# Simple Handicap vs ParUp Golf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ParUp Golf at none against Simple Handicap's 2. ParUp Golf also leads on ads (none vs shown). Simple Handicap's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (383 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Handicap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ParUp Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Handicap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Handicap has 383 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 81% positive.

Simple Handicap ships an update fortnightly, ParUp Golf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Handicap | ParUp Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handicap/id1521336140/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parup-golf/id1546776968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **383** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 81.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Breetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521336142) | [ParUp Golf Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546776970) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Handicap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handicap/id1521336140)

Track your golf handicap index for free with this easy-to-use application. It calculates your handicap based on the World Handicap System and allows you to log rounds and favorite courses. Ideal for everyday golfers seeking a simple way to manage their game.

**Highlights:** Free handicap tracking, World Handicap System (WHS) compliant, Course handicap calculation, Add favorite courses, Log golf rounds, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Handicap Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Simple Handicap Pro (Yearly) | $7.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward interface
- 👍 Accurate handicap calculations
- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Handicap not calculating correctly for some users
- 🔍 Unable to find/add certain golf courses
- 🔒 Concerns about credit card requirement and data privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Scores disappearing after being entered
- Login/account issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Add ability to enter Stableford scores
- Include course tee information
- Provide handicap trend/history visualization


### ParUp Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parup-golf/id1546776968)

Organize golf rounds, manage groups, and track scores effortlessly. This app simplifies event planning, live scoring, and competition for golf societies and friends. Enjoy features like digital scorecards, live leaderboards, and various scoring formats.

**Highlights:** Create and manage golf groups, Schedule and share event details, Live scoring and leaderboards, Digital scorecards, Multiple scoring formats, Track attendance and payments, Team formats and side games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Handicap free?

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

### Is ParUp Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Handicap or ParUp Golf?

Simple Handicap is rated higher. Simple Handicap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while ParUp Golf averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Simple Handicap or ParUp Golf have ads?

Simple Handicap shows ads; ParUp Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Handicap or ParUp Golf?

Simple Handicap ships an update fortnightly, and ParUp Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Handicap was updated on October 24, 2026 and ParUp Golf on October 23, 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.*