# Roundabout vs BMK THunter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BMK THunter at none against Roundabout's 10. BMK THunter also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Roundabout's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 1) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roundabout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BMK THunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

BMK THunter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roundabout has 5.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Roundabout ships an update every 2 weeks, BMK THunter daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roundabout | BMK THunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roundabout-golf-gps-tracker/id1479910592/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bmk-thunter/id6475635366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ponti Capital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702758426) | [Melih Karakelle](https://appshunter.io/developer/737311914) |

## What reviewers say

### Roundabout

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

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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)


### BMK THunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bmk-thunter/id6475635366)

Visualize real-time air temperature data from a connected device to identify optimal conditions for launching model airplanes and gliders. Enhance your flying experience with precise environmental insights.

**Highlights:** Real-time temperature monitoring, Optimal launch timing detection, Wind speed and air pressure display (with optional sensor), Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, Seamless device integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roundabout free?

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

### Is BMK THunter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roundabout or BMK THunter?

BMK THunter is rated higher. Roundabout averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while BMK THunter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Roundabout or BMK THunter have ads?

Neither Roundabout nor BMK THunter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roundabout or BMK THunter?

Roundabout ships an update every 2 weeks, and BMK THunter daily. Most recently, Roundabout was updated on October 22, 2026 and BMK THunter on October 7, 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.*