Comparison

Golf Data Lab vs Virtual Caddie

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

Head to head

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About

Golf Data Lab

This app allows GDL subscribers to record individual golf shots offline. Once your round is finished, it syncs with your online database when a connection is available. It's designed for detailed performance analysis.

Highlights

Offline shot recording
Automatic data upload
Online database integration
Individual performance analysis
Subscriber exclusive access

Features

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For the exclusive use of GDL subscribers only, this App provides offline functionality for our individual shot recording programme. Once the round is completed, it uploads and integrates with your online database when the phone is next on 3G/4G/WiFi.

About

Virtual Caddie

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Please note that this app is available for free as part of the 'Virtual Caddie' Membership Package. A code required on initial login will be sent to all Members users when they upgrade to our Premium package. Currently the app's functionality includes: Shot Shaping Wedge Distance Control Par Tracker Birdie Tracker Additional features & functionality to be added soon.

Screenshots

Golf Data Lab3 screens

Virtual Caddie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Golf Data Lab at 9.0 against Virtual Caddie's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf Data Lab ships an update every 14 months, Virtual Caddie every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

Golf Data Lab versus Virtual Caddie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Golf Data Lab	Virtual Caddie
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 14 months — better	Every 18 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	8 MB	40 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Golf Performance Analysis Ltd	MBH Consultancy Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Golf Data Lab

No in-app purchases

None

Virtual Caddie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Golf Data Lab free?

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

Is Virtual Caddie free?

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

Do Golf Data Lab or Virtual Caddie have ads?

Neither Golf Data Lab nor Virtual Caddie shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Golf Data Lab or Virtual Caddie?

Golf Data Lab ships an update every 14 months, and Virtual Caddie every 18 months. Most recently, Golf Data Lab was updated on November 2, 2026 and Virtual Caddie on November 7, 2026.