Chronogolf by Lightspeed vs Tracer Golf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chronogolf by Lightspeed
Easily book your next golf round at clubs worldwide and discover exclusive deals. Access member tee sheets to see available spots and player information. Manage prepaid packages and invite guests directly through the app.
- Book tee times globally
- Exclusive discounted tee times
- View member tee sheets
- Manage prepaid golf packages
- Invite guests to bookings
- Explore nearby and worldwide clubs
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Chronogolf helps you play more golf by providing the easiest way to book your next round at your favorite golf clubs. BOOK TEE-TIMES Explore clubs nearby or around the world and enjoy a simple booking process on your mobile device. BENEFIT FROM EXCLUSIVE OFFERS Be on the lookout for discounted tee-times provided by participating golf clubs. ACCESS TO MEMBER TEE-SHEET Choose your golf partners thanks to a new visualization of the tee-times where the number of places available, the names of the players and their handicap are visible! (Requires a membership to participating club) CLAIM YOUR PREPAID PACKAGES Use your prepaid rounds of golf or carts simply and directly in the booking process. You can also keep an eye on the remaining usage! INVITE YOUR GUESTS Notify your guest or fellow members of your booking by inviting them in your booking. They will be aware of any events related to your reservation. Find us also on your club's website or on our marketplace at https://www.chonogolf.com Discover us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/chronogolf Discover us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chronogolf Discover us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/chronogolf
Tracer Golf
Book and access Canada's first fully automated indoor golf facility. Improve your game with advanced launch monitor data and private rooms, all managed through a smartphone app. Enjoy 24/7 access and flexible booking options.
- Online booking and payment
- App-based facility access
- Automated equipment activation
- Launch monitor shot data
- Private practice rooms
- 24/7 facility access
- Reschedule and cancel bookings
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The future of golf: Canada's first fully automated golf driving range and golf simulator facility. Indoor golf that combines Tracer Golf's patent pending automation and tracer technologies to help you improve faster and save you money. Tracer Golf has no staff on-site. All bookings and payments are made online, entry to the facility is via a smartphone app, and all equipment turns on automatically at your start time. Friendly phone, chat and email support is standing by. We are ready to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Just get in touch with us. Launch monitor shot data to make your practice sessions more productive and efficient. Private rooms help you focus on your game. No waiting in line at the cash register. No waiting for a mat to open up. Practice on your schedule. Open 24/7. Choose your favourite location Find a time that matches your schedule in our app Easily book your session online Access your smart door key right in the app Cancel and reschedule directly in the app Share with friends Running late? Shift your booking easily if time is available Find a great teacher and take a lesson Practice More. Play More. Improve Faster.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Tracer Golf at free against Chronogolf by Lightspeed's ad-supported. Chronogolf by Lightspeed's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chronogolf by Lightspeed | Tracer Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (32K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chronogolf, Inc. | Tracer Golf Inc. |
Customer experience
Chronogolf by Lightspeed
Tracer Golf
Bugs and requests
Chronogolf by Lightspeed
Reported bugs
5 issues- Reservation times not accurately reflected
- Compatibility issues with iOS 14 update
- Inability to login or access account
- Tee time availability not properly synced
- Reservation cancellation and refund problems
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to flip/modify tee times
- Improve search functionality to see all available tee times
- Allow adding guests/members to existing reservations
- Provide option to pay at the course
- Display cart pricing with tee time reservations
Tracer Golf
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chronogolf by Lightspeed
No in-app purchases
Tracer Golf
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Chronogolf by Lightspeed free?
Is Tracer Golf free?
Do Chronogolf by Lightspeed or Tracer Golf have ads?
Which is updated more often, Chronogolf by Lightspeed or Tracer Golf?
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