# Sparrow vs padden

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: padden at none against Sparrow's 11. padden also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Sparrow's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 1) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

padden 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, padden every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparrow | padden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrow-golf/id1526670395/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padden/id6571109833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 649 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sparrow Vision, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526670817) | [Outdoor Coders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574243940) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparrow

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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


### padden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padden/id6571109833)

Easily track sports scores, team points, and match dates. Instantly record results by snapping a photo of your scorecard. Stay updated on your team's progress with real-time score updates.

**Highlights:** Score tracking, Team point management, Match date logging, Scorecard photo import, Real-time progress updates, Team standings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparrow free?

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

### Is padden free?

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

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

padden is rated higher. Sparrow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while padden averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sparrow or padden have ads?

Neither Sparrow nor padden shows ads.

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

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, and padden every 9 days. Most recently, Sparrow was updated on October 27, 2026 and padden on September 8, 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.*