# Roundabout vs Swingtweaks

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Roundabout at 5.1K against Swingtweaks's 73. Roundabout also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Swingtweaks's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 56%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roundabout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Swingtweaks sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Roundabout against 4.7 for Swingtweaks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roundabout has 5.1K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Roundabout's written reviews are positive against 72% of Swingtweaks's.

Roundabout ships an update every 2 weeks, Swingtweaks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roundabout | Swingtweaks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roundabout-golf-gps-tracker/id1479910592/reviews) | **[4.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingtweaks/id1612839087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ponti Capital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702758426) | [Not The Shoe Guy Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612839089) |

## What reviewers say

### Roundabout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roundabout-golf-gps-tracker/id1479910592)

Improve your golf game with precise GPS data for thousands of courses, automatic shot tracking, and AI-powered club recommendations. Analyze your performance with detailed statistics and Strokes Gained analytics to lower your handicap.

**Highlights:** Golf GPS for 40,000+ courses, Automatic shot tracking with Apple Watch, AI-powered virtual caddie, Strokes Gained analytics, Intelligent scorecard, Performance statistics

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Par Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Birdie Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Statistics Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Eagle Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Par Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Statistics Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Birdie Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Eagle Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Statistics Week | $9.99 | one-time |
| Auto Shot Detection | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS and course management
- 📊 Excellent stats and analytics
- 🔍 Detailed shot tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤖 Useful Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains Apple Watch battery
- 💻 Confusing and outdated UI
- 🤯 Tedious shot editing process
- 🤔 Inaccurate shot detection

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect stroke count
- Inability to delete test rounds
- App locking up and requiring reinstall
- Sync issues between phone and watch

**Requested features**

- Add shot button for missed shots
- Customizable club selection
- Improved syncing between phone and watch
- Ability to share round data
- Localized versions (e.g. French)


### Swingtweaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingtweaks/id1612839087)

Improve your golf swing with personalized video analysis from PGA Professionals. Receive narrated feedback, targeted drills, and a custom practice plan to elevate your game. This affordable and convenient service is designed for golfers of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Personalized narrated swing analysis, Key takeaways and drill recommendations, Customized three-week practice plan, Detailed FAQ section, Video swing submission

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swingtweak (Discount 25%) | $22.49 | one-time |
| Swingtweak - 20% off | $22.99 | one-time |
| Swingtweak | $29.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roundabout free?

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

### Is Swingtweaks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roundabout or Swingtweaks?

Swingtweaks is rated higher. Roundabout averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Swingtweaks averages 4.7 from 73 ratings.

### Do Roundabout or Swingtweaks have ads?

Neither Roundabout nor Swingtweaks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roundabout or Swingtweaks?

Roundabout ships an update every 2 weeks, and Swingtweaks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roundabout was updated on October 25, 2026 and Swingtweaks on October 21, 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.*