ES Range vs NewGolf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ES Range
Improve your golf game with detailed swing data like smash factor, club speed, and launch angle. Track your progress, play fun games, and utilize video analysis. This app requires a compatible launch monitor.
- Swing data collection (smash factor, speeds, angles)
- Cloud data storage and review
- Accurate yardages with GPS
- In-app video analysis
- Voice recognition for club changes
- Challenging games and modes
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Practice like the pros at your favorite facility. Know your swing data like smash factor, club speed, ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, and distance on every shot. Store your data in the cloud and review/download at your leisure. Get accurate yardages using the Range GPS function. Play fun games and challenges. Use the in-app video feature and MUCH MORE! KNOW YOUR NUMBERS! The Range app includes: Range session data collection Sessions logs to view or send data Club averages for gapping distances Voice recognition allows for easy changing of clubs Video capabilities with voice controls Challenges games GPS Satellite View Note: This is a companion app for the ES14, ESB1 and Patriot Launch Monitors.
NewGolf
Transform your phone into a golf launch monitor using AI to analyze your swing. Track key metrics like swing speed, ball speed, and distance without any extra equipment. Share your performance data with friends and family.
- AI-powered swing analysis
- No extra equipment required
- Calculates swing speed, ball speed, and distance
- Records and analyzes golf swings
- Shareable performance data
- Tested against high-end monitors
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NewGolf: Golf Launch Monitor Ever dreamed you could analyze your swing anytime, anywhere - but couldn’t find affordable launch monitors? Created by an ex-college golfer, the NewGolf App uses artificial intelligence to transform your phone into a golf launch monitor. NO EXTRA EQUIPMENT REQUIRED With a simple click of a button, the NewGolf App records your swing and calculates your Swing Speed, Ball Speed, Launch Angle, Attack Angle, Carry Distance, Total Distance, Dynamic Loft and more. NewGolf is meant to be shared with your friends. Head to the golf course with your buddy and record each other’s swings. Once you have your data, easily share it with other friends and family via social media and messages. NewGolf has been rigorously tested against a high-end launch monitor and has consistently produced similar data, for a fraction of the cost. NOTE** The app currently works with white golf balls, NO EXTRA EQUIPTMENT is required. TERMS OF SERVICE https://newgolfonline.com/terms-of-service/ PRIVACY POLICY https://newgolfonline.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
ES Range and NewGolf both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of ES Range's written reviews are positive against 0% of NewGolf's. ES Range also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. NewGolf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. ES Range asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for ES Range against 3.4 for NewGolf. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of ES Range's written reviews are positive against 0% of NewGolf's.
ES Range ships an update monthly, NewGolf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ES Range | NewGolf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (12 ratings) | 3.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ernest Sports, Inc | Newgolf |
Customer experience
ES Range
NewGolf
In-app purchases
ES Range
No in-app purchases
NewGolf
- Monthly plan$8.991 Month
