# Sparrow vs Osage View

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Osage View at none against Sparrow's 10. Osage View also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Sparrow's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 13). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sparrow sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Osage View asks for nothing beyond the download.

Osage View holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparrow has 3.6K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, Osage View every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparrow | Osage View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrow-golf/id1526670395/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osage-view/id6468967904/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 649 MB | 98 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) | [Chronogolf, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199573035) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparrow

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

**Currently charting:** #113 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


### Osage View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osage-view/id6468967904)

This app provides information about a public golf course, including its features like tree-lined fairways and bent grass greens. It also details amenities such as a swimming pool overlooking the course and membership options.

**Highlights:** Golf course details, Fairway and green descriptions, Swimming pool access, Membership information, Location details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparrow free?

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

### Is Osage View free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sparrow or Osage View?

Osage View is rated higher. Sparrow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Osage View averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Sparrow or Osage View have ads?

Neither Sparrow nor Osage View shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sparrow or Osage View?

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Osage View every 4 months. Most recently, Sparrow was updated on November 7, 2026 and Osage View 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.*