# Garmin Golf vs ParPoints Golf

Garmin Golf and ParPoints Golf both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ParPoints Golf's written reviews are positive against 50% of Garmin Golf's. ParPoints Golf also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Garmin Golf's advantage is ratings volume (7.3K vs 48) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Garmin Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ParPoints Golf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Garmin Golf against 4.7 for ParPoints Golf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Golf has 7.3K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Garmin Golf's written reviews are positive against 100% of ParPoints Golf's.

Garmin Golf ships an update every 6 weeks, ParPoints Golf every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Garmin Golf | ParPoints Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-golf/id1192480582/reviews) | **[4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parpoints-golf/id1501634347/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 49.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 835 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [ParPoints Golf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501634346) |

## What reviewers say

### Garmin Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-golf/id1192480582)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Sports, #205 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Enhance your golf performance by tracking rounds, competing with friends on global leaderboards, and analyzing your game with detailed stats. Unlock advanced features like virtual rounds and green contour mapping with an optional membership.

**Highlights:** Track golf rounds, Compete on global leaderboards, Analyze course and performance stats, Set up custom tournaments, View shot maps and green contours, Virtual rounds with launch monitor, Swing video storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great app for golf tracking
- 🏌️‍♂️ Helpful for game improvement
- 📊 Provides useful statistics and data
- ⌚ Seamless integration with Garmin watches
- 🗺️ Accurate course maps and GPS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔍 Inaccurate shot tracking and location
- 🤖 Confusing or unintuitive interface
- 🔋 Battery life issues on watches
- 🚫 Lack of iPad support

**Reported bugs**

- Rounds not syncing between watch and app
- Scorecard and shot data not displaying correctly
- Connectivity issues between app and devices
- Courses not updated with recent layout changes
- Inability to edit or move incorrectly tracked shots

**Requested features**

- Add Stableford scoring option
- Allow editing of shot data and club info
- Provide more detailed course previews
- Integrate with other golf apps and platforms
- Improve shot tracking accuracy and customization


### ParPoints Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parpoints-golf/id1501634347)

This app revolutionizes golf scoring by allowing players to earn points for achieving par or better from chosen positions on each hole. It offers live group scoring, global course access, and personalized game improvement tools. Ideal for casual players, youth golfers, and tournament organizers seeking a fun, engaging scoring experience.

**Highlights:** Choose your par position on each hole, Earn points for par or better, No bogeys penalties, Set personal records and earn bag tags, Live group scoring and real-time leaderboards, Access to 38,000+ courses worldwide, Improve game consistency with distance practice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Organization Access Tier 1 | $150.00 | per month |
| Organization Access | $200.00 | per month |
| Organization Access Tier Two | $250.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Garmin Golf free?

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

### Is ParPoints Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Garmin Golf or ParPoints Golf?

ParPoints Golf is rated higher. Garmin Golf averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while ParPoints Golf averages 4.7 from 48 ratings.

### Do Garmin Golf or ParPoints Golf have ads?

Neither Garmin Golf nor ParPoints Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Garmin Golf or ParPoints Golf?

Garmin Golf ships an update every 6 weeks, and ParPoints Golf every 2 months. Most recently, Garmin Golf was updated on October 26, 2026 and ParPoints Golf on October 24, 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.*