Comparison

Golf Shot Tracer vs SmoothSwing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Golf Shot Tracer

Record your golf shots and automatically trace them on a 3D map of over 36,000 courses. Uses GPS data for accurate distance measurement and provides 3D ball flight animation. Export videos in various formats for social media.

Highlights
  • Automatic shot tracing
  • 3D course mapping
  • GPS distance measurement
  • 3D ball flight animation
  • Video export for social media
  • No internet connection required
Features
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Try before you buy! FREE 3 DAY FREE TRAIL !!! Automatically track and trace your shots and put them on a map! NO INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED Extremely easy to use!! Simply record the video of your golf shot and the app does the rest! + Track and trace your golf shots in under 10 seconds! + Put your golf shots on 3D maps on over 36,000 golf courses. + Use GPS data saved in videos to automatically set location points and measure shot distance. + Amazing 3D ball flight animation. + Use of newest high definition maps. + Export in various formats like 16:9, 9:16 and also 1:1, perfect for Instagram videos! ---Subscription Details--- – Subscription unlocks the ability to add a map to you Shot Tracer line. – The length of the subscription continues until you cancel the subscription. The charge is made on a monthly basis. – The price of the ​subscription is 1,99 per month. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – The account​ will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Links to Your Privacy Policy and Terms of Use – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Trace your shots just like you see on TV during the Ryder Cup ! — Privacy Policy: https://www.shottracerapp.com/privacy-and-terms-of-use Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/2nIqDgR

About

SmoothSwing

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
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SmoothSwing • The Only Golf Shot Tracer That Works Like Magic! • The Original 360 Golf GPS ™ ► GOLF SHOT TRACER • World's First Real-Time Golf Shot Tracer! • Must use white color golf balls. • Exposure to direct sunlight on a hot day for a long period of time can eventually cause device to become warm. UNSUPPORTED DEVICES *iPhone8, *iPhone 8 Plus, *iPhone X ► GOLF GPS • Club Assistant Set how far you hit each club in your bag. Every time you zoom in Club Assistant shows you where you should expect the ball to end up for each club (based on the PLAYS LIKE Distance). • PLAYS LIKE Distance PLAYS LIKE Distance provides a measurement which compensates for uphill and downhill shots. (PLAYS LIKE Distance is also known as Slope Adjusted Distance.) • ↑/↓ Elevation Change ↑/↓ Elevation Change provides a measurement of the vertical distance, up or down, from where you are standing to the target. Terms Of Service https://www.smoothswingapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy https://www.smoothswingapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Golf Shot Tracer3 screens
SmoothSwing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmoothSwing at 4.8 against Golf Shot Tracer's 2.2. SmoothSwing also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 11%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Golf Shot Tracer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Golf Shot Tracer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmoothSwing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmoothSwing has 12K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Golf Shot Tracer's written reviews are positive against 50% of SmoothSwing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf Shot Tracer ships an update every 3 weeks, SmoothSwing monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Golf Shot Tracer versus SmoothSwing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf Shot TracerSmoothSwing
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (147 ratings)4.8 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.6% of reviews50.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14712K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVisual Vertigo Software Technologies GmbHThomas Turnbull

Customer experience

Golf Shot Tracer

All ratings147 ratings
Positive29.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative68.0%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive10.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative87.5%

SmoothSwing

All ratings11,294 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews280 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative40.7%

User reviews

Golf Shot Tracer

From 147 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🎥 3D bird's-eye view feature
  • 📱 Works without internet connection
  • 🎯 Accurate ball tracking (when working)
  • 🎨 Multiple editing and overlay options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • ❌ Inaccurate ball tracking
  • 💰 Misleading free app (requires subscription)
  • 🔧 Poor user interface design
  • 📹 Video rotation and filter issues

SmoothSwing

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Golf Shot Tracer

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes when saving or exporting videos
  • Ball tracking fails on imported videos
  • Video rotates 90 degrees after editing
  • Automatic filters cannot be removed
  • Manual line editing creates duplicate lines
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  • App freezes on first screen after payment
  • Cannot take multiple videos without restarting app
  • Incompatible with iPad Pro
  • Crashes with iOS 14
  • Automatic subscription charges despite cancellation
  • Settings revert to original after ball flight adjustment

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to edit previous shot traces without re-tracing
  • Zoom in/zoom out feature for more accurate trace placement
  • Clear subscription cancellation option in app
  • Better manual tracking controls
  • Improved compatibility with iOS 14+
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  • Support for slow-motion video analysis
  • Auto-filter toggle option

SmoothSwing

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Golf Shot Tracer

Subscriptions1
  • Shot Tracer Camera Access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
1 purchases

SmoothSwing

One-time1
  • SmoothSwing Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Golf Shot Tracer free?
Golf Shot Tracer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmoothSwing free?
SmoothSwing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Golf Shot Tracer or SmoothSwing?
SmoothSwing is rated higher. Golf Shot Tracer averages 2.2 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while SmoothSwing averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Golf Shot Tracer or SmoothSwing have ads?
Neither Golf Shot Tracer nor SmoothSwing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Golf Shot Tracer or SmoothSwing?
Golf Shot Tracer ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmoothSwing monthly. Most recently, Golf Shot Tracer was updated on November 6, 2026 and SmoothSwing on November 10, 2026.

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