# GolfPass vs Independence GC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Independence GC at none against GolfPass's 5. Independence GC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 16.4). GolfPass's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price 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. Independence GC asks for nothing beyond the download.

GolfPass ships an update monthly, Independence GC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfPass | Independence GC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GolfNow.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/411930501) | [Club Caddie Holdings Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533396285) |

## 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


### Independence GC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/independence-gc/id1661910646)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GolfPass free?

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

### Is Independence GC free?

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

### Do GolfPass or Independence GC have ads?

GolfPass shows ads; Independence GC does not.

### Which is updated more often, GolfPass or Independence GC?

GolfPass ships an update monthly, and Independence GC every 2 months. Most recently, GolfPass was updated on October 18, 2026 and Independence GC on October 10, 2026.

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