HackMotion Golf vs Nova by Open Launch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HackMotion Golf
This app analyzes your golf swing using a wearable wrist sensor. It provides real-time audio biofeedback and visualizes your wrist movements, helping you understand and improve your game. Store your swing data and track progress over time.
- Wrist movement analysis
- Real-time audio biofeedback
- 3D hand model visualization
- Automatic swing detection
- Swing phase detection
- Session and swing data storage
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HackMotion Golf app is used together with the HackMotion Golf wearable wrist sensor. HackMotion Golf wrist sensor uses motion-tracking technology to capture wrist movements during the golf swing. HackMotion Golf app allows you to visualize HackMotion Golf sensor data and provide real-time audio biofeedback. Main features include: • Wrist flexion/extension • Wrist radial/ulnar deviation • Real-time 3D hand model • Automatic swing detection • Automatic swing phase detection (address, top, impact) • User-adjustable audio biofeedback • Wrist data graphs • Session & swing data storage & database Put on the wrist sensor and power up. Open the HackMotion Golf app, choose training mode, start a new session and calibrate your sensor. The system automatically detects golf swings and stores the information related to the wrist motion. HackMotion wrist sensor is intended for golf coaches and advanced golf players. Note: You need to connect to the HackMotion Golf wrist sensor to use the main features of the app. More info: www.hackmotion.com
Nova by Open Launch
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Golf Simulation, Simplified Set up your NOVA launch monitor and get ready to play. Follow the guided setup, connect to Wi-Fi, and explore your shot library with ball speed, launch angles, and spin measurements. GET STARTED WITH NOVA The setup guide walks you through powering your NOVA, understanding its status lights, connecting to Wi-Fi, pairing your device, choosing a suitable golf ball, and positioning your NOVA for practice. EXPLORE YOUR SHOT DATA Browse your Shot Library and open individual shots to see their measurements. Review ball speed, vertical and horizontal launch angles, total spin, and spin axis, with expanded shot details in the dashboard and library. CHECK YOUR CONNECTION View device details and status, revisit the setup guide, and find help with simulator connections through the Integration Guide. Requires a NOVA launch monitor, an Open Launch account, and an internet connection. Simulator integrations require compatible third-party software and any applicable licenses. Simulator availability and system requirements vary by platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HackMotion Golf at every 5 days against Nova by Open Launch's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HackMotion Golf ships an update every 5 days, Nova by Open Launch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HackMotion Golf | Nova by Open Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (417 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 417 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 234 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HackMotion | Open Launch LLC |
Bugs and requests
HackMotion Golf
Reported bugs
8 issues- Drill practice mode stops recording
- Won't connect after changing phones
- Customer support ignored tickets/emails
- Vibration feedback feature stopped working
- Less swings captured after app updates
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- Swings not being detected
- App currently doesn’t work (No login possible, Internal Error)
- Landscape mode no longer available on iPhone (Version 4.0.0)
Requested features
4 requests- More short game drills
- More drills for anywhere practice
- Putting updates
- More short game drills which can be practiced anywhere
Nova by Open Launch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HackMotion Golf
No in-app purchases
Nova by Open Launch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HackMotion Golf free?
Is Nova by Open Launch free?
Do HackMotion Golf or Nova by Open Launch have ads?
Which is updated more often, HackMotion Golf or Nova by Open Launch?
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