# SmoothSwing vs GolfXplore

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GolfXplore at 100% against SmoothSwing's 50%. GolfXplore also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SmoothSwing's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

GolfXplore 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 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 100% of GolfXplore's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmoothSwing | GolfXplore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfxplore/id6499445855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Turnbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514586438) | [GolfXplore (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743464314) |

## 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


### GolfXplore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfxplore/id6499445855)

Discover and explore golf courses across South Africa with detailed information, special offers, and upcoming events. Track your golfing achievements and connect with other players. This app simplifies planning your next golf tour.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive golf course directory, Detailed course information, Green fee insights, Membership options, Special offers and events, User reviews and ratings, Golfing conquest tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmoothSwing free?

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

### Is GolfXplore free?

GolfXplore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmoothSwing or GolfXplore?

GolfXplore is rated higher. SmoothSwing averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while GolfXplore averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SmoothSwing or GolfXplore have ads?

Neither SmoothSwing nor GolfXplore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmoothSwing or GolfXplore?

SmoothSwing ships an update monthly, and GolfXplore monthly. Most recently, SmoothSwing was updated on October 18, 2026 and GolfXplore 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.*