Comparison

SmoothSwing vs AI Golf Coach

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

AI Golf Coach

Features
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AI Golf Coach The complete golf improvement platform. Track – Analyze – Evolve Built by a PGA of Canada professional and former tour player, AI Golf Coach combines coaching, analytics, practice tools, competition, fitness, and AI guidance in one app. Whether you're breaking 100 or chasing scratch, every tool is designed to help you improve faster. PLAY Live Games & Competitions Play Wolf, Skins, Match Play, Stableford, Nassau, and more with live leaderboards. Create games, invite friends, and compete in real time — completely free. Digital Scorecard & Round Tracking Track scores, putts, fairways, greens in regulation, and more. Review round history, identify scoring trends, and discover exactly where strokes are being lost. GPS Round Tracker Record your entire round with GPS. View your route, distance walked, pace of play, and full round replay on satellite maps. IMPROVE AI Swing Analysis Record your swing and receive instant feedback on positions, faults, and improvement priorities. Compare swings side-by-side to measure progress over time. Launch Monitor Analytics Manually import data from launch monitor sessions. Understand every metric, compare against tour benchmarks, and learn what to fix first. Shot Dispersion Hub Visualize ball flights in interactive 3D views. Identify patterns, understand misses, and compare performance against professional standards. 25 Premium Coaching Lessons Follow a structured curriculum covering driving, iron play, short game, putting, course management, and the mental game. 600+ Practice Drills Train every area of your game with guided drills, performance tracking, and personalized recommendations. THINK Mental Game Training Build confidence, focus, and consistency with 16 guided modules covering visualization, routines, pressure performance, recovery, and more. Golf Journal Track lessons learned, breakthroughs, goals, and reflections to accelerate long-term improvement. BUILD Fitness for Golf Access 200+ golf-specific exercises and movement assessments. Receive a personalized training plan based on your physical limitations and swing needs. Wedge Fitting System Get recommendations for loft, bounce, grind, and setup based on your swing characteristics and course conditions. CONNECT The Clubhouse Share rounds, swing videos, launch monitor sessions, and achievements with a community of golfers focused on improvement. Ask Ace Get instant answers to any golf question. Swing coaching, club fitting, rules, strategy, practice planning, mental game, and more — available anytime. Designed for Every Golfer • Beginner to elite player • Personalized golfer profiles • Multiple visual themes • XP, trophies, and progression systems • No credit card required Download AI Golf Coach today and get every tool you need to improve your game in one place.

Screenshots

SmoothSwing4 screens
AI Golf Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AI Golf Coach at none against SmoothSwing's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SmoothSwing versus AI Golf Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmoothSwingAI Golf Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas TurnbullShane Dick

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

AI Golf Coach

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SmoothSwing

One-time1
  • SmoothSwing Pro$9.99
None

AI Golf Coach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmoothSwing free?
SmoothSwing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Golf Coach free?
AI Golf Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmoothSwing or AI Golf Coach have ads?
Neither SmoothSwing nor AI Golf Coach shows ads.

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