# GolfNow Compete vs ParTab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ParTab at 100% against GolfNow Compete's 45%. ParTab also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). GolfNow Compete's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ParTab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GolfNow Compete has 5.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of GolfNow Compete's written reviews are positive against 100% of ParTab's.

GolfNow Compete ships an update every 5 weeks, ParTab fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfNow Compete | ParTab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfnow-compete/id1451640918/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partab/id6783841954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 276 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GolfNow.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/411930501) | [ParTab Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783841956) |

## What reviewers say

### GolfNow Compete

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfnow-compete/id1451640918)

Enhance your golf experience with a comprehensive app for competitive play. Track scores, challenge friends, and utilize GPS features for over 30,000 courses worldwide. Improve your game with advanced stats and find local tournaments.

**Highlights:** Live leaderboards, Virtual wagers, 30,000+ course GPS, Advanced stat tracking, Live scoring for up to 8 golfers, Tournament and event search, Custom competitions

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS and yardages
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Ability to adjust pin position
- 🚀 Seamless transition from lock screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and login issues
- 🔨 Missing features from previous app
- 🔨 Inability to track 9-hole rounds
- 🔨 Can't add other players to a round
- 🔨 Limited statistics and scorecard history

**Reported bugs**

- GPS not working properly
- Auto-scoring feature not functioning
- Courses not showing up in search
- Handicap not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Advanced statistics and analytics
- Ability to edit and delete scorecards
- Support for 9-hole rounds and competitions


### ParTab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partab/id6783841954)

This app simplifies golf game management for groups, handling everything from setup to scorekeeping and payout calculations. It offers live leaderboards, customizable game formats, and even reads handwritten scorecards via QR codes. Track career stats and manage handicaps with ease.

**Highlights:** Customizable golf game formats, Live, real-time leaderboards, Automated payout calculations, Handwritten scorecard scanning via QR code, Course handicap calculation, Hole-by-hole GPS and course maps, Career stats and achievements tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GolfNow Compete free?

GolfNow Compete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ParTab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GolfNow Compete or ParTab?

ParTab is rated higher. GolfNow Compete averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while ParTab averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do GolfNow Compete or ParTab have ads?

GolfNow Compete shows ads; ParTab does not.

### Which is updated more often, GolfNow Compete or ParTab?

GolfNow Compete ships an update every 5 weeks, and ParTab fortnightly. Most recently, GolfNow Compete was updated on October 24, 2026 and ParTab on October 23, 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.*