# SmoothSwing vs Random BMX Gate

The clearest difference is rating: SmoothSwing at 4.8 against Random BMX Gate's 2.0. SmoothSwing also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and ratings volume (11K vs 4). Random BMX Gate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Random BMX Gate asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmoothSwing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmoothSwing has 11K ratings behind it against 4, 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 25% of Random BMX Gate's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmoothSwing | Random BMX Gate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-bmx-gate/id6443979299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **50.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Turnbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514586438) | [Fernando Cuesta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440295883) |

## What reviewers say

### SmoothSwing

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

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


### Random BMX Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-bmx-gate/id6443979299)

This app simulates the official UCI BMX race random start cadence. It provides a random gate start system for BMX racing practice.

**Highlights:** UCI official BMX race random start cadence, Random gate start system, BMX racing practice tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmoothSwing free?

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

### Is Random BMX Gate free?

Random BMX Gate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmoothSwing or Random BMX Gate?

SmoothSwing is rated higher. SmoothSwing averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Random BMX Gate averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SmoothSwing or Random BMX Gate have ads?

Neither SmoothSwing nor Random BMX Gate shows ads.

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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.*