Comparison

Golf GPS++ vs GOLF

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

Head to head
About

Golf GPS++

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a golf companion, offering GPS distances, automatic shot tracking, and scorekeeping without needing your phone. Analyze your swing and putting performance with detailed motion analysis and review comprehensive game statistics.

Highlights
  • Wrist-based GPS distances
  • Automatic swing and shot detection
  • On-wrist scoring
  • Swing and putt motion analysis
  • Club distance and accuracy tracking
  • Offline course maps
  • Syncs with Apple Health
Features
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LEAVE YOUR PHONE IN THE BAG Turn your Apple Watch into a powerful golf GPS, scorecard, and automatic shot tracker. Get distances from your wrist, automatically record shots, keep score, and review your swing and putting performance—all without carrying your phone around the course. BUILT FOR APPLE WATCH With Golf GPS++, your Apple Watch becomes your on-course golf companion: • See GPS distances to greens and hazards • Automatically detect and record golf swings • Save the GPS location of each detected shot • Track club distance and accuracy • Keep score directly from your wrist • Automatically advance to the next hole • Play without carrying your phone • Sync round data between Apple Watch and iPhone • Contribute workouts to Apple Health and your Activity rings • Show maps on your watch (Internet needed for this feature) UNDERSTAND EVERY SWING Golf GPS++ does more than measure distance. Built-in motion analysis helps you understand how you swing and putt during an actual round. Swing analysis can include: • Swing tempo • Hand speed • Swing plane • Impact angle Putt analysis can include: • Tempo • Take-back angle • Take-back time • Follow-through angle • Follow-through time TRACK YOUR GAME AUTOMATICALLY Golf GPS++ uses motion recognition and GPS to detect swings and build a record of your round. Review useful golf statistics, including: • Club distances • Club accuracy • Fairways hit • Greens in regulation • Putts per hole • Shot locations • Round history Prefer a simpler experience? Use Simple Mode to record your total score without tracking every individual shot. PLAN EVERY HOLE Explore more than 35,000 golf courses around the world. • Measure distances to greens and hazards • Zoom in on detailed satellite imagery • View holes using 2D or 3D maps • Preview each hole with a 3D flyover • Check real-time wind direction • Download and cache courses before playing Once a course has been loaded, it remains available offline, so you don’t need a reliable internet connection on the course. USE IT YOUR WAY Use Golf GPS++ on your iPhone, your Apple Watch, or both together. Round information syncs between your phone and Watch in real time. The iPhone experience includes free GPS and course-mapping features. Apple Watch functionality, custom clubs, and certain advanced features require Golf GPS++ Premium. Monthly, annual, and lifetime purchase options may be available. RECOGNIZED GOLF TECHNOLOGY Golf GPS++ was featured in Golf Digest, and our motion-recognition technology has been covered by Google I/O, Mashable, IGN, Golf News, and other publications. Download Golf GPS++ and discover a simpler, smarter way to play from your wrist. Privacy Policy: http://vimo.co/privacy Terms of Use: http://vimo.co/termsofuse/ IMPORTANT Continued use of GPS in the background can significantly reduce battery life. Feature availability may depend on your Apple Watch model, software version, location, and Premium plan.

About

GOLF

This app provides clear, easy-to-read golf distances with large numbers and buttons, designed for simplicity and speed. Focus on your game without complicated interfaces. It offers fast GPS yardages and a distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Large, high-contrast yardages
  • Big, easy-to-tap buttons
  • Fast GPS distances
  • Simple scorecard tracking
  • Minimal battery usage
  • Works on thousands of courses
Features
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Golf GPS Made Simple Big numbers. Big buttons. No confusion. Tired of squinting at small yardages or dealing with complicated golf apps? We gives you clear, easy-to-read distances instantly, so you can focus on your shot instead of your screen. Designed for simplicity, speed, and ease of use. WHY GOLFERS LOVE IT • Large, high-contrast yardages that are easy to read • Big buttons that are easy to tap • Clean, distraction-free design • Fast GPS distances to front, middle, and back of the green • No learning curve. Just open and play Perfect for golfers who want a simple experience, including seniors, beginners, or anyone who prefers a clean and easy-to-use golf GPS. FEATURES • Accurate GPS yardages • Simple scorecard tracking • Quick hole navigation • Minimal battery usage • Works on thousands of courses DESIGNED FOR REAL GOLF Most golf apps try to do everything and end up slowing you down. We focus on what actually matters: getting the distance quickly and clearly. No clutter. No confusion. Just the number you need. DOWNLOAD TODAY Spend less time looking at your phone and more time playing your best golf. Need help? Message us at support@cosmometrics.com

Screenshots

Golf GPS++4 screens
GOLF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GOLF at none against Golf GPS++'s 3. GOLF also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Golf GPS++'s advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 GPS++ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GOLF asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GOLF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf GPS++ has 4.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf GPS++ ships an update every 3 weeks, GOLF every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Golf GPS++ versus GOLF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf GPS++GOLF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVimo Labs Inc.Cosmometrics

Bugs and requests

Golf GPS++

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect course layouts
  • Inability to restore premium membership
  • Watch app frequently crashes
  • Scorecard data loss after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add FIRs and GIRs to scorecard
  • Allow manual course selection
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Provide better user guide and tutorials

GOLF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Golf GPS++

Subscriptions2
  • GolfGPS++ Premium monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • GolfGPS++ Premium yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • GolfGPS++ Premium Membership$149.99
None

GOLF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Golf GPS++ free?
Golf GPS++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GOLF free?
GOLF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Golf GPS++ or GOLF?
GOLF is rated higher. Golf GPS++ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while GOLF averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Golf GPS++ or GOLF have ads?
Neither Golf GPS++ nor GOLF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Golf GPS++ or GOLF?
Golf GPS++ ships an update every 3 weeks, and GOLF every 3 days. Most recently, Golf GPS++ was updated on November 3, 2026 and GOLF on October 31, 2026.

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