# Tenpin Toolkit vs UG Caddy

The clearest difference is update cadence: UG Caddy at daily against Tenpin Toolkit's every 3 weeks. Tenpin Toolkit's advantage is ratings volume (870 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tenpin Toolkit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and UG Caddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tenpin Toolkit against 5.0 for UG Caddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tenpin Toolkit has 870 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tenpin Toolkit ships an update every 3 weeks, UG Caddy daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tenpin Toolkit | UG Caddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (870 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenpin-toolkit-bowling-tools/id1390556454/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ug-caddy/id6793362697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **870** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tenpin Toolkit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390556453) | [NICOLA JANE ZUVICH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792989588) |

## What reviewers say

### Tenpin Toolkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenpin-toolkit-bowling-tools/id1390556454)

This app provides essential tools for ten-pin bowlers and coaches to improve their game. Features include shot planning, ball speed and rotation analysis, pattern visualization, and a comprehensive ball library. It also offers a score calculator and observation trainer to enhance accuracy and consistency.

**Highlights:** Angles & Targeting visualization, Axis Tilt & Rotation analysis, Bowling Ball Speed & RPM calculation, Observation Trainer, Pattern Library, Bowling Ball Arsenal management, Score Calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Version | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive bowling toolkit with multiple useful features
- 📊 Excellent for tracking and comparing bowling ball arsenals
- 🎯 Accurate targeting and aiming modules
- 📚 Extensive oil pattern library with detailed lane information
- 💰 Great value for the subscription price ($10/year)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App stability issues with constant screen reloading
- 🔋 Significant battery drain on mobile devices
- 💳 Limited functionality without premium subscription
- 🔄 Requires paying twice to transfer data between platforms
- 📏 PAP measurement limitations (increments of 1 inch, no downward measurements)

**Reported bugs**

- Constant screen reloading causing app instability
- Battery drain significantly higher than other apps
- Glitches when looking up patterns in certain locations
- PAP measurement system doesn't support fractional increments
- Oil pattern database contains some inaccurate data

**Requested features**

- Score tracking and database with averages and spare percentages
- Cloud storage for multi-device access
- Ball comparison tool (side-by-side specs comparison)
- Custom multi-pin spare setups in Angles & Target tool
- Integration of ball specs into Angles and Targeting calculations


### UG Caddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ug-caddy/id6793362697)

This app helps golfers calculate wind adjustments and shot distances for any club. It features a wedge tool for precise measurements and allows users to save their custom club settings. The free version offers basic features, while a subscription unlocks advanced calculations and tools.

**Highlights:** Wind adjustment calculations, Wedge tool for precise distances, Customizable club bag, Elevation adjustments, Pin calculations, Large, high-contrast display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tenpin Toolkit free?

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

### Is UG Caddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tenpin Toolkit or UG Caddy?

UG Caddy is rated higher. Tenpin Toolkit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 870 ratings, while UG Caddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tenpin Toolkit or UG Caddy have ads?

Neither Tenpin Toolkit nor UG Caddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tenpin Toolkit or UG Caddy?

Tenpin Toolkit ships an update every 3 weeks, and UG Caddy daily. Most recently, Tenpin Toolkit was updated on November 2, 2026 and UG Caddy on October 31, 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.*