# Simple Handicap vs LineDrift

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LineDrift at none against Simple Handicap's 2. LineDrift also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Simple Handicap's advantage is ratings volume (383 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

LineDrift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Handicap has 383 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple Handicap ships an update fortnightly, LineDrift every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Handicap | LineDrift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handicap/id1521336140/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linedrift/id6800328949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **383** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Breetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521336142) | [Selleck Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800328951) |

## 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


### LineDrift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linedrift/id6800328949)

This app provides live alerts for sports betting lines that drift significantly from their closing value. It helps users identify potential value opportunities in NFL, College Football, and College Basketball games. Track your performance and filter games to focus on those worth your attention.

**Highlights:** Live betting line drift alerts, Supports NFL, College Football, College Basketball, Automatic grading of alerts against final scores, Personal record tracking, Game filtering by league and status, Publicly verifiable performance record

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Handicap free?

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

### Is LineDrift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Handicap or LineDrift?

LineDrift is rated higher. Simple Handicap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while LineDrift averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple Handicap or LineDrift have ads?

Both Simple Handicap and LineDrift show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Handicap or LineDrift?

Simple Handicap ships an update fortnightly, and LineDrift every 10 days. Most recently, Simple Handicap was updated on November 3, 2026 and LineDrift on October 31, 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.*