Comparison

GolfPass vs LIV Golf

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GolfPass

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
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The GolfPass app gives you instant, anywhere access to exclusive GolfPass originals, your favorite Golf Channel programs, and much more, all in one convenient app. Take your favorite shows and pros to the course, the office, the airport or anywhere else, and watch original series and fan-favorites from the game’s best at home or on the go. Keep the very best golf instruction close at hand, with thousands of on-demand golf tips and lessons from champion golfers like Rory McIlroy, as well as the same coaches who have helped major champions improve their game. The GolfPass app works on your mobile device or connected TV, so you can enjoy the best golf videos and get closer to your favorite professional golfers wherever you want to watch. Catch up on the best Feherty interviews, new episodes of The Conor Moore Show, The Rory & Carson Podcast and others, along with exclusive access to classic shows like Big Break, iconic moments and clips from golf’s greatest events, and much more. · Take your favorite shows anywhere you go with streaming access · Watch new, exclusive shows and clips only for GolfPass members · Stream live tournaments, updates and more · Keep your favorite instructors in your pocket with on-demand lessons and daily tips · Watch 400+ hours of instruction and start improving your game immediately Terms of Use https://www.golfpass.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy?intake=Golf&appname=GolfPass Your Privacy Choices https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/notrtoo CA Notice https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act

About

LIV Golf

Watch every shot live or on demand, follow your favorite players and teams, and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Experience the entire season with a global perspective and unique team dynamics.

Highlights
  • Live and on-demand video streaming
  • Follow favorite players and teams
  • Real-time leaderboards and standings
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes content
  • Global tournament coverage
  • Team dynamics and faster formats
Features
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The official app of LIV Golf. Watch your way With the LIV Golf app, you can watch every shot live or on demand, follow your favorite players and teams, and experience the season beyond the broadcast. Watch every shot. Live or on your time Jump into live play as it happens or go straight to on-demand replays. No waiting for highlight shows. No missing the moments that matter to you. Follow the players and teams you care about Track the world’s best golfers as individuals and as part of 13 teams competing all season long. Stay up to date with leaderboards, standings, and evolving rivalries as championships take shape. A new way to experience golf LIV Golf combines elite competition with team dynamics, faster formats, and nonstop action. The app puts you in control of how you watch, who you follow, and what you focus on. Exclusive access beyond the broadcast Get closer with behind-the-scenes moments, highlights, photos, and updates you won’t find anywhere else — during events and between tournaments. A truly global season Follow LIV Golf as it travels across the world, delivering live competition and stories from every stop on the calendar. Whether you’re watching live or catching up later, the league is always within reach. From first tee shot to final putt, the LIV Golf app is the home of the league — all season long. LIV Golf Subscription • Subscriptions: LIV Golf Season Pass (season access) and Event Pass (single event access). • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. LIV Golf Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.livgolf.com/terms-of-use LIV Golf Privacy Policy: https://www.livgolf.com/privacy-policy Long LIV Golf

Screenshots

GolfPass4 screens
LIV Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LIV Golf at none against GolfPass's shown. LIV Golf also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 46%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GolfPass sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LIV Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GolfPass against 4.8 for LIV Golf. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.5K and 4.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of GolfPass's written reviews are positive against 74% of LIV Golf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GolfPass ships an update every 4 weeks, LIV Golf weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GolfPass versus LIV Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolfPassLIV Golf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.5K ratings) — better4.8 (4.8K ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews73.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.5K — better4.8K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB81 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGolfNow.comLIV Golf, Inc.

Customer experience

GolfPass

All ratings5,499 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative46.4%

LIV Golf

All ratings4,807 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews434 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative21.0%

User reviews

GolfPass

From 5.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

LIV Golf

From 4.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app for watching LIV golf
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🔍 Comprehensive coverage of tournaments
  • 🎥 High-quality video streaming
  • 💰 Free access to watch golf

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔧 Buggy and glitchy performance
  • 🔍 Lack of leaderboard and player stats
  • 🛒 No in-app merchandise store

Bugs and requests

GolfPass

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Playlist order issues
  • Freezing/crashing when playing videos
  • Login issues, requiring repeated logins
  • Inability to access tee time credits
  • Incompatibility with iOS 16
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  • Inability to watch certain videos
  • Playback issues when casting to TV

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • TV app version for Apple TV, Roku, etc.
  • Ability to create custom playlists

LIV Golf

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Streaming issues and buffering problems
  • Difficulty connecting to Roku and other devices
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Live leaderboard and player stats
  • Ability to follow specific groups or players
  • Picture-in-picture mode for multitasking
  • Rewind and fast-forward controls

In-app purchases

5 purchases

GolfPass

Subscriptions5
  • GolfPass Video7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • GolfPass Video Trial7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • GolfPass Video7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • GolfPass+7 Days trial$119.001 Year
  • GolfPass VIP$199.991 Year
2 purchases

LIV Golf

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pass$8.991 Month
  • 2025 Season Pass$59.991 Year

Questions

Is GolfPass free?
GolfPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LIV Golf free?
LIV Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GolfPass or LIV Golf?
GolfPass is rated higher. GolfPass averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while LIV Golf averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.
Do GolfPass or LIV Golf have ads?
GolfPass shows ads; LIV Golf does not.
Which is updated more often, GolfPass or LIV Golf?
GolfPass ships an update every 4 weeks, and LIV Golf weekly. Most recently, GolfPass was updated on November 6, 2026 and LIV Golf on November 3, 2026.

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