Simple Handicap vs True Seam
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/
True Seam
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Built by a coach, True Seam brings team planning, athlete development, and communication into one connected platform for coaches, athletes, and school leadership. PLAN THE WORK Manage rosters, team calendars, practice plans, and strength workouts. Keep assignments, training details, and coach feedback connected to the athletes who need them. DEVELOP YOUR PITCHERS Build and assign bullpen templates, record pitch locations and velocity, and review command and session history. Pitcher and catcher views help coaches record results from their position on the field. REVIEW LIVE RESULTS Track live at-bats and BP scrimmages, review pitch and contact results, and explore balls in play with 2D and 3D field views. Record fielding contributions and errors to support player development. CONNECT TRAINING AND PROGRESS Strength and conditioning tools help coaches organize workouts and review athlete results. Track & Field tools support event-specific development across teams. KEEP THE TEAM INFORMED Role-based notifications help coaches and players follow practices, bullpen assignments, reviews, and team messages. Coaches can manage their notification preferences. SUPPORT SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Athletic Director tools connect school teams, staff access, schedules, and requests. The companion web portal also includes Movement Studio and school event ticketing. True Seam supports iPhone and iPad. Features vary by role, team access, and platform. An existing True Seam account and appropriate team access are required. Notification delivery requires device permission.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: True Seam at none against Simple Handicap's 2. True Seam also leads on ads (none vs shown). Simple Handicap's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. True Seam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Handicap ships an update fortnightly, True Seam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Handicap | True Seam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (383 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 383 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Breetz | Drew Elkins |
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
True Seam
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
True Seam
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Simple Handicap free?
Is True Seam free?
Do Simple Handicap or True Seam have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simple Handicap or True Seam?
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