# AC vs MatchPlay

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MatchPlay at 100% against AC's 33%. MatchPlay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 21 months). AC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MatchPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AC asks for nothing beyond the download.

MatchPlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AC's written reviews are positive against 100% of MatchPlay's.

AC ships an update every 21 months, MatchPlay weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AC | MatchPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-mini-golf-score-card/id1265670221/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchplay-golf-tracker/id6760590739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Todd Whitehead](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262797121) | [Justin Taddeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885201658) |

## What reviewers say

### AC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-mini-golf-score-card/id1265670221)

This application serves as a digital score card for miniature golf games. It allows players to easily track scores for each hole and for the entire game.

**Highlights:** Score tracking for miniature golf, Hole-by-hole scoring, Overall game score calculation, Digital score card functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MatchPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchplay-golf-tracker/id6760590739)

This app simplifies golf betting by tracking various match types in real-time. It handles handicaps, live standings, and instant payout calculations, eliminating manual math and disputes for groups.

**Highlights:** Real-time match tracking, Automatic handicap calculations, Live standings and payout calculations, Supports multiple game types (Match Play, Nassau, Skins, etc.), Customizable game options, Global course search, Instant net-settled payouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MatchPlay Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AC free?

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

### Is MatchPlay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AC or MatchPlay?

MatchPlay is rated higher. AC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MatchPlay averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do AC or MatchPlay have ads?

Neither AC nor MatchPlay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AC or MatchPlay?

AC ships an update every 21 months, and MatchPlay weekly. Most recently, AC was updated on October 24, 2026 and MatchPlay on October 22, 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.*