# The Stack System vs The Setup Golf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Setup Golf at none against The Stack System's 8. The Stack System's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (7K vs 4). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Stack System sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. The Setup Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Stack System against 5.0 for The Setup Golf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Stack System has 7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Stack System ships an update monthly, The Setup Golf every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Stack System | The Setup Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stack-system/id1534757407/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-setup-golf/id1616665379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 86.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Stack System, LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534757409) | [John Bergeron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616665381) |

## What reviewers say

### The Stack System

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stack-system/id1534757407)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Enhance your golf game with science-based training modules for speed, wedging, and putting. Improve distance, accuracy, and consistency with personalized practice sessions and detailed analytics. Requires compatible hardware.

**Highlights:** Variable inertia speed training for distance, Science-based wedge distance control, Gamified putting practice and analytics, Personalized practice sessions, Real-time scoring and insights, Customizable training modes

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack Putting 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Stack Putting 1 Wk | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| TheStack Speed Training | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| TheStack Scoring Membership | $99.00 | per year |
| TheStack Speed Membership | $99.00 | per year |
| TheStack Premium Membership | $129.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seeing speed gains
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Motivating and helpful
- 👍 Detailed instructions
- 👍 Warmup routine

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app (audio, dictation, timers)
- 🔧 Integration issues with other devices
- 💡 More insights and advice needed
- 🐛 Inconsistent audio/voice features
- 🐛 Occasional missing countdown

**Reported bugs**

- Putting app not working properly
- Slope percentage input issue

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration
- Music/podcast playback integration
- Apple Watch support


### The Setup Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-setup-golf/id1616665379)

Schedule and log personalized workouts and virtual golf practice sessions. Track your progress and manage individual or group sessions. Book appointments directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Schedule workouts, Log virtual golf practice, Track progress, Book appointments, Manage group sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Stack System free?

The Stack System is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Setup Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Stack System or The Setup Golf?

The Setup Golf is rated higher. The Stack System averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while The Setup Golf averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do The Stack System or The Setup Golf have ads?

Neither The Stack System nor The Setup Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Stack System or The Setup Golf?

The Stack System ships an update monthly, and The Setup Golf every 10 months. Most recently, The Stack System was updated on October 15, 2026 and The Setup Golf on October 7, 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.*