Comparison

Toptracer Range vs SmoothSwing

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

Head to head
About

Toptracer Range

Enhance your golf practice with advanced ball-tracing technology. Analyze your shots by club, compete on leaderboards, and record your swings with live data. This app works exclusively with Toptracer-enabled driving ranges.

Highlights
  • Live shot tracing and data
  • Shot history analysis by club
  • Global and local leaderboards
  • Practice mode
  • Swing video recording with data
  • Competitive games for all skill levels
Features
Currently charting
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The official app for the #1 Range Technology in Golf. Installed at more than 750+ ranges in 32 countries, Toptracer Range delivers range guests the same ball-tracing technology seen during professional golf tournament TV broadcasts. Toptracer Range offers an engaging, tech-driven experience for golfers who want to improve their game and compete with friends in games for beginners and scratch golfers alike. - This app is the best way to enhance your Toptracer Range experience. - Track and analyze your shot history, by golf club - See how your performance in games compares to others on local and global leaderboards - Practice and see your live shot traces and data within the app - Record and share your swing videos with live ball trace and shot data included Note: This app can only be used with Toptracer-enabled driving ranges. App features vary by the Toptracer Range configuration installed at each range.

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

Toptracer Range4 screens
SmoothSwing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Toptracer Range at none against SmoothSwing's 1. Toptracer Range also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). SmoothSwing's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 36%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Toptracer Range asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Toptracer Range against 4.8 for SmoothSwing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Toptracer Range's written reviews are positive against 50% of SmoothSwing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toptracer Range ships an update every 8 days, SmoothSwing monthly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Toptracer Range versus SmoothSwing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToptracer RangeSmoothSwing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better4.8 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews50.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better12K
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopgolf Sweden ABThomas Turnbull

Customer experience

Toptracer Range

All ratings12,895 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative52.5%

SmoothSwing

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

User reviews

Toptracer Range

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Revolutionized the driving range experience
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🎯 Provides valuable feedback on club distances and performance
  • 💡 Fun virtual golf and challenge modes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent shot tracking and distance measurements
  • 🤔 Limited data export and review options
  • 🔍 Difficulty creating an account or logging in
  • 🙄 Frequent app crashes and bugs after updates

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

Toptracer Range

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezing during account creation
  • Inconsistent shot tracking and distance reporting
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to delete or reset historical data
  • More detailed shot and round analytics
  • Integration with other golf apps and platforms
  • Multiplayer and social features

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

None

Toptracer Range

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SmoothSwing

One-time1
  • SmoothSwing Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Toptracer Range free?
Toptracer Range 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, Toptracer Range or SmoothSwing?
Toptracer Range is rated higher. Toptracer Range averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while SmoothSwing averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Toptracer Range or SmoothSwing have ads?
Neither Toptracer Range nor SmoothSwing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Toptracer Range or SmoothSwing?
Toptracer Range ships an update every 8 days, and SmoothSwing monthly. Most recently, Toptracer Range was updated on November 13, 2026 and SmoothSwing on November 13, 2026.

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