# Sparrow vs MeanGolf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MeanGolf at 100% against Sparrow's 28%. MeanGolf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Sparrow's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 3) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MeanGolf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparrow has 3.6K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of MeanGolf's.

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, MeanGolf monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparrow | MeanGolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrow-golf/id1526670395/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meangolf/id6450435566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 649 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sparrow Vision, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526670817) | [Blind Squirrel Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555889333) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparrow

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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


### MeanGolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meangolf/id6450435566)

This app helps golfers improve by tracking club distances and analyzing shot performance. It allows users to mimic on-course conditions during practice, building confidence and eliminating club guesswork.

**Highlights:** Track club distances, Analyze shot performance, Mimic on-course conditions, Categorize swings, Build confidence

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparrow free?

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

### Is MeanGolf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sparrow or MeanGolf?

MeanGolf is rated higher. Sparrow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while MeanGolf averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sparrow or MeanGolf have ads?

Neither Sparrow nor MeanGolf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sparrow or MeanGolf?

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, and MeanGolf monthly. Most recently, Sparrow was updated on October 29, 2026 and MeanGolf on October 10, 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.*