# LOCKE vs SmoothSwing

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LOCKE at none against SmoothSwing's 1. LOCKE also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). SmoothSwing's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (12K vs 11). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LOCKE asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmoothSwing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmoothSwing has 12K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LOCKE ships an update every 2 weeks, SmoothSwing monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOCKE | SmoothSwing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locke/id1445101099/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [伟 向](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442199461) | [Thomas Turnbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514586438) |

## What reviewers say

### LOCKE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locke/id1445101099)

Control a toy quadrocopter using your device via Wi-Fi. Stream real-time video directly from the drone for an immersive flying experience.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi quadrocopter control, Real-time video transfer, Live video streaming, Drone operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmoothSwing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439)

This app offers a real-time golf shot tracer that visually tracks your ball's flight path. It also provides advanced GPS features, including club distance assistance and slope-adjusted yardage, to help you play smarter on the course.

**Highlights:** Real-time shot tracer, 360 Golf GPS, Club Assistant, PLAYS LIKE Distance (Slope Adjusted Distance), Elevation Change measurement

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmoothSwing Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate shot tracer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 One-time purchase for pro version
- 🚀 Impressive performance for a free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ball tracking, especially for high-speed shots
- 🔋 Overheating issues in hot weather
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Shot tracer not working after purchasing pro version
- GPS and map features not functioning properly
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Inability to track certain ball colors

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload and trace pre-recorded videos
- Landscape mode support
- More customization options for the shot tracer
- Improved range finder with clearer visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOCKE free?

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

### Is SmoothSwing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LOCKE or SmoothSwing?

SmoothSwing is rated higher. LOCKE averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while SmoothSwing averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do LOCKE or SmoothSwing have ads?

Neither LOCKE nor SmoothSwing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LOCKE or SmoothSwing?

LOCKE ships an update every 2 weeks, and SmoothSwing monthly. Most recently, LOCKE was updated on October 24, 2026 and SmoothSwing on October 24, 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.*