# Sparrow vs Ely Park Golf Course

The clearest difference is rating: Sparrow at 4.5 against Ely Park Golf Course's 3.5. Sparrow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Ely Park Golf Course's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

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

Sparrow holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. 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.

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, Ely Park Golf Course every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparrow | Ely Park Golf Course |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrow-golf/id1526670395/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ely-park-golf-course/id6448579323/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 649 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sparrow Vision, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526670817) | [Antares Golf, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370082963) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparrow

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

**Currently charting:** #155 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


### Ely Park Golf Course

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ely-park-golf-course/id6448579323)

Enhance your golf game with an interactive scorecard, GPS, shot measurement, and automatic stat tracking. Participate in live tournaments, book tee times, and access course information and tips.

**Highlights:** Interactive Scorecard, Golf Games (Skins, Stableford, Par, Stroke), GPS and Shot Measurement, Golfer Profile with Stats Tracker, Live Tournaments & Leaderboards, Tee Time Booking, Hole Descriptions & Playing Tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparrow free?

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

### Is Ely Park Golf Course free?

Ely Park Golf Course is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sparrow or Ely Park Golf Course?

Sparrow is rated higher. Sparrow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Ely Park Golf Course averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sparrow or Ely Park Golf Course have ads?

Ely Park Golf Course shows ads; Sparrow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sparrow or Ely Park Golf Course?

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ely Park Golf Course every 4 months. Most recently, Sparrow was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ely Park Golf Course 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.*