Comparison

Pin High vs Simple Handicap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pin High

Features
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Pin High is a simple, easy-to-use application that allows you to track all of your rounds and the golf courses that you play. Features: + NEW: See what others using the app have recently shot and what courses they are playing. + NEW: A visual representation of all the golf courses you've played around the world. + Record every round of golf you play to accurately keep track of your index. + View and search all golf courses you have played. + See your overall stats and each round score/index at every golf course. + Add multiple tee boxes for each golf course. Pin High is subscription-supported. If you choose to purchase a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Terms of Use: curiouslycreative.io/terms.html

About

Simple Handicap

Track your golf handicap index for free with this easy-to-use application. It calculates your handicap based on the World Handicap System and allows you to log rounds and favorite courses. Ideal for everyday golfers seeking a simple way to manage their game.

Highlights
  • Free handicap tracking
  • World Handicap System (WHS) compliant
  • Course handicap calculation
  • Add favorite courses
  • Log golf rounds
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Best golf handicap tracker! Simple Handicap was made for the common golfer that wants to learn and track their handicap index without paying for any services. It will also calculate course handicaps. Simple Handicap is free and very easy to use. Enter your favorite courses and add rounds as you go! Based on the World Handicap System (WHS). Simple Handicap is not associated with GHIN or the USGA in general. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pin High4 screens
Simple Handicap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pin High at none against Simple Handicap's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Pin High sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Simple Handicap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pin High ships an update every 4 weeks, Simple Handicap fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pin High versus Simple Handicap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPin HighSimple Handicap
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (383 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—81.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—383 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCuriously Creative, LLCNicholas Breetz

Bugs and requests

Pin High

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Simple Handicap

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Scores disappearing after being entered
  • Login/account issues for some users

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to enter Stableford scores
  • Include course tee information
  • Provide handicap trend/history visualization

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pin High

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Simple Handicap

Subscriptions2
  • Simple Handicap Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Simple Handicap Pro (Yearly)$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Pin High free?
Pin High is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Handicap free?
Simple Handicap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pin High or Simple Handicap have ads?
Simple Handicap shows ads; Pin High does not.
Which is updated more often, Pin High or Simple Handicap?
Pin High ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simple Handicap fortnightly. Most recently, Pin High was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simple Handicap on November 3, 2026.

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