Comparison

GolfPass vs Anchor

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

Anchor

Features
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Anchor is private swim coaching, made simple. Connect with real swim coaches — book a session, message your coach, and track progress, all in one app. For Swimmers & Parents: - Browse verified swim coaches by location and price - Book sessions in seconds — no calls, no back-and-forth texts - Message your coach directly in-app - Track progress with session recaps after every lesson - See your swimmer's development over time, not just a schedule For Coaches: - Set your own pricing and availability - Get discovered by families actively looking for a swim coach - Manage bookings, payments, and messaging in one place - Build your reputation with every session Whether you're training for a meet, learning to swim, or looking for consistent, quality coaching — Anchor makes it easy to find the right fit. More sports coming soon.

Screenshots

GolfPass4 screens
Anchor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anchor at none against GolfPass's 5. Anchor also leads on ads (none vs shown). GolfPass's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.1). On price and update cadence 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. Anchor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GolfPass ships an update every 4 weeks, Anchor monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GolfPass versus Anchor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolfPassAnchor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGolfNow.comMyo Paing

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

Anchor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Anchor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GolfPass free?
GolfPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anchor free?
Anchor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GolfPass or Anchor have ads?
GolfPass shows ads; Anchor does not.
Which is updated more often, GolfPass or Anchor?
GolfPass ships an update every 4 weeks, and Anchor monthly. Most recently, GolfPass was updated on November 2, 2026 and Anchor on October 25, 2026.

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