# PuttrCo vs Benchmark Golf

PuttrCo and Benchmark Golf both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of PuttrCo's written reviews are positive against 6% of Benchmark Golf's. PuttrCo also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Benchmark Golf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 16). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PuttrCo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Benchmark Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PuttrCo against 4.4 for Benchmark Golf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Benchmark Golf has 2.4K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of PuttrCo's written reviews are positive against 6% of Benchmark Golf's.

PuttrCo ships an update every 5 days, Benchmark Golf every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PuttrCo | Benchmark Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puttrco/id1528616307/reviews) | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 6.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | #203 |
| Size | 207 MB | 570 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Puttr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528616309) | [GolfDaddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704708680) |

## What reviewers say

### PuttrCo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puttrco/id1528616307)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Enhance your putting practice with this companion app for a smart putting green. Track your progress, analyze your performance, and improve your game with detailed insights and personalized feedback.

**Highlights:** Performance tracking, Progress analysis, Personalized feedback, Smart green integration, Game improvement insights

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puttr Club Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Puttr Pro Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Puttr Club Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Puttr Pro Yearly | $399.99 | per year |


### Benchmark Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Practice and play simulated golf at home with AI-powered accuracy.  Hit the range or play courses without a ball, gaining instant feedback to improve your game anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** AI-powered golf simulation, Practice range and course play, No-ball required, Instant feedback for consistency, Compact and storable design, Play regardless of weather

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Durable mat
- 💡 Affordable golf simulator concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent swing detection
- 🔍 Inaccurate yardages and shot tracking
- 🔌 Unreliable app performance
- ⏱️ Rushed setup and swing timing
- 🤖 Poor voice command functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inability to load courses and features
- Swing registration issues
- Account and data loss problems

**Requested features**

- More club options
- Multiplayer and online play
- Improved calibration and setup process
- Customizable timer and swing detection settings
- Better app stability and error handling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PuttrCo free?

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

### Is Benchmark Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PuttrCo or Benchmark Golf?

PuttrCo and Benchmark Golf are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16 and 2.4K ratings respectively.

### Do PuttrCo or Benchmark Golf have ads?

Neither PuttrCo nor Benchmark Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PuttrCo or Benchmark Golf?

PuttrCo ships an update every 5 days, and Benchmark Golf every 4 days. Most recently, PuttrCo was updated on September 21, 2026 and Benchmark Golf on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PuttrCo or Benchmark Golf?

PuttrCo currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and Benchmark Golf at #203. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*