# X vs FairwayBuddy

The clearest difference is rating: FairwayBuddy at 5.0 against X's 2.6. FairwayBuddy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). X's advantage is ratings volume (78 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per year. FairwayBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

FairwayBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 78 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | FairwayBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-golf/id1537652443/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairwaybuddy/id6757193845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [XGolf America Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537652445) | [Jason Licata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813623100) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-golf/id1537652443)

Experience immersive indoor golf with advanced simulators. Play top courses, track your skills, analyze your swing, and book tee times easily. Enjoy a full entertainment experience with food and drinks.

**Highlights:** Book simulators, Track golf stats, Analyze swing, Play virtual courses, Find venues, Create profile

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Localization | $0.49 | per year |
| Gold Tier | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent golf system (X-Golf)
- 🚀 New laser detection system praised
- 👍 QR code scanning to start round
- 👍 Profile picture displayed during play
- 👍 Simulators are the best technology

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App does nothing/useless
- 🐛 Cannot see past round information/stats
- 🐛 App is a shortcut to a bad website
- 🐛 Cannot log in to website
- 🐛 App won't allow account creation

**Reported bugs**

- App does nothing
- Cannot see past round information or stats
- App is a shortcut to a website that sucks
- Cannot book tee times via app
- Invalid username/password on website

**Requested features**

- View past round information/stats
- View driving range stats
- Sync with other golfing apps (18Birdies, Blue Tees)
- Better data visibility in the app
- Ability to view/manage stats data


### FairwayBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairwaybuddy/id6757193845)

This app is designed for new golfers to build confidence on the course. It offers simple lessons, etiquette guidance, and quizzes to teach golf basics and course behavior in an approachable way.

**Highlights:** Beginner-friendly golf companion, Simple lessons, Real-world etiquette guidance, Interactive quizzes, Teaches unspoken rules, Course behavior and golf basics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is FairwayBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or FairwayBuddy?

FairwayBuddy is rated higher. X averages 2.6 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while FairwayBuddy averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do X or FairwayBuddy have ads?

Neither X nor FairwayBuddy shows ads.

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