# Sparrow vs Swing Looper

The clearest difference is rating: Sparrow at 4.5 against Swing Looper's 3.0. Sparrow also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 34 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sparrow sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Swing Looper sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sparrow holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparrow has 3.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Sparrow's written reviews are positive against 0% of Swing Looper's.

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, Swing Looper every 34 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparrow | Swing Looper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrow-golf/id1526670395/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-looper/id1640213670/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **28.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 649 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sparrow Vision, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526670817) | [Seppo Silaste](https://appshunter.io/developer/892233787) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparrow

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

**Currently charting:** #131 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 (7)**

| 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 |

**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


### Swing Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-looper/id1640213670)

This golf training app uses AI to automatically detect, capture, and loop your swing for instant analysis. Review your technique frame-by-frame, control playback speed, and draw lines to understand key metrics. It's designed for golfers looking to refine their game through detailed video feedback.

**Highlights:** AI-powered swing detection, Instant looping playback, Continuous capture, Frame-by-frame analysis, Playback speed control, Advanced metrics with drawing tools

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparrow free?

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

### Is Swing Looper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sparrow or Swing Looper?

Sparrow is rated higher. Sparrow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Swing Looper averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sparrow or Swing Looper have ads?

Neither Sparrow nor Swing Looper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sparrow or Swing Looper?

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Swing Looper every 34 months. Most recently, Sparrow was updated on November 3, 2026 and Swing Looper on November 3, 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.*