Golf Handicapper vs Simple Handicap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Golf Handicapper
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A simple utility to track Golf Handicaps utilizing the standard index and trend system.
Simple Handicap
Track your golf handicap index for free with this easy-to-use application. It calculates your handicap based on the World Handicap System and allows you to log rounds and favorite courses. Ideal for everyday golfers seeking a simple way to manage their game.
- Free handicap tracking
- World Handicap System (WHS) compliant
- Course handicap calculation
- Add favorite courses
- Log golf rounds
- Easy to use interface
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Best golf handicap tracker! Simple Handicap was made for the common golfer that wants to learn and track their handicap index without paying for any services. It will also calculate course handicaps. Simple Handicap is free and very easy to use. Enter your favorite courses and add rounds as you go! Based on the World Handicap System (WHS). Simple Handicap is not associated with GHIN or the USGA in general. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Golf Handicapper at none against Simple Handicap's 2. Golf Handicapper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. Simple Handicap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Golf Handicapper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Golf Handicapper ships an update monthly, Simple Handicap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Golf Handicapper | Simple Handicap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (382 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 382 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bryan Dunbar | Nicholas Breetz |
Bugs and requests
Golf Handicapper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Simple Handicap
Reported bugs
2 issues- Scores disappearing after being entered
- Login/account issues for some users
Requested features
3 requests- Add ability to enter Stableford scores
- Include course tee information
- Provide handicap trend/history visualization
In-app purchases
Golf Handicapper
No in-app purchases
Simple Handicap
- Simple Handicap Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Simple Handicap Pro (Yearly)$7.991 Year
Questions
Is Golf Handicapper free?
Is Simple Handicap free?
Do Golf Handicapper or Simple Handicap have ads?
Which is updated more often, Golf Handicapper or Simple Handicap?
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