# IONSport vs GolfONE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GolfONE at none against IONSport's 3. GolfONE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). IONSport's advantage is ratings volume (903 vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IONSport sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GolfONE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for IONSport against 4.8 for GolfONE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IONSport has 903 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of IONSport's written reviews are positive against 100% of GolfONE's.

IONSport ships an update every 9 days, GolfONE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IONSport | GolfONE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (903 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionsport/id1489506140/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfone/id6744183368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **903** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 47 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ACES Tennis Management, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205030010) | [Bleachr LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/972929381) |

## What reviewers say

### IONSport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionsport/id1489506140)

This app provides live scoring and professional statistics for various racket sports. It allows users to track every point, share live updates with followers, and offers different modes for officials and casual users. It's trusted by thousands of teams and leagues for reliable, real-time match tracking.

**Highlights:** Live point-by-point scoring, Real-time stats and momentum charts, Shareable live match links, Push notifications for match events, Chair Umpire and Crowd Scoring modes, Supports multiple racket sports

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fan Pass Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Fan Pass Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Score all matches | $349.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🚀 Efficient live scoring and stat tracking
- 🔗 Seamless ITA integration with automatic roster/schedule downloads
- 📱 Shareable links and QR codes for remote viewing
- 💼 Consolidates multiple tools (stopwatch, scorecard, scoring device)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App stops updating scores and requires reloading
- 🐛 Inconsistent live stats display and refresh issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns regarding account requirements and personal data collection
- ❌ Missing division/gender filtering in ITA results section
- ⚙️ Match format changes become unavailable after 2nd set

**Reported bugs**

- App stops updating scores and freezes after 30 seconds of operation
- Match format cannot be changed in final set (grayed out interface)
- Incorrect player serving designation after tiebreakers
- Sign-up verification email not received; account creation loop freezes
- Live stats fail to load or display inconsistently

**Requested features**

- Division and gender filtering options for ITA results
- XML export option for match files
- Net measurement capability
- Improved server tracking logic for tiebreakers


### GolfONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfone/id6744183368)

Follow live golf scores, tournament stats, and player alerts for major tours. Access exclusive video content, interviews, and highlights. Stay updated with hole and round notifications for your favorite golfers and events.

**Highlights:** Real-time golf scores, Hole and round stats, Player alerts, Exclusive interviews and highlights, Live golf tournament chat, World golf rankings & leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IONSport free?

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

### Is GolfONE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IONSport or GolfONE?

GolfONE is rated higher. IONSport averages 4.8 out of 5 from 903 ratings, while GolfONE averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do IONSport or GolfONE have ads?

IONSport shows ads; GolfONE does not.

### Which is updated more often, IONSport or GolfONE?

IONSport ships an update every 9 days, and GolfONE fortnightly. Most recently, IONSport was updated on November 3, 2026 and GolfONE on November 5, 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.*