# Awesome Golf Simulator vs Ace Trace

The clearest difference is monetization model: Awesome Golf Simulator at free with in-app purchases against Ace Trace's subscription. Awesome Golf Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 51%). Ace Trace's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (2K vs 279). On price, rating, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Awesome Golf Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Ace Trace sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Awesome Golf Simulator against 4.3 for Ace Trace. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ace Trace has 2K ratings behind it against 279, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Awesome Golf Simulator's written reviews are positive against 51% of Ace Trace's.

Awesome Golf Simulator ships an update monthly, Ace Trace every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Awesome Golf Simulator | Ace Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-golf-simulator/id1487825763/reviews) | **[4.3 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 279 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | #106 |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Great Detail Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487825762) | [Fitness & Sports apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848120406) |

## What reviewers say

### Awesome Golf Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-golf-simulator/id1487825763)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Transform your golf practice and play with this app, compatible with various launch monitors. Enjoy unique game modes, challenging courses, and a state-of-the-art practice facility with detailed ball flight analysis and instant feedback.

**Highlights:** Launch monitor integration, Unique golf courses, Game modes (nearest the pin, long drive), State-of-the-art practice facility, Detailed shot tracking and ball flight analysis, Instant feedback on club and ball statistics

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (Legacy) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Subscription License (Legacy) | $199.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime License | $349.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate data and tracking
- 👍 Fun and engaging games
- ⭐ Great value for the price
- 💻 Smooth performance on older devices
- 🤖 Helpful coaching and practice features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited course selection
- 🔁 Connectivity issues with launch monitors
- 🔒 Lack of offline mode and data export
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🎨 Dated or underwhelming graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects during gameplay
- Inaccurate club distance tracking
- Issues with short shot registration

**Requested features**

- More virtual golf courses
- Ability to save and review practice data
- Offline mode for reviewing past sessions
- Customizable tee box and green distances
- Multiplayer and online tournament features


### Ace Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Easily add professional-looking visual trails to videos of golf swings, disc throws, and other flying objects. Customize trace lines with various effects and add distance labels to showcase your performance.

**Highlights:** Powerful shot tracing, No tripod needed, Custom visual effects, Distance labels, Flexible tracing modes, Full customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited export | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly premium trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Ace Trace Gold | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Export | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| Ace Trace Gold | $49.99 | per year |
| Silver | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Gold | $99.99 | per year |
| 5 videos | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Videos | $11.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Gold | $119.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for disc golf content
- 👍 Customizable tracer line
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Adds professional look to videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate auto-tracking
- 🔒 Limited free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Tracer line speed issues
- Cropping problems with horizontal videos
- Inability to save videos without subscription
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to erase tracer line
- More color/style options for tracer
- Frame-by-frame controls
- Desktop version
- Improved manual editing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Awesome Golf Simulator free?

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

### Is Ace Trace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Awesome Golf Simulator or Ace Trace?

Ace Trace is rated higher. Awesome Golf Simulator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Ace Trace averages 4.3 from 2K ratings.

### Do Awesome Golf Simulator or Ace Trace have ads?

Ace Trace shows ads; Awesome Golf Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Awesome Golf Simulator or Ace Trace?

Awesome Golf Simulator ships an update monthly, and Ace Trace every 2 weeks. Most recently, Awesome Golf Simulator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ace Trace on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Awesome Golf Simulator or Ace Trace?

Awesome Golf Simulator currently peaks at #105 in the App Store charts, and Ace Trace at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*