# GolfPro vs GolfNow Compete

GolfPro and GolfNow Compete both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GolfPro's written reviews are positive against 45% of GolfNow Compete's. GolfPro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). GolfNow Compete's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GolfPro against 4.7 for GolfNow Compete. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GolfNow Compete has 5.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of GolfPro's written reviews are positive against 45% of GolfNow Compete's.

GolfPro ships an update every 2 weeks, GolfNow Compete every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfPro | GolfNow Compete |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfpro/id1235579429/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfnow-compete/id1451640918/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AnalystSpace, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235579428) | [GolfNow.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/411930501) |

## What reviewers say

### GolfPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfpro/id1235579429)

Discover nearby golf courses with detailed filters for public, private, and hole counts. View user-submitted photos and course condition reports. Easily access contact information to book tee times.

**Highlights:** Find nearby golf courses, Filter by course type and holes, View user photos of holes, See course condition reports, Access course contact information, Book tee times

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GolfNow Compete

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfnow-compete/id1451640918)

Enhance your golf experience with a comprehensive app for competitive play. Track scores, challenge friends, and utilize GPS features for over 30,000 courses worldwide. Improve your game with advanced stats and find local tournaments.

**Highlights:** Live leaderboards, Virtual wagers, 30,000+ course GPS, Advanced stat tracking, Live scoring for up to 8 golfers, Tournament and event search, Custom competitions

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS and yardages
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Ability to adjust pin position
- 🚀 Seamless transition from lock screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and login issues
- 🔨 Missing features from previous app
- 🔨 Inability to track 9-hole rounds
- 🔨 Can't add other players to a round
- 🔨 Limited statistics and scorecard history

**Reported bugs**

- GPS not working properly
- Auto-scoring feature not functioning
- Courses not showing up in search
- Handicap not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Advanced statistics and analytics
- Ability to edit and delete scorecards
- Support for 9-hole rounds and competitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GolfPro free?

GolfPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GolfNow Compete free?

GolfNow Compete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GolfPro or GolfNow Compete?

GolfPro is rated higher. GolfPro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while GolfNow Compete averages 4.7 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do GolfPro or GolfNow Compete have ads?

GolfNow Compete shows ads; GolfPro does not.

### Which is updated more often, GolfPro or GolfNow Compete?

GolfPro ships an update every 2 weeks, and GolfNow Compete every 5 weeks. Most recently, GolfPro was updated on October 15, 2026 and GolfNow Compete on October 19, 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.*