SmoothSwing vs ChipIn Shot Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmoothSwing
This app offers a real-time golf shot tracer that visually tracks your ball's flight path. It also provides advanced GPS features, including club distance assistance and slope-adjusted yardage, to help you play smarter on the course.
- Real-time shot tracer
- 360 Golf GPS
- Club Assistant
- PLAYS LIKE Distance (Slope Adjusted Distance)
- Elevation Change measurement
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SmoothSwing • The Only Golf Shot Tracer That Works Like Magic! • The Original 360 Golf GPS ™ ► GOLF SHOT TRACER • World's First Real-Time Golf Shot Tracer! • Must use white color golf balls. • Exposure to direct sunlight on a hot day for a long period of time can eventually cause device to become warm. UNSUPPORTED DEVICES *iPhone8, *iPhone 8 Plus, *iPhone X ► GOLF GPS • Club Assistant Set how far you hit each club in your bag. Every time you zoom in Club Assistant shows you where you should expect the ball to end up for each club (based on the PLAYS LIKE Distance). • PLAYS LIKE Distance PLAYS LIKE Distance provides a measurement which compensates for uphill and downhill shots. (PLAYS LIKE Distance is also known as Slope Adjusted Distance.) • ↑/↓ Elevation Change ↑/↓ Elevation Change provides a measurement of the vertical distance, up or down, from where you are standing to the target. Terms Of Service https://www.smoothswingapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy https://www.smoothswingapp.com/privacy-policy
ChipIn Shot Tracker
This app provides a powerful launch monitor experience using your phone's camera. Track shot data, improve your game with detailed analytics, and even play virtual courses. It's designed for golfers of all levels, offering precise distance control without expensive hardware.
- Camera-based launch monitor
- Precise shot data tracking
- Game improvement analytics
- Apple Watch integration
- Virtual course connectivity
- Indoor/outdoor practice modes
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Turn your iPhone into a golf launch monitor. Set it on a tripod, swing, and see your pro-level data on every shot, at the range or into a net at home. GolfTrak is now ChipIn Shot Tracker. Same tracking, same account, same shot history. New name. EVERY SWING, MEASURED • Carry and total distance • Ball speed and club speed • Launch angle and launch direction • Spin rate and smash factor No sensors and no extra hardware. Just your iPhone's camera. KNOW EVERY CLUB IN YOUR BAG Every shot is saved club by club. See your average, long and short for each club, where your misses go, and how your numbers change over time. Is your 7-iron really your 7-iron? Now you'll know. PRACTICE WHERE YOU PRACTICE Driving range, hitting net, enclosure, indoors or outdoors. Choose your setup and the app guides you through it. SET UP IN MINUTES Follow our easy guide and you're hitting in under 3 minutes on average. For the best results, use a small tripod that goes as low as 6 inches. A stack of books works in a pinch. YOUR NUMBERS ON YOUR WRIST With Apple Watch, each shot's numbers appear on your wrist in real time, so you can stay in your rhythm. PLAY CHIPIN GAMES Make practice fun. Hit real shots with your own club and ball, and watch them play out in ChipIn games on a second screen: your iPad, laptop or monitor, or stream to your TV. Your iPhone tracks every shot from behind you while the game plays at chipin.golf. • Red Rock Challenge: Perfect your chip game in a desert canyon • Paradise Pin: Get closest to the pin on an island green • Bullseye Blast: Six shots. Six targets. Can you hit them all? Games are free to play. No simulator required. FREE TO START Download free and try PRO features free for 7 days. CHIPIN PRO SUBSCRIPTION ChipIn PRO is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial ends when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SmoothSwing at 4.8 against ChipIn Shot Tracker's 4.4. SmoothSwing also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 380) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ChipIn Shot Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SmoothSwing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmoothSwing has 12K ratings behind it against 380, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SmoothSwing's written reviews are positive against 47% of ChipIn Shot Tracker's.
SmoothSwing ships an update monthly, ChipIn Shot Tracker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | SmoothSwing | ChipIn Shot Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) — better | 4.4 (380 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews — better | 47.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 380 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 903 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Thomas Turnbull | Golftrak, Inc. |
Customer experience
SmoothSwing
ChipIn Shot Tracker
User reviews
SmoothSwing
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate shot tracer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 One-time purchase for pro version
- 🚀 Impressive performance for a free app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent ball tracking, especially for high-speed shots
- 🔋 Overheating issues in hot weather
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance for some users
ChipIn Shot Tracker
From 380 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Innovative phone-based launch monitor technology
- 💰 Affordable alternative to expensive launch monitors
- 📊 Accurate shot tracking and distance measurements
- ⚙️ Easy setup and intuitive user interface
- 🔗 Seamless integration with E6 Connect and GSPro
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes after shot registration
- ❌ Inconsistent ball detection and recognition
- 📍 Requires precise phone positioning and setup
- 🌞 Poor performance in outdoor/bright conditions
- ❓ Inaccurate distance and speed measurements
Bugs and requests
SmoothSwing
Reported bugs
4 issues- Shot tracer not working after purchasing pro version
- GPS and map features not functioning properly
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Inability to track certain ball colors
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to upload and trace pre-recorded videos
- Landscape mode support
- More customization options for the shot tracer
- Improved range finder with clearer visuals
ChipIn Shot Tracker
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes immediately after shot is registered
- Ball detection fails repeatedly despite proper setup
- E6 Connect linking issues and disconnections
- Subscription not recognized after purchase
- Server error when creating account
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- App force closes during shot tracking
- Unable to stabilize phone when positioned behind ball
- Shot data not being saved or displayed
- Update notifications but unable to update app
- AI-only customer support with no human response
- Inconsistent accuracy across different shot types
Requested features
10 requests- Proper free trial with full feature access (14+ days)
- Larger, more readable fonts for outdoor use
- Offline functionality without internet requirement
- Better ball detection for foam/colored balls
- Carry distance vs total distance toggle option
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- Swing direction accuracy improvements
- Longer delay between ball placement and swing detection
- Shot history accessible without paid subscription
- Portal access for free trial users
- Support for older iPhone models
In-app purchases
SmoothSwing
- SmoothSwing Pro$9.99
ChipIn Shot Tracker
- GolfTrak PRO - Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- GolfTrak PRO + E6 - Monthly$29.991 Month
- GolfTrak PRO - Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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- GolfTrak PRO + E6 - Annual$199.991 Year
Questions
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