# U.S. Open AR vs LIV Golf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LIV Golf at 74% against U.S. Open AR's 27%. LIV Golf also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 426). U.S. Open AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LIV Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. U.S. Open AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

LIV Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LIV Golf has 4.8K ratings behind it against 426, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of U.S. Open AR's written reviews are positive against 74% of LIV Golf's.

U.S. Open AR ships an update every 2 weeks, LIV Golf weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | U.S. Open AR | LIV Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-open-ar/id1461901906/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liv-golf/id1667210155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 426 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Golf Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/319204553) | [LIV Golf, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633734950) |

## What reviewers say

### U.S. Open AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-open-ar/id1461901906)

Experience golf championships like never before with augmented reality. Follow players, replay shots in 3D, and explore historic golf artifacts. Immerse yourself in the U.S. Open and U.S. Women's Open events with interactive features.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality 3D hole views, Live player tracking in AR, Replay shots in near real-time, Player performance comparison, 360° museum tour of golf history, Heatmap for shot comparison

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cool course experience
- 🚀 Great visuals
- 💡 Engaging way to view golf event

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work/crashes
- 🤔 Confusing/not user-friendly
- 🤷‍♀️ Lacks key features (leaderboard, player tracking)

**Reported bugs**

- Camera access issues
- Inability to navigate/interact with app
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Update app for 2023 tournament
- Improve player tracking and shot visualization
- Add more data and analytics


### LIV Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liv-golf/id1667210155)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $8.99 | per month |
| 2025 Season Pass | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U.S. Open AR free?

U.S. Open AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LIV Golf free?

LIV Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, U.S. Open AR or LIV Golf?

LIV Golf is rated higher. U.S. Open AR averages 4.1 out of 5 from 426 ratings, while LIV Golf averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do U.S. Open AR or LIV Golf have ads?

Neither U.S. Open AR nor LIV Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, U.S. Open AR or LIV Golf?

U.S. Open AR ships an update every 2 weeks, and LIV Golf weekly. Most recently, U.S. Open AR was updated on November 3, 2026 and LIV Golf on November 3, 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.*