# CatchStat vs Side Game Golf

The clearest difference is rating: Side Game Golf at 5.0 against CatchStat's 4.2. Side Game Golf also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). CatchStat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Side Game Golf sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CatchStat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Side Game Golf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CatchStat has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CatchStat ships an update every 3 months, Side Game Golf every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CatchStat | Side Game Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchstat/id1470488683/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-game-golf/id6762037951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CatchStat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470488682) | [Camilo Aleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892613969) |

## What reviewers say

### CatchStat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchstat/id1470488683)

Follow live fishing tournaments, receive real-time updates on catches and releases, and view standings and payout information directly from your mobile device. Access detailed team data and stay informed about your favorite competitions.

**Highlights:** Live tournament following, Push notifications for catches/releases, Live standings, Payout information, Detailed team information, Account login

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Side Game Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-game-golf/id6762037951)

This app manages golf group competitions, tracking scores, handicaps, and leaderboards in real-time for various formats. It supports multi-day trips, weekly clubs, and single rounds, offering detailed match summaries and course data.

**Highlights:** Hole-by-hole score entry, Automatic handicap calculation, Live leaderboards with push notifications, Multiple game formats (Stroke Play, Skins, Best Ball, Ryder Cup), Support for over 30,000 golf courses, Offline-tolerant scoring, Spectator TV mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $139.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $140.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $142.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $144.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $145.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $146.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $147.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $148.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $149.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $150.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CatchStat free?

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

### Is Side Game Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CatchStat or Side Game Golf?

Side Game Golf is rated higher. CatchStat averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Side Game Golf averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CatchStat or Side Game Golf have ads?

Neither CatchStat nor Side Game Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CatchStat or Side Game Golf?

CatchStat ships an update every 3 months, and Side Game Golf every 6 weeks. Most recently, CatchStat was updated on September 27, 2026 and Side Game Golf on September 10, 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.*