Comparison

BIGGA vs ScaffPal

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

Head to head
About

BIGGA

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The BIGGA App brings greenkeeper education and training into the palm of your hands. Whether you’re a member of Europe’s leading professional association for golf greenkeepers or you’re interested in finding out more about what we can do for your career, the app is your one-stop-shop for everything you need. The BIGGA App has been specially-designed to give you fast access to all of the career-development opportunities available to BIGGA members, including CPD and Continue to Learn. BIGGA members form a community of 6,000 golf greenkeepers and turf professionals who have access to practical help whenever it’s needed. Members benefit from a range of comprehensive services and products that will enable you to develop as a greenkeeper and a leader, helping you to make an impact on your organisation: There’s also a dedicated HR hotline, a legal helpline and the Greenkeepers Benevolent Fund, meaning the association is here for you when times get tough. Other benefits of BIGGA membership include: • Stay Inspired and Stay Motivated: through BIGGA and the people you meet. • Continue to develop and learn throughout your career: members are automatically registered onto the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme. • L & D funding: get financial help to study: through various schemes and funds. • Improve your confidence, capability and competence as a leader: take advantage of initiatives focusing on personal and professional development. • Network, learn and socialise: visit the annual BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) and Continue to Learn, (discounted prices for members). • Knowledge is power, stay updated: Keep up with the latest industry news and membership initiatives with regular visits to the BIGGA App. Whether it’s opportunities which can help raise your confidence and skills, a chance to network with the best in the industry, volunteer opportunities to work on large events to prepare courses for leading tournaments or informative resources to help you keep up to date with the latest news in the industry, the BIGGA App is better when you log in as a member.

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ScaffPal

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ScaffPal is the all-in-one app built for scaffolders and anyone who runs a scaffolding firm. It puts the tools, updates and industry insights you need right in your pocket, so you can spend less time chasing information and more time getting the job done. Key features Industry events and updates Stay informed about upcoming events across the scaffolding sector, including major dates like ScaffEx26. No more missed opportunities or last-minute scrambling. NASC news and insights Get the latest news, views, and updates direct from the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (nasc.org.uk), alongside wider industry insights that matter to scaffolders and company owners alike. Member-only features for NASC members If you’re an NASC member, ScaffPal lets you: • Register for member-only events • Record attendance at regional meetings and AGM • Keep a clear record of your involvement Built for the trade ScaffPal is designed specifically for the scaffolding industry, with a clean, straightforward layout that works just as well on site as it does in the office. Whether you’re on the tools or running the business, ScaffPal helps you stay connected, compliant, and informed. Download ScaffPal and keep your scaffolding world in one place.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScaffPal at none against BIGGA's shown. ScaffPal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BIGGA ships an update every 3 months, ScaffPal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BIGGA versus ScaffPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIGGAScaffPal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBRITISH AND INTERNATIONAL GOLF GREENKEEPERS ASSOCIATION LIMITEDNATIONAL ACCESS & SCAFFOLDING CONFEDERATION LTD

In-app purchases

None

BIGGA

No in-app purchases

None

ScaffPal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BIGGA free?
BIGGA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScaffPal free?
ScaffPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BIGGA or ScaffPal have ads?
BIGGA shows ads; ScaffPal does not.
Which is updated more often, BIGGA or ScaffPal?
BIGGA ships an update every 3 months, and ScaffPal every 3 weeks. Most recently, BIGGA was updated on October 20, 2026 and ScaffPal on October 31, 2026.

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