# GolfMobile vs Fareway Golf

The clearest difference is monetization model: GolfMobile at free against Fareway Golf's ad-supported. GolfMobile also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). Fareway Golf's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GolfMobile against 5.0 for Fareway Golf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fareway Golf has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfMobile | Fareway Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfmobile/id1385180362/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fareway-golf/id6472682026/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 143 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Randy Fuller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385180361) | [Horizon Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641362317) |

## What reviewers say

### GolfMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfmobile/id1385180362)

Record golf scores hole-by-hole with this companion app. It requires a subscription to GolfGroupCentral to function. Visit the website or email for subscription details.

**Highlights:** Hole-by-hole score entry, Golf score recording, Companion app functionality, Requires GolfGroupCentral subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fareway Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fareway-golf/id6472682026)

This app connects golfers to virtual tournaments and contests, offering automated scoring and live leaderboards. It features a unique contest format combining fantasy sports with live golf, alongside flexible scheduling and integrity assurance measures.

**Highlights:** Virtual tournaments, Automated scoring, Live leaderboards, Fantasy sports integration, Flexible scheduling, Integrity assurance

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GolfMobile free?

GolfMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fareway Golf free?

Fareway Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GolfMobile or Fareway Golf?

GolfMobile and Fareway Golf are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do GolfMobile or Fareway Golf have ads?

Neither GolfMobile nor Fareway Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GolfMobile or Fareway Golf?

GolfMobile ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fareway Golf every 2 weeks. Most recently, GolfMobile was updated on October 12, 2026 and Fareway Golf on October 20, 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.*