Putt vs GolfXplore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Putt
Effortlessly track golf scores for individuals, groups, and club competitions. Features include automatic handicap calculations, live leaderboards, and support for numerous game formats. Offers advanced stats and historical insights with an optional premium subscription.
- Effortless scoring for rounds
- Automatic course handicap calculation
- Group and seasonal leaderboard tracking
- Club competition management
- Support for 34 game formats
- Live mobile and TV leaderboards
- Access to all South African golf courses
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Scoring made simple. Whether you're a casual golfer, part of a regular group, or playing in weekly club competitions - Putt makes scoring effortless, social, and lightning-fast. Join thousands of golfers across South Africa using Putt to track rounds, manage groups, and run entire club competitions - all in one beautifully simple app. For everyday golfers: - Score your rounds in just a few taps - Automatically calculate points using your course handicap - Track basic stats like birdies, pars, and more - Play solo or with friends - Access every golf course in South Africa For groups: - Create and manage your own golf group - Track seasonal leaderboards across rounds - See performance-to-par stats across all members - Compare scores, trends, and bragging rights - Play from any course, any time For clubs: - Fully manage club competitions, from weeklies to club champs - Support for 34 game formats, including Betterball, Medal, Alliance, Scramble, and more - Automatic playing handicap calculations - Live leaderboards on mobile and TV - Dedicated tools to make every round seamless Why Putt? - Clean, distraction-free design - Lightning-fast scoring - no clutter, no nonsense - Built for golf groups, clubs, and the everyday golfer - Trusted alternative to bulky apps like ScoreCapture - Built in South Africa. Supports all local courses. Go Premium (optional): - Unlock advanced stats, side games, and historical performance insights with a Putt Premium subscription. Stop wasting time on bloated scoring apps. Download Putt today and enjoy golf the way it was meant to be - simple, social, and stress-free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
GolfXplore
Discover and explore golf courses across South Africa with detailed information, special offers, and upcoming events. Track your golfing achievements and connect with other players. This app simplifies planning your next golf tour.
- Comprehensive golf course directory
- Detailed course information
- Green fee insights
- Membership options
- Special offers and events
- User reviews and ratings
- Golfing conquest tracking
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Discover golf courses across South Africa, all in one place. GolfXplore makes it easy for golfers to explore courses, compare green fees, view facilities, and access important course information without endless searching or phone calls. Whether you're planning a golf trip, looking for a new course to play, or tracking the courses you've conquered, GolfXplore gives you direct access to the information you need. Features Explore golf courses across South Africa View green fees and membership information Access contact details and facilities Discover specials and upcoming events Browse course photos and reviews Track the courses you’ve played Save your favourite courses Built for golfers who love discovering new courses. Golf Course Owners Want to showcase your course on GolfXplore? We’d love to hear from you. Contact the GolfXplore team at admin@golfxplore.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GolfXplore at none against Putt's 2. GolfXplore also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Putt's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Putt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. GolfXplore asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Putt against 5.0 for GolfXplore. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Putt's written reviews are positive against 100% of GolfXplore's.
Putt ships an update every 8 days, GolfXplore monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Putt | GolfXplore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Silverstag Consulting (Pty) Ltd | GolfXplore (Pty) Ltd |
Customer experience
Putt
GolfXplore
In-app purchases
Putt
- Monthly$2.491 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$25.491 Year
GolfXplore
No in-app purchases








