# yARd Caddy vs SmoothSwing

The clearest difference is rating: SmoothSwing at 4.8 against yARd Caddy's 2.0. SmoothSwing also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 4) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). yARd Caddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. yARd Caddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmoothSwing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmoothSwing has 11K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 49% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | yARd Caddy | SmoothSwing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yard-caddy/id1299585163/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 49.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#181** |
| Size | 10 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cole Richards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155855577) | [Thomas Turnbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514586438) |

## What reviewers say

### yARd Caddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yard-caddy/id1299585163)

This app uses augmented reality to overlay virtual yard markings onto any golf course. It helps golfers accurately measure distances, improving their game by eliminating guesswork.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality yard markings, Virtual distance measurement, Improve golf accuracy, Works on any course, Eliminates guesswork

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmoothSwing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app offers a real-time golf shot tracer that visually tracks your ball's flight path. It also provides advanced GPS features, including club distance assistance and slope-adjusted yardage, to help you play smarter on the course.

**Highlights:** Real-time shot tracer, 360 Golf GPS, Club Assistant, PLAYS LIKE Distance (Slope Adjusted Distance), Elevation Change measurement

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmoothSwing Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate shot tracer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 One-time purchase for pro version
- 🚀 Impressive performance for a free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ball tracking, especially for high-speed shots
- 🔋 Overheating issues in hot weather
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Shot tracer not working after purchasing pro version
- GPS and map features not functioning properly
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Inability to track certain ball colors

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload and trace pre-recorded videos
- Landscape mode support
- More customization options for the shot tracer
- Improved range finder with clearer visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is yARd Caddy free?

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

### Is SmoothSwing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, yARd Caddy or SmoothSwing?

SmoothSwing is rated higher. yARd Caddy averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SmoothSwing averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

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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.*