# Sideline Manager vs Golf NZ

The clearest difference is price: Golf NZ at Free against Sideline Manager's $2.99. Golf NZ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Golf NZ is free to download; Sideline Manager costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sideline Manager ships an update every 4 weeks, Golf NZ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sideline Manager | Golf NZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glen Devenie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299575038) | [DotGolf NZ LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772181062) |

## What reviewers say

### Sideline Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideline-manager/id1299575039)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Golf NZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-nz/id1362149135)

Track your golf scores, monitor your handicap, and view your scoring history. Connect with friends, receive important notifications, and manage your bookings. Search and book tee times, find golf specials, and pay green fees at participating clubs.

**Highlights:** Monitor handicap and scoring history, View hole-by-hole scoring, Follow friends' activity, Receive golf notifications, Enter scores via scorecard, Search and book golf games, Track upcoming bookings

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for tracking scores
- 👍 Good for tracking statistics
- 👍 New update with player statistics is brilliant
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Nice and easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Player search is broken
- 🐛 Friend search issues
- 🐛 Incorrect score warnings
- 🐛 New version is no good
- 🐛 Lack of customisation

**Reported bugs**

- Player search always broken
- Friend search not working
- Incorrect score popup v2
- Frustrating profile update and scorecard creation
- Scorecard doesn't show hole number or score

**Requested features**

- Add gap wedge as selectable club
- Add a Gap Wedge to the club selection
- Add a “go to hole #” for easy maintenance
- Add watch app for fast score keeping
- Make Home Screen adjustable


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sideline Manager free?

Sideline Manager costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Golf NZ free?

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

### Do Sideline Manager or Golf NZ have ads?

Neither Sideline Manager nor Golf NZ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sideline Manager or Golf NZ?

Sideline Manager ships an update every 4 weeks, and Golf NZ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sideline Manager was updated on November 6, 2026 and Golf NZ on November 2, 2026.

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