# CORE Golf vs Random Golf Practice

The clearest difference is monetization model: Random Golf Practice at free with in-app purchases against CORE Golf's subscription. Random Golf Practice also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). CORE Golf's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CORE Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Random Golf Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CORE Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CORE Golf has 80 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of CORE Golf's written reviews are positive against 56% of Random Golf Practice's.

CORE Golf ships an update monthly, Random Golf Practice every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CORE Golf | Random Golf Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-golf-practice-drills/id1480373673/reviews)** | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-golf-practice/id1534645975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 74 MB | 488 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stat Track Technologies Lda.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444501822) | [Golf Random Practice, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534645978) |

## What reviewers say

### CORE Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-golf-practice-drills/id1480373673)

This app provides structured practice plans and performance drills for golfers looking to improve their game. It helps users track progress and schedule practice sessions effectively, moving beyond random ball striking to purposeful improvement.

**Highlights:** Structured practice plans, Performance drills, Progress tracking, Practice scheduling, Driving range companion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CORE Golf Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| CORE Golf Annual | $27.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📈 Significant handicap improvement
- 🎯 Provides practice structure and purpose
- 👍 Easy to use and well-designed
- 💡 Creates personalized practice plans
- 💯 Highly recommended for game improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- ☁️ Cloud-based programs require good connectivity
- 🤔 Lacks quick, short drills (5-15 mins)
- 🤷 Unclear training objectives at times
- ❄️ Needs drills for indoor/sim use (winter)
- 📉 Scoring system too strict for mid/high handicaps

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues prevent saving exercises
- Charged after cancellation
- Free trial issues

**Requested features**

- Add quick drills (5-15 minutes)
- Include drills for indoor/sim use
- Allow users to scale drill difficulty or adjust scoring windows
- Develop a central dashboard for performance trends
- Enable editing of logged scores


### Random Golf Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-golf-practice/id1534645975)

Enhance your golf practice with randomized shot sequences that mimic on-course play. This app guides you through changing targets after each shot, helping you visualize and improve your performance on the driving range. Track your progress and identify areas for improvement with detailed statistics and a practice journal.

**Highlights:** Randomized shot sequences, Customizable target practice, Shot rating and statistics, Practice journal, Instructional videos, User-uploaded hole photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RGP Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| RGP Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CORE Golf free?

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

### Is Random Golf Practice free?

Random Golf Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CORE Golf or Random Golf Practice?

CORE Golf is rated higher. CORE Golf averages 4.3 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Random Golf Practice averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do CORE Golf or Random Golf Practice have ads?

Neither CORE Golf nor Random Golf Practice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CORE Golf or Random Golf Practice?

CORE Golf ships an update monthly, and Random Golf Practice every 4 months. Most recently, CORE Golf was updated on October 12, 2026 and Random Golf Practice on September 8, 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.*