# Golfer vs Simple Handicap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Golfer at none against Simple Handicap's 2. Golfer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Simple Handicap's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (382 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Handicap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Golfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golfer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Handicap has 382 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Golfer ships an update every 4 months, Simple Handicap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golfer | Simple Handicap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfer/id1511336142/reviews)** | [4.7 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handicap/id1521336140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **382** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gordon Thomson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460719625) | [Nicholas Breetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521336142) |

## What reviewers say

### Golfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfer/id1511336142)

This app simplifies golf handicap calculations for groups and courses. It offers quick access to handicaps for any tee, allowing users to organize friends, family, or league players and favorite courses. Data is saved locally and on iCloud for access across devices.

**Highlights:** Group player setup, Course and tee organization, Rapid handicap access, Local and iCloud data saving, Cross-device data synchronization, New interface for easier access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Handicap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handicap/id1521336140)

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.

**Highlights:** Free handicap tracking, World Handicap System (WHS) compliant, Course handicap calculation, Add favorite courses, Log golf rounds, Easy to use interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Handicap Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Simple Handicap Pro (Yearly) | $7.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward interface
- 👍 Accurate handicap calculations
- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Handicap not calculating correctly for some users
- 🔍 Unable to find/add certain golf courses
- 🔒 Concerns about credit card requirement and data privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Scores disappearing after being entered
- Login/account issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Add ability to enter Stableford scores
- Include course tee information
- Provide handicap trend/history visualization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golfer free?

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

### Is Simple Handicap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golfer or Simple Handicap?

Golfer is rated higher. Golfer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simple Handicap averages 4.7 from 382 ratings.

### Do Golfer or Simple Handicap have ads?

Simple Handicap shows ads; Golfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golfer or Simple Handicap?

Golfer ships an update every 4 months, and Simple Handicap fortnightly. Most recently, Golfer was updated on October 18, 2026 and Simple Handicap on October 20, 2026.

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