# Trackman Golf vs STU Golf Studio

Trackman Golf and STU Golf Studio both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of STU Golf Studio's written reviews are positive against 40% of Trackman Golf's. STU Golf Studio also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). Trackman Golf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (45K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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 — 4.9 for Trackman Golf against 5.0 for STU Golf Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trackman Golf has 45K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Trackman Golf's written reviews are positive against 100% of STU Golf Studio's.

Trackman Golf ships an update every 3 weeks, STU Golf Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trackman Golf | STU Golf Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackman-golf/id1245413916/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stu-golf-studio/id6756801352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TrackMan A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/450767751) | [PINGPOD INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624080489) |

## What reviewers say

### Trackman Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackman-golf/id1245413916)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Analyze your golf performance with detailed data from indoor and outdoor sessions. Track improvements, compete with friends, and access lifetime statistics. Enhance your practice and play with powerful insights.

**Highlights:** Live ball-data tracking, Activity overview with reports, Golf games for practice, Personal account with lifetime statistics, Updated leaderboards, Quick login for performance tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Play anywhere
- 👍 Golf simulator
- 👍 Satisfied & happy
- 👍 Good times
- 👍 Lessons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Activities no longer recording
- 🐛 Incredibly unstable
- 🐛 Won't link up
- 🐛 No way to fix or delete bad data in an activity
- 🐛 Activities Showing Online But Not In App

**Reported bugs**

- Activities no longer recording
- Incredibly unstable
- Won't link up
- No way to fix or delete bad data in an activity
- Activities Showing Online But Not In App

**Requested features**

- Strokes Gained Data Please!!
- Any chance or enabling landscape view
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to delete shots


### STU Golf Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stu-golf-studio/id6756801352)

This private indoor golf facility offers members 24/7 access to practice, take lessons, or play virtual rounds on world-famous courses. It features advanced simulator technology and premium amenities for a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** 24/7 private access, Trackman iO simulator, Play iconic virtual courses, Expert coaching available, Premium amenities, Smart access control

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trackman Golf free?

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

### Is STU Golf Studio free?

STU Golf Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Trackman Golf or STU Golf Studio?

STU Golf Studio is rated higher. Trackman Golf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while STU Golf Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Trackman Golf or STU Golf Studio have ads?

STU Golf Studio shows ads; Trackman Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trackman Golf or STU Golf Studio?

Trackman Golf ships an update every 3 weeks, and STU Golf Studio monthly. Most recently, Trackman Golf was updated on November 6, 2026 and STU Golf Studio on October 30, 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.*