# Sparrow vs Select Pi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Select Pi at none against Sparrow's 11. Select Pi also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Sparrow's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sparrow sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Select Pi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sparrow against 4.6 for Select Pi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Sparrow's written reviews are positive against 36% of Select Pi's.

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, Select Pi every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparrow | Select Pi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrow-golf/id1526670395/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/select-pi/id1538221351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **35.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 649 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sparrow Vision, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526670817) | [Leisure Design Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538221353) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrow-golf/id1526670395)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app uses advanced AI to analyze your golf swing in real-time, providing personalized feedback and drills. Track your progress and compare your swing to professionals to lower your handicap.

**Highlights:** Real-time AI swing analysis, Automatic swing detection, Personalized swing feedback, PGA Pro swing comparison, Drill video library, Swing progress tracking, SparrowScore for improvement

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Access | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $149.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $179.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for learning
- 🚀 Stacks up against real golf coaches
- 💡 Helpful swing analysis and feedback
- 🚀 Immediate results from using the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Inconsistent swing analysis
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Slow performance and long processing times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during swing analysis
- Inability to register or login
- Incorrect swing detection and feedback
- App freezing and becoming unusable

**Requested features**

- Add ball tracker and shot info
- Allow uploading of pre-recorded videos
- Improve joint and club head detection
- Provide more customization options


### Select Pi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/select-pi/id1538221351)

This app allows golfers to manage their golf ball dispensing accounts at participating facilities. Users can register, add funds, and dispense buckets of balls directly from their device.

**Highlights:** Register account, Add value to account, Dispense golf ball buckets, Check facility-specific balance, Automatic balance sync for existing cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient purchasing
- 🤝 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Payment issues
- 🔍 Lack of transaction history
- 🤔 Confusing user experience
- 💰 Overpriced services

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent QR code scanning
- Duplicate charges
- Dispensing issues at ball machines

**Requested features**

- Add ability to load funds directly in the app
- Implement universal balance that can be used at any participating course
- Integrate with Apple Watch for seamless access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparrow free?

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

### Is Select Pi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sparrow or Select Pi?

Select Pi is rated higher. Sparrow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Select Pi averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Sparrow or Select Pi have ads?

Neither Sparrow nor Select Pi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sparrow or Select Pi?

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Select Pi every 2 months. Most recently, Sparrow was updated on October 29, 2026 and Select Pi on October 29, 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.*