# Handicap Tracker vs Swift Score Golf

The clearest difference is monetization model: Handicap Tracker at ad-supported against Swift Score Golf's subscription. Handicap Tracker also leads on ratings volume (214 vs 2). Swift Score Golf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Handicap Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Swift Score Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swift Score Golf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handicap Tracker has 214 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Handicap Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Swift Score Golf every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handicap Tracker | Swift Score Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handicap-tracker/id1282158690/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-score-golf/id6763093744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [corey smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273550234) | [EDWARD FRANK HILL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895090179) |

## 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


### Swift Score Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-score-golf/id6763093744)

This app simplifies golf scoring for tournaments and casual games. It instantly calculates results for gross and net payouts, skins, and closest-to-the-pin, eliminating the need for manual calculations. Focus on playing while this tool handles the payouts.

**Highlights:** Instant score calculation, Gross and Net payouts, Skins games with carryovers, Closest-to-the-pin tracking, Deuce pots, Custom and fixed payout formats

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swift Score Golf Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Swift Score Golf Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handicap Tracker free?

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

### Is Swift Score Golf free?

Swift Score Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Handicap Tracker or Swift Score Golf?

Swift Score Golf is rated higher. Handicap Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Swift Score Golf averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Handicap Tracker or Swift Score Golf have ads?

Handicap Tracker shows ads; Swift Score Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Handicap Tracker or Swift Score Golf?

Handicap Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Swift Score Golf every 4 days. Most recently, Handicap Tracker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Swift Score Golf on October 31, 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.*