# SmoothSwing vs Ace Trace

The clearest difference is monetization model: SmoothSwing at free with in-app purchases against Ace Trace's subscription. SmoothSwing also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Ace Trace's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ace Trace sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmoothSwing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmoothSwing has 11K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of SmoothSwing's written reviews are positive against 52% of Ace Trace's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SmoothSwing ships an update monthly, Ace Trace weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmoothSwing | Ace Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **51.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #197 | **#119** |
| Size | 106 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Turnbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514586438) | [Fitness & Sports apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848120406) |

## What reviewers say

### SmoothSwing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time shot tracer, 360 Golf GPS, Club Assistant, PLAYS LIKE Distance (Slope Adjusted Distance), Elevation Change measurement

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmoothSwing Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate shot tracer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 One-time purchase for pro version
- 🚀 Impressive performance for a free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ball tracking, especially for high-speed shots
- 🔋 Overheating issues in hot weather
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance for some users

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to upload and trace pre-recorded videos
- Landscape mode support
- More customization options for the shot tracer
- Improved range finder with clearer visuals


### Ace Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Easily add professional-looking visual trails to videos of golf swings, disc throws, and other flying objects. Customize trace lines with various effects and add distance labels to showcase your performance.

**Highlights:** Powerful shot tracing, No tripod needed, Custom visual effects, Distance labels, Flexible tracing modes, Full customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited export | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly premium trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Ace Trace Gold | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Export | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| Ace Trace Gold | $49.99 | per year |
| Silver | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Gold | $99.99 | per year |
| 5 videos | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Videos | $11.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Gold | $119.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for disc golf content
- 👍 Customizable tracer line
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Adds professional look to videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate auto-tracking
- 🔒 Limited free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Tracer line speed issues
- Cropping problems with horizontal videos
- Inability to save videos without subscription
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to erase tracer line
- More color/style options for tracer
- Frame-by-frame controls
- Desktop version
- Improved manual editing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmoothSwing free?

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

### Is Ace Trace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmoothSwing or Ace Trace?

SmoothSwing is rated higher. SmoothSwing averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Ace Trace averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do SmoothSwing or Ace Trace have ads?

Ace Trace shows ads; SmoothSwing does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmoothSwing or Ace Trace?

SmoothSwing ships an update monthly, and Ace Trace weekly. Most recently, SmoothSwing was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ace Trace on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SmoothSwing or Ace Trace?

SmoothSwing currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and Ace Trace at #119. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*