land surveying industry, this advanced technology scans the surface of each green for millions of data points that are accurate to the millimeter to pick up even the most subtle elevation changes.  

It displays an interactive topography map for each green we've scanned. You can zoom in and out to see the contours and slope percentages, adjust the grid, view a spinning 3D animation, and even calculate your exact putt line (StrackaLine) by setting the hole location and your ball location. Just like a video game, but the information is real!  Available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod, using raw X, Y, Z data points, the device:  ● Will calculate all the one inch contours of the putting green  ● Will calculate the slope percentages for the whole putting green  ● Will calculate the Fall Lines for each hole location  ● Will show you the approach angle to the green  ● Will calculate the target of your putt  ● Will allow you to zoom in and out to see more or less detail  With our state of the art technology, join us in revolutionizing the most important part of the golf, putting.  
StrackaLine is protected by copyright and U.S. patents 6,296,579 and 6,638,173 www.StrackaLine.com

About

U.S. Open AR

Experience golf championships like never before with augmented reality. Follow players, replay shots in 3D, and explore historic golf artifacts. Immerse yourself in the U.S. Open and U.S. Women's Open events with interactive features.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D hole views
  • Live player tracking in AR
  • Replay shots in near real-time
  • Player performance comparison
  • 360° museum tour of golf history
  • Heatmap for shot comparison
Features
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With U.S. Open AR built by Deloitte, you can immerse yourself in both the U.S. Open at The Country Club and U.S. Women’s Open presented by ProMedica at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club —all using the same augmented reality app. Fans can follow and replay every shot of the championships, right on their mobile devices in augmented reality. Create your own 3D viewing experience with these 2022 U.S. Open Augmented Reality app features: Live Play - Engage with three-dimensional views of all 18 championship holes - Follow any player using AR - See shots* in near real-time Pick Your Players - Compare how your favorite golfers perform against each other, even if they aren’t paired together in the field - Use the heatmap to compare players’ shots against all prior shots on that hole Find a Player - Find where your favorite players are playing in AR - Track players in AR, using the leaderboard or search bar - Tap on the dot to track players in AR - View player’s live status throughout the championship, and jump to that player’s play in AR 360° Museum Tour - Explore the USGA Golf Museum & Library and its historic artifacts collected throughout golf history Want to get started? Download the app Select a championship or experience Follow instructions to launch the courses or 360° Tour Visit www.deloitte.com/usga for more information on the app and Deloitte’s role as a trusted advisor to the USGA. Be sure to visit during the U.S. Women’s Open (June 2nd thru June 5th) and U.S. Open (June 16th thru June 19th) to interact with Live Play experiences This experience requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch *Near real-time shots and scores for the U.S. Women’s Open will be available starting June 2nd *Near real-time shots and scores for the U.S. Open will be available starting June 16th

Screenshots

StrackaLine4 screens
U.S. Open AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: U.S. Open AR at 4.1 against StrackaLine's 3.2. U.S. Open AR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

U.S. Open AR holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U.S. Open AR has 426 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of StrackaLine's written reviews are positive against 27% of U.S. Open AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StrackaLine ships an update every 5 months, U.S. Open AR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StrackaLine versus U.S. Open AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrackaLineU.S. Open AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (12 ratings)4.1 (426 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews26.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12426 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElite Golf Technology LLCUnited States Golf Association

Customer experience

StrackaLine

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative72.2%

U.S. Open AR

All ratings426 ratings
Positive75.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative70.5%

Bugs and requests

StrackaLine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

U.S. Open AR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera access issues
  • Inability to navigate/interact with app
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update app for 2023 tournament
  • Improve player tracking and shot visualization
  • Add more data and analytics

In-app purchases

None

StrackaLine

No in-app purchases

None

U.S. Open AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StrackaLine free?
StrackaLine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is U.S. Open AR free?
U.S. Open AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StrackaLine or U.S. Open AR?
U.S. Open AR is rated higher. StrackaLine averages 3.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while U.S. Open AR averages 4.1 from 426 ratings.
Do StrackaLine or U.S. Open AR have ads?
StrackaLine shows ads; U.S. Open AR does not.
Which is updated more often, StrackaLine or U.S. Open AR?
StrackaLine ships an update every 5 months, and U.S. Open AR every 2 weeks. Most recently, StrackaLine was updated on October 17, 2026 and U.S. Open AR on October 14, 2026.

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