# GolfPass vs Access By Troon

The clearest difference is rating: GolfPass at 4.8 against Access By Troon's 3.5. GolfPass also leads on ratings volume (5.5K vs 31) and review sentiment (46% vs 22%). Access By Troon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

GolfPass holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GolfPass has 5.5K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of GolfPass's written reviews are positive against 22% of Access By Troon's.

GolfPass ships an update monthly, Access By Troon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfPass | Access By Troon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfpass/id1448493740/reviews)** | [3.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-by-troon/id6478172356/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 113 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GolfNow.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/411930501) | [Troon Golf, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461098495) |

## 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


### Access By Troon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-by-troon/id6478172356)

Book tee times at Troon-managed golf courses, earn rewards, and enjoy mobile check-in. Upgrade for exclusive rates and faster rewards. Play more, earn more with this golf booking app.

**Highlights:** Book tee times, Earn rewards points, Mobile check-in, Secure payment, Invite friends, Exclusive rates (Premium)

**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 Access By Troon free?

Access By Troon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GolfPass or Access By Troon?

GolfPass is rated higher. GolfPass averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Access By Troon averages 3.5 from 31 ratings.

### Do GolfPass or Access By Troon have ads?

GolfPass shows ads; Access By Troon does not.

### Which is updated more often, GolfPass or Access By Troon?

GolfPass ships an update monthly, and Access By Troon fortnightly. Most recently, GolfPass was updated on October 18, 2026 and Access By Troon on October 2, 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.*