# SmoothSwing vs PGMアプリ

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PGMアプリ at none against SmoothSwing's 1. PGMアプリ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SmoothSwing's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 6) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PGMアプリ asks for nothing beyond the download.

PGMアプリ 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 6, 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 57% of PGMアプリ's.

SmoothSwing ships an update monthly, PGMアプリ every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmoothSwing | PGMアプリ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pgm/id1584622599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | **56.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Turnbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514586438) | [パシフィックゴルフマネージメント株式会社](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584622601) |

## 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


### PGMアプリ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pgm/id1584622599)

This app allows users to search for and book tee times at over 140 PGM golf courses nationwide. It offers smart check-in via QR code, point balance and history checks, and access to special campaigns. Users can also track their play history, manage golf friends, and collect virtual markers.

**Highlights:** Golf course search and booking, Smart check-in with QR code, Point balance and history, Campaign information and application, Play history and user management, Virtual marker collection and rankings, Score tracking and analysis

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmoothSwing free?

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

### Is PGMアプリ free?

PGMアプリ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmoothSwing or PGMアプリ?

PGMアプリ is rated higher. SmoothSwing averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while PGMアプリ averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do SmoothSwing or PGMアプリ have ads?

Neither SmoothSwing nor PGMアプリ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmoothSwing or PGMアプリ?

SmoothSwing ships an update monthly, and PGMアプリ every 2 months. Most recently, SmoothSwing was updated on October 16, 2026 and PGMアプリ on October 16, 2026.

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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.*