Comparison

SwingCast vs Rypstick

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

Head to head
About

SwingCast

This camera app helps athletes refine their technique in swing-based sports like golf. It offers AI-powered automatic recording, multi-angle capture, and detailed video analysis tools for performance improvement.

Highlights
  • AI-powered automatic video recording
  • Multi-angle capture with device synchronization
  • Voice navigation and commands
  • Video casting to Chromecast
  • Side-by-side and overlaid video comparison
  • Video editing tools (drawing, cropping)
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SwingCast is a Camera app ideal for perfecting your technique in swing based sports. While primarily designed for capturing the Golf swing, SwingCast also works well with other swing technique based sports with its ability to customize recording lengths, speeds, and iterations. Features of SwingCast include: - Synchronization between multiple iOS devices: Capture your swing from multiple camera angles simultaneously. - AI-powered Automatic Video Recording: Simply start your swing and SwingCast will automatically record it. Triggered by either motion detection (motion-start), face positioning (face-start), or voice commands (voice-start). - Voice Navigation: Utilize voice commands (in addition to manual controls) to navigate the app. This lets you stand away from the device while still controlling the app. - Video casting from one device to another device and/or onto a Google Chromecast. - Customizable instant playback and iterations settings. - Video Analysis: Side-by-Side and overlaid video comparison between any two videos. - Tools for video editing such as drawing and video cropping. SwingCast supports two different modes: Standalone Mode: In standalone mode, the user uses only one device to record and has the option of viewing the video by itself or comparing it side by side with an imported model swing video. The viewer can watch both options on either the device itself or a Google Chromecast. Linked Mode: Uses two devices with one set as the Main Device and the other set as the Extension Camera. In linked mode, you can take footage from both the Main Device and the Extension Camera and watch them side by side on one screen. Alternatively, you can opt to just take video from the Extension Camera and watch it by itself or compare it to a preset model swing (these options are especially useful for putting). Any videos taken in this mode will be displayed on the Main Device screen or casted to a Google Chromecast.

About

Rypstick

Enhance your golf swing speed and distance with guided training protocols and swing fix videos. Track your progress with a baseline test and achieve longer drives and lower scores. Train conveniently from your phone.

Highlights
  • Baseline swing speed test
  • Guided training protocols
  • Swing fix videos
  • Distance tracking
  • Auditory release point training
  • Progress monitoring
Features
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The Rypstick Training App has made picking up speed and distance even easier with Rypstick. Gain major speed with our step-by-step guide, training from the convenience of your phone. With the Rypstick Training App you’ll start to HIT LONGER DRIVES and SHOOT LOWER SCORES! SET YOUR BASELINE The Rypstick Training App will prompt you through a baseline test to determine your starting swing speed and will predict your carry and total, distance based on your clubhead speed. Setting your initial baseline is important to track your progress while training with the Rypstick and Training App. RYPSTICK TRAINING PROTOCOLS The Rypstick Training Protocols, designed by PGA Teacher of the Year, Dr. Luke Benoit, will transform your swing speed, helping you pick up MAJOR distance. The Rypstick is versatile unlike any other training aid, with a full-length shaft, 8 weight combinations, and an auditory swishing sound that helps you train your release point precisely where you need it. By training with the Rypstick for just 15 minutes, 3x per week, you can pick up 15-25 yards added to your driving distance. Every MPH of added clubhead speed, you’ll gain 3 yards of extra distance! The Rypstick Training App makes following the exercises easy and attainable. SWING FIX VIDEOS The Rypstick Team believes it’s important to not only hit the ball farther, but straighter as well. Founder & President Dr. Luke Benoit has created training videos to help you fix your common swing flaw in a matter of minutes. TRUSTED ON AND OFF THE COURSE Rypstick and our Training App are used by 100 Tour Players, 1000’s of PGA Professionals, and have been featured in Golf Digest, GolfWRX, and MyGolfSpy. PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE: Please use buttons on the welcome screen of the app, or use the following links: https://rypstick.com/pages/privacy-policy https://rypstick.com/pages/terms-of-service

Screenshots

SwingCast4 screens
Rypstick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwingCast at 100% against Rypstick's 41%. SwingCast also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Rypstick's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rypstick sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. SwingCast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SwingCast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rypstick has 1.9K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SwingCast's written reviews are positive against 41% of Rypstick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwingCast ships an update every 9 months, Rypstick every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SwingCast versus Rypstick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwingCastRypstick
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.7 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better41.3% of reviews
Number of ratings111.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey ZhouRypstick Golf LLC

Customer experience

SwingCast

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rypstick

All ratings1,861 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral12.0%
Negative46.7%

Bugs and requests

SwingCast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rypstick

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to enter baseline speed
  • Countdown disappearing during workouts
  • Syncing issues between app and radar

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to track previous swing speeds
  • Better integration with radar device
  • Customizable training plans
  • Beginner-friendly onboarding

In-app purchases

None

SwingCast

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rypstick

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is SwingCast free?
SwingCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rypstick free?
Rypstick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SwingCast or Rypstick?
SwingCast is rated higher. SwingCast averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Rypstick averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do SwingCast or Rypstick have ads?
Neither SwingCast nor Rypstick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwingCast or Rypstick?
SwingCast ships an update every 9 months, and Rypstick every 2 weeks. Most recently, SwingCast was updated on September 18, 2026 and Rypstick on October 16, 2026.

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