# GOLFTEC vs linkster

The clearest difference is rating: linkster at 5.0 against GOLFTEC's 4.0. linkster also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). GOLFTEC's advantage is ratings volume (694 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GOLFTEC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and linkster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

linkster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GOLFTEC has 694 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GOLFTEC ships an update monthly, linkster every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GOLFTEC | linkster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (694 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golftec/id1330941693/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkster/id1445684216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **694** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 420 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOLFTEC Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/532432946) | [Gauss d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/616036024) |

## What reviewers say

### GOLFTEC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golftec/id1330941693)

Enhance your golf game with performance-tracking tools, including on-course GPS for precise yardage and detailed green views. Analyze your stats, record and review swing videos, and manage your game with skills challenges and bag mapping. Book lessons and access exclusive Pro Shop deals.

**Highlights:** On-course GPS with yardage, Detailed green elevation and slope views, Performance stat tracking, Swing recording and analysis, Review past lessons and drills, Skills challenges and bag mapping, Book lessons and fittings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GOLFTEC Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| GOLFTEC Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📹 Helpful video analysis
- 🛒 Good online shop
- 🗓️ Convenient scheduling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔑 Login issues
- 🔇 Video playback problems
- 📆 Unreliable calendar/scheduling

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard getting stuck
- Inability to scroll or close screens
- Sync issues with Apple Watch
- Constant sign-outs and login problems

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration with external apps
- More detailed swing analysis tools
- Improved video playback controls
- Better user interface and navigation


### linkster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkster/id1445684216)

This free mobile application helps golfers manage their playing schedules, find open games, and communicate with other players. It supports over 22,550 golf courses across the US and Canada, synchronizing tee times and player availability.

**Highlights:** Manage playing schedules for 22,550+ courses, Synchronize tee times with all players, Share game openings with your player list, Search for game openings and post availability, Set player availability to avoid conflicts, Coordinate and communicate across clubs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Groups unlimited | $1.99 | per month |
| Groups unlimited | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GOLFTEC free?

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

### Is linkster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GOLFTEC or linkster?

linkster is rated higher. GOLFTEC averages 4.0 out of 5 from 694 ratings, while linkster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GOLFTEC or linkster have ads?

Neither GOLFTEC nor linkster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GOLFTEC or linkster?

GOLFTEC ships an update monthly, and linkster every 2 days. Most recently, GOLFTEC was updated on October 14, 2026 and linkster on October 4, 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.*