# Handicap Tracker vs Golf Pad Classic

The clearest difference is rating: Handicap Tracker at 4.6 against Golf Pad Classic's 3.5. Handicap Tracker also leads on ratings volume (213 vs 15). Golf Pad Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Handicap Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Golf Pad Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Handicap Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handicap Tracker has 213 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Handicap Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Golf Pad Classic every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handicap Tracker | Golf Pad Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handicap-tracker/id1282158690/reviews)** | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-pad-classic/id6714478880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **213** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 26 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [corey smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273550234) | [Contorra LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/363955861) |

## What reviewers say

### Handicap Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handicap-tracker/id1282158690)

This app helps golfers calculate and monitor their handicap using the USGA WHS formula. Track your progress over time and view individual round differentials. It's designed for personal use and is not affiliated with the USGA.

**Highlights:** Calculate golf handicap (USGA WHS), Support for any golf course, Track progress over time, View individual round differential, Simple and easy to use

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handicap Tracker Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Handicap Tracker Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free and accurate handicap
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 9-hole rounds count
- 👍 Saves all scores and courses
- 👍 No subscription required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate calculations reported
- 🐛 App stopped working
- 🐛 Requires manual course entry
- 🐛 Ads present

**Reported bugs**

- All data deleted
- Scores and courses disappeared
- Handicap stayed the same
- Unable to send email to support
- All data gone after season

**Requested features**

- Option to select app icon
- Show round differentials on rounds list
- Link to course database for easier entry
- Allow entry of gross and adjusted gross scores
- Option to input adjusted gross score


### Golf Pad Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-pad-classic/id6714478880)

This golf GPS app helps players improve their game with automatic shot tracking, performance monitoring, and course navigation. It offers Apple Watch integration for quick distances and shot logging, aiming to lower scores and enhance overall performance on the course.

**Highlights:** Automatic shot distance tracking, Performance monitoring, Course navigation, Apple Watch integration, Plays-like yardages, One-tap shot tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handicap Tracker free?

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

### Is Golf Pad Classic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Handicap Tracker or Golf Pad Classic?

Handicap Tracker is rated higher. Handicap Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 213 ratings, while Golf Pad Classic averages 3.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Handicap Tracker or Golf Pad Classic have ads?

Handicap Tracker shows ads; Golf Pad Classic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Handicap Tracker or Golf Pad Classic?

Handicap Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Golf Pad Classic every 3 days. Most recently, Handicap Tracker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Golf Pad Classic on October 27, 2026.

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