# ChipIn Shot Tracker vs Wedge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wedge at 78% against ChipIn Shot Tracker's 47%. Wedge also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). ChipIn Shot Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (377 vs 49). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChipIn Shot Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Wedge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wedge holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChipIn Shot Tracker has 377 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of ChipIn Shot Tracker's written reviews are positive against 78% of Wedge's.

ChipIn Shot Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Wedge fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChipIn Shot Tracker | Wedge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipin-shot-tracker/id1528710964/reviews) | **[4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedge/id6748689243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **377** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 903 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Golftrak, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528711416) | [Big Wedge LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827009301) |

## What reviewers say

### ChipIn Shot Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipin-shot-tracker/id1528710964)

This app provides a powerful launch monitor experience using your phone's camera. Track shot data, improve your game with detailed analytics, and even play virtual courses. It's designed for golfers of all levels, offering precise distance control without expensive hardware.

**Highlights:** Camera-based launch monitor, Precise shot data tracking, Game improvement analytics, Apple Watch integration, Virtual course connectivity, Indoor/outdoor practice modes

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GolfTrak PRO - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| GolfTrak PRO + E6 - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| GolfTrak PRO - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| GolfTrak PRO + E6 - Annual | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative phone-based launch monitor technology
- 💰 Affordable alternative to expensive launch monitors
- 📊 Accurate shot tracking and distance measurements
- ⚙️ Easy setup and intuitive user interface
- 🔗 Seamless integration with E6 Connect and GSPro

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes after shot registration
- ❌ Inconsistent ball detection and recognition
- 📍 Requires precise phone positioning and setup
- 🌞 Poor performance in outdoor/bright conditions
- ❓ Inaccurate distance and speed measurements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after shot is registered
- Ball detection fails repeatedly despite proper setup
- E6 Connect linking issues and disconnections
- Subscription not recognized after purchase
- Server error when creating account

**Requested features**

- Proper free trial with full feature access (14+ days)
- Larger, more readable fonts for outdoor use
- Offline functionality without internet requirement
- Better ball detection for foam/colored balls
- Carry distance vs total distance toggle option


### Wedge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedge/id6748689243)

This golf companion app offers smart scoring, GPS, and powerful stats for solo play or matches with friends. Track your progress, review performance, and explore course data with a user-friendly interface designed for all golfers.

**Highlights:** Stroke Play, Match Play, Stableford scoring, Accurate GPS and smart course maps, Live shot data and real-time score updates, Automatic stats tracking (FIR, GIR, putting), Handicap progress tracking, Cross-platform Match Play with QR codes, Tens of thousands of course data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wedge Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Wedge Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChipIn Shot Tracker free?

ChipIn Shot Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wedge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChipIn Shot Tracker or Wedge?

Wedge is rated higher. ChipIn Shot Tracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while Wedge averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.

### Do ChipIn Shot Tracker or Wedge have ads?

Neither ChipIn Shot Tracker nor Wedge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChipIn Shot Tracker or Wedge?

ChipIn Shot Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wedge fortnightly. Most recently, ChipIn Shot Tracker was updated on October 22, 2026 and Wedge on October 20, 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.*