# Golf Live Scoring vs Squabbit

The clearest difference is rating: Squabbit at 4.9 against Golf Live Scoring's 1.0. Squabbit also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Golf Live Scoring's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squabbit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year. Golf Live Scoring asks for nothing beyond the download.

Squabbit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squabbit has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Golf Live Scoring ships an update every 5 days, Squabbit every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Live Scoring | Squabbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-live-scoring/id1210883456/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squabbit-golf-tournament-app/id1556538444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 97.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [lambodar](https://appshunter.io/developer/430006113) | [Orrie Shannon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556538446) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Live Scoring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-live-scoring/id1210883456)

This application allows users to act as scorekeepers for their favorite golfers directly on the golf course. Register as a scorekeeper on the website, verify your account with a token, and begin tracking scores live.

**Highlights:** Live scorekeeping on the golf course, Register as a scorekeeper online, Email token verification, Track favorite golfers' scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Squabbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squabbit-golf-tournament-app/id1556538444)

This app provides real-time scoring and leaderboards for golf tournaments and leagues. It supports various formats, offers GPS functionality, and includes features like automatic handicap updates and group chat.

**Highlights:** Real-time leaderboards and updates, Multiple tournament formats, League and society management, Full GPS support with yardage, Apple Watch integration, Automatic handicap updates, Add photos and group chat

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Player Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Tournament Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| League Pro | $249.99 | per year |
| Club Pro | $399.99 | per year |
| Player Pro (event) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip a beer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip my foursome beers | $24.99 | one-time |
| Tournament Pro (single event) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Tip a golf round | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Perfect for golf trips
- 🚀 Awesome for tournaments
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional scoring issues
- 🐛 Handicap calculation concerns
- 🐛 Offline functionality limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Scores sometimes get adjusted even after matches are concluded
- Occasionally removes players from the scorecard

**Requested features**

- Allow 0.5 strokes for skins games
- Add ability to manually adjust hole handicaps
- Implement a manual handicap calculation option
- Enable video uploads to activity feed
- Provide option to end and lock down rounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Live Scoring free?

Golf Live Scoring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Squabbit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Live Scoring or Squabbit?

Squabbit is rated higher. Golf Live Scoring averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Squabbit averages 4.9 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Golf Live Scoring or Squabbit have ads?

Neither Golf Live Scoring nor Squabbit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Live Scoring or Squabbit?

Golf Live Scoring ships an update every 5 days, and Squabbit every 6 days. Most recently, Golf Live Scoring was updated on November 2, 2026 and Squabbit on November 9, 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.*