# GolfPass vs Barstool Golf Time

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barstool Golf Time at none against GolfPass's 5. Barstool Golf Time also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). GolfPass's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 714). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GolfPass sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Barstool Golf Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GolfPass against 4.8 for Barstool Golf Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GolfPass has 5.5K ratings behind it against 714, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of GolfPass's written reviews are positive against 66% of Barstool Golf Time's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfPass | Barstool Golf Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfpass/id1448493740/reviews) | **[4.8 (714 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barstool-golf-time/id1550158305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 714 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **65.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 113 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GolfNow.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/411930501) | [Supreme Golf, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563556664) |

## What reviewers say

### GolfPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfpass/id1448493740)

Access exclusive golf content, including original series, lessons from champions, and Golf Channel programs. Watch on your mobile device or connected TV, anytime, anywhere. Improve your game with thousands of on-demand tips and insights from top professionals.

**Highlights:** Exclusive GolfPass Originals, Golf Channel Programs, On-demand Golf Tips & Lessons, Instruction from Champion Golfers, Streaming Access Anywhere, Live Tournament Updates

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GolfPass Video | $4.99 | per month |
| GolfPass Video Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| GolfPass Video | $49.99 | per year |
| GolfPass+ | $119.00 | per year |
| GolfPass VIP | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Worth every dollar
- 👍 Always on Point
- 👍 Love all these tips
- 👍 Excellent instruction videos
- 👍 Excellent and short tutorial videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Horrible App
- 🚫 Customer Support Disappoints
- 🚫 Great content; horrible app!
- 🚫 Advertising is false
- 🚫 Can't sign in to app

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist order issues
- Freezing/crashing when playing videos
- Login issues, requiring repeated logins
- Inability to access tee time credits
- Incompatibility with iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and favorite videos
- Playlist order and continue watching
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Ability to cast to TV
- Ability to track watched videos


### Barstool Golf Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barstool-golf-time/id1550158305)

Easily book tee times at numerous golf courses. Share photos, videos, and official course reviews with a community of golf enthusiasts. Discover top-rated and fun courses based on expert and user recommendations.

**Highlights:** Book tee times, Thousands of courses available, Snap photos and videos, Share official course reviews, Follow expert reviews, Discover best value courses

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great deals on tee times
- 👍 Smooth booking process
- 👍 Convenient app
- 👍 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical glitches
- 🐛 Tee time issues
- 🐛 Rewards system not working
- 🐛 Limited course selection
- 🐛 Inflated tee time prices

**Reported bugs**

- Tee time not relayed to course
- Inability to change number of players
- Rewards page not loading

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to track progress and analyze rounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GolfPass free?

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

### Is Barstool Golf Time free?

Barstool Golf Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GolfPass or Barstool Golf Time?

Barstool Golf Time is rated higher. GolfPass averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Barstool Golf Time averages 4.8 from 714 ratings.

### Do GolfPass or Barstool Golf Time have ads?

Both GolfPass and Barstool Golf Time show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GolfPass or Barstool Golf Time?

GolfPass ships an update monthly, and Barstool Golf Time monthly. Most recently, GolfPass was updated on October 18, 2026 and Barstool Golf Time on October 17, 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.*