# Simple Handicap vs 18Hole

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 18Hole at none against Simple Handicap's 2. 18Hole also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Simple Handicap's advantage is ratings volume (382 vs 1). 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. 18Hole asks for nothing beyond the download.

18Hole holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Handicap has 382 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Simple Handicap's written reviews are positive against 88% of 18Hole's.

Simple Handicap ships an update fortnightly, 18Hole every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Handicap | 18Hole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handicap/id1521336140/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18hole/id1601916355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **382** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | **88.0% 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 | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Breetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521336142) | [PT Delapan Belas Hole](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660535427) |

## 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


### 18Hole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18hole/id1601916355)

This golf app simplifies score tracking and handicap calculation. Connect with other golfers through a community feature, book tee times, and view leaderboards and player statistics.

**Highlights:** Handicap Index calculation, Course Handicap calculation, Golfer community, Tournament features, Course booking, Leaderboard, Player statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Handicap free?

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

### Is 18Hole free?

18Hole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Handicap or 18Hole?

18Hole is rated higher. Simple Handicap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while 18Hole averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple Handicap or 18Hole have ads?

Simple Handicap shows ads; 18Hole does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Handicap or 18Hole?

Simple Handicap ships an update fortnightly, and 18Hole every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Handicap was updated on October 13, 2026 and 18Hole on October 14, 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.*