SmoothSwing vs PuttingPro
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
PuttingPro
Master your putting game with structured drills, tempo training, and green reading tools. Build confidence and sink more putts to lower your golf score.
- Guided putting practice and drills
- Tempo metronome for consistent rhythm
- Smart level tool for green reading
- Build personalized pre-putt routines
- Improve putting confidence and score
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Tired of 3-putting? Stop wasting strokes on the green. A 300-yard drive and a 1-foot putt count as the same single stroke. It's time to master the part of the game that truly lowers your score. Welcome to PuttingPro, your personal putting coach. We provide the tools and putting practice routines you need to build confidence and sink more putts. THE MOST COMPLETE PUTTING PRACTICE APP PuttingPro is designed by golfers, for golfers, to provide a comprehensive toolkit dedicated to one thing: improving your putting. Whether you're a weekend warrior trying to break 90 or a competitive golfer chasing scratch, our features will help you build a consistent, reliable stroke. KEY FEATURES GUIDED PUTTING PRACTICE & DRILLS Access structured, easy-to-follow drills designed by golf professionals. Customize your practice routines to eliminate weaknesses and build unshakeable confidence on the greens. PERFECT YOUR TEMPO Find and maintain the perfect putting rhythm with our simple, built-in metronome. Groove a smooth, repeatable stroke that holds up under pressure. READ GREENS LIKE A PRO Use your phone's camera and our smart level tool to get an instant, accurate read of the green's slope and break. Stop guessing and start making informed, confident putts. BUILD YOUR PRE-PUTT ROUTINE The secret to clutch putting is a rock-solid pre-putt routine. Our guide helps you build a personalized, step-by-step process—from reading the green to taking your final stroke. Eliminate nerves, boost your focus, and make every putt feel the same, whether it's for par or birdie. Download PuttingPro and transform your game where it matters most. Start sinking more putts today!
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Verdict
SmoothSwing and PuttingPro both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PuttingPro's written reviews are positive against 50% of SmoothSwing's. PuttingPro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). SmoothSwing's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (12K vs 5). On rating, 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
SmoothSwing is free to download; PuttingPro costs $2.99 up front. SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PuttingPro asks for nothing beyond the download.
PuttingPro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmoothSwing has 12K ratings behind it against 5, 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 PuttingPro's.
SmoothSwing ships an update monthly, PuttingPro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmoothSwing | PuttingPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Turnbull | PhantomLabs |
Customer experience
SmoothSwing
PuttingPro
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
PuttingPro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmoothSwing
- SmoothSwing Pro$9.99
PuttingPro
No in-app purchases









