# GolfPass vs Chimera G.C.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chimera G.C. at none against GolfPass's 5. Chimera G.C. also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). GolfPass's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

GolfPass ships an update every 4 weeks, Chimera G.C. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfPass | Chimera G.C. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfpass/id1448493740/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 477 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GolfNow.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/411930501) | [Versant Sports Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637531317) |

## 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


### Chimera G.C.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimera-gc/id1660115842)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GolfPass free?

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

### Is Chimera G.C. free?

Chimera G.C. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GolfPass or Chimera G.C. have ads?

Both GolfPass and Chimera G.C. show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GolfPass or Chimera G.C.?

GolfPass ships an update every 4 weeks, and Chimera G.C. every 3 months. Most recently, GolfPass was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chimera G.C. on October 2, 2026.

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