Simple Handicap vs Podium
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Handicap
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.
- Free handicap tracking
- World Handicap System (WHS) compliant
- Course handicap calculation
- Add favorite courses
- Log golf rounds
- Easy to use interface
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Best golf handicap tracker! Simple Handicap was made for the common golfer that wants to learn and track their handicap index without paying for any services. It will also calculate course handicaps. Simple Handicap is free and very easy to use. Enter your favorite courses and add rounds as you go! Based on the World Handicap System (WHS). Simple Handicap is not associated with GHIN or the USGA in general. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Podium
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Your personal trophy shelf, ribbon wall, and digital achievement tracker—all in one place. Effortlessly log and organize your accomplishments, whether they are yours, your family's, or your friends'. Track results for: - Timed races and place finished - Volleyball tournaments - Wrestling matches - Football games - Baseball scores - Gymnastics meets ...and so much more! Stay on top of your sport achievements, big or small, with Podium! Subscriptions to Podium Pro will renew automatically unless cancelled. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chadgaul.github.io/podium/privacypolicy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Podium at none against Simple Handicap's shown. Simple Handicap's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Simple Handicap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Podium sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Handicap | Podium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (382 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 382 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Breetz | Chad Gaul |
Bugs and requests
Simple Handicap
Reported bugs
2 issues- Scores disappearing after being entered
- Login/account issues for some users
Requested features
3 requests- Add ability to enter Stableford scores
- Include course tee information
- Provide handicap trend/history visualization
Podium
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simple Handicap
- Simple Handicap Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Simple Handicap Pro (Yearly)$7.991 Year
Podium
- Pro Monthly - All Features$0.991 Month
- Pro Yearly - All Features$9.991 Year
Questions
Is Simple Handicap free?
Is Podium free?
Do Simple Handicap or Podium have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simple Handicap or Podium?
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