# Simple Handicap vs Bailey Creek

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bailey Creek at none against Simple Handicap's 2. Bailey Creek also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Simple Handicap's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (383 vs 41). On price 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. Bailey Creek asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bailey Creek holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Handicap has 383 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple Handicap ships an update fortnightly, Bailey Creek every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Handicap | Bailey Creek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handicap/id1521336140/reviews) | **[4.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bailey-creek/id6743823334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **383** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Breetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521336142) | [Chronogolf, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199573035) |

## 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


### Bailey Creek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bailey-creek/id6743823334)

Enhance your golf game with this app. Book tee times, track scores with electronic scorecards, and manage your handicap. Enjoy a comprehensive golfing experience at a scenic course.

**Highlights:** Book tee times, Electronic scorecards, Handicap tracking, House account statements, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Handicap free?

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

### Is Bailey Creek free?

Bailey Creek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Handicap or Bailey Creek?

Bailey Creek is rated higher. Simple Handicap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while Bailey Creek averages 4.9 from 41 ratings.

### Do Simple Handicap or Bailey Creek have ads?

Simple Handicap shows ads; Bailey Creek does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Handicap or Bailey Creek?

Simple Handicap ships an update fortnightly, and Bailey Creek every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Handicap was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bailey Creek on October 24, 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.*