SmoothSwing vs Shell RIDE
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
Shell RIDE
This app connects to specific e-scooters via Bluetooth to display real-time ride data like speed, battery level, and distance. It allows users to select different ride modes and engage an electronic lock for security.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Battery voltage display
- Speedometer and odometer
- Trip counter
- Three ride modes (Low, ECO, Sport)
- Electronic lock engagement
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Shell RIDE is the official companion app for the Shell RIDE SR-5S electric scooter. Pair the app to your scooter over Bluetooth and unlock a clean, real-time dashboard for everything you want to know about your ride. LIVE TELEMETRY • Current speed (km/h or mph) • Battery state of charge • Battery voltage and instantaneous power draw • Trip distance and lifetime odometer RIDE CONTROLS • Switch between Low, Eco, and Sport modes • Lock and unlock the scooter remotely • Toggle the headlight • Mirror your preferred units (metric or imperial) directly to the scooter's onboard display CONNECTION • One-tap auto-reconnect when you return to your scooter • Save and rename multiple scooters in your garage • Signal strength indicator while scanning • Works fully offline — all communication is local Bluetooth between your iPhone and your scooter. No data ever leaves your device for ride information. DESIGN • Big, glanceable speed and battery readouts • Single-handed thumb reach for every primary control COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for the Shell RIDE SR-5S electric scooter. The app will not pair with other scooters or e-bikes. ABOUT Shell RIDE is brought to you by Lotus International Company, an authorized Shell licensee. The Shell and Pecten trademarks are used under license from Shell Brands International AG. For support, visit shellride.com. Together We RIDE.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shell RIDE at 100% against SmoothSwing's 50%. Shell RIDE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SmoothSwing's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shell RIDE asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shell RIDE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmoothSwing has 11K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Shell RIDE's.
SmoothSwing ships an update monthly, Shell RIDE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmoothSwing | Shell RIDE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (11K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Turnbull | LOTUS INTERNATIONAL |
Customer experience
SmoothSwing
Shell RIDE
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
Shell RIDE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmoothSwing
- SmoothSwing Pro$9.99
Shell RIDE
No in-app purchases
