# Golf Shot Tracer vs SmoothSwing

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.

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.

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.

Golf Shot Tracer ships an update every 3 weeks, SmoothSwing monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Shot Tracer | SmoothSwing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-shot-tracer/id1317550678/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.6% of reviews | **50.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 212 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Visual Vertigo Software Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039078678) | [Thomas Turnbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514586438) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Shot Tracer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-shot-tracer/id1317550678)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shot Tracer Camera Access | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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+


### SmoothSwing

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

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 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 11, 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.*