# Golf Magazine vs U.S. Open AR

The clearest difference is rating: Golf Magazine at 4.8 against U.S. Open AR's 4.1. U.S. Open AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. U.S. Open AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golf Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 660 and 426 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Golf Magazine's written reviews are positive against 27% of U.S. Open AR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Golf Magazine ships an update every 5 months, U.S. Open AR every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Magazine | U.S. Open AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (660 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-magazine/id1424296586/reviews)** | [4.1 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-open-ar/id1461901906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **660** | 426 |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **26.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EB Golf Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424296585) | [United States Golf Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/319204553) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-magazine/id1424296586)

This app offers a digital version of a leading golf magazine, featuring expert instruction, interviews with renowned golfers, and product reviews. It celebrates the sport with vibrant visuals and insightful articles, providing inspiration and practical advice for golfers of all levels.

**Highlights:** Expert golf instruction, Interviews with renowned golfers, Product reviews, Inspirational golf stories, Luxury golf experiences, Vibrant visuals

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golf Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Golf Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| March 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dec 2019 - Jan 2020(ID:668867) | $4.99 | one-time |
| November / December 2020 | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2021 | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2023 (id:728654) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mar-26 (pp:1143048) | $4.99 | one-time |


### U.S. Open AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-open-ar/id1461901906)

Experience golf championships like never before with augmented reality. Follow players, replay shots in 3D, and explore historic golf artifacts. Immerse yourself in the U.S. Open and U.S. Women's Open events with interactive features.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality 3D hole views, Live player tracking in AR, Replay shots in near real-time, Player performance comparison, 360° museum tour of golf history, Heatmap for shot comparison

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cool course experience
- 🚀 Great visuals
- 💡 Engaging way to view golf event

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work/crashes
- 🤔 Confusing/not user-friendly
- 🤷‍♀️ Lacks key features (leaderboard, player tracking)

**Reported bugs**

- Camera access issues
- Inability to navigate/interact with app
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Update app for 2023 tournament
- Improve player tracking and shot visualization
- Add more data and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Magazine free?

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

### Is U.S. Open AR free?

U.S. Open AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Magazine or U.S. Open AR?

Golf Magazine is rated higher. Golf Magazine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 660 ratings, while U.S. Open AR averages 4.1 from 426 ratings.

### Do Golf Magazine or U.S. Open AR have ads?

Neither Golf Magazine nor U.S. Open AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Magazine or U.S. Open AR?

Golf Magazine ships an update every 5 months, and U.S. Open AR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Golf Magazine was updated on November 6, 2026 and U.S. Open AR on November 6, 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.*