Comparison

SmoothSwing vs PuttingPro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

SmoothSwing4 screens
PuttingPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmoothSwing ships an update monthly, PuttingPro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SmoothSwing versus PuttingPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmoothSwingPuttingPro
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (12K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas TurnbullPhantomLabs

Customer experience

SmoothSwing

All ratings11,294 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews280 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative40.7%

PuttingPro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

1 purchases

SmoothSwing

One-time1
  • SmoothSwing Pro$9.99
None

PuttingPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmoothSwing free?
SmoothSwing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PuttingPro free?
PuttingPro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmoothSwing or PuttingPro?
PuttingPro is rated higher. SmoothSwing averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while PuttingPro averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do SmoothSwing or PuttingPro have ads?
Neither SmoothSwing nor PuttingPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmoothSwing or PuttingPro?
SmoothSwing ships an update monthly, and PuttingPro every 6 weeks. Most recently, SmoothSwing was updated on November 11, 2026 and PuttingPro on October 30, 2026.

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