Comparison

Range Star Golf vs TaylorMade Golf

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Range Star Golf

Easily purchase golf ball baskets and manage your range account at participating driving ranges. Top up your prepaid account directly through the app, eliminating the need to visit the pro shop. Never forget your range card again by logging in to access your account.

Highlights
  • Purchase golf ball baskets
  • Track purchases with range account
  • Top-up prepaid accounts
  • Access account without range card
  • Manage membership
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This easy to use app is a fantastic tool for use with the Range Star system at your local participating golf course/driving range. Use this app to purchase baskets and track your purchases with your range account/membership. Don't have a log in ? Visit a participating course near you and get set up! Did you forget your Range Card? Download and log in to the app and get a basket using your account! Did you want to add money to your prepaid account but don't want to go to the pro shop? Top-up your account in the app!

About

TaylorMade Golf

Shop the latest golf equipment, track your game with digital scorekeeping and stats, and access exclusive content. Stay connected with loyalty rewards and order updates.

Highlights
  • Shop entire product catalog
  • App-exclusive products
  • Integrated order tracking
  • Digital round tracking and scorekeeping
  • GPS distances
  • USGA Handicap Index tracking
  • Exclusive Clubhouse content and videos
Features
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We think it’s about time every golfer is better connected with our brand. Welcome to the TaylorMade app. Get access to the best equipment, app-exclusive content, digital scorekeeping, and in-depth stats, now connected with the TaylorMade Loyalty Program. Need new equipment? Want to keep up with the latest product releases? Now you can access the entire TaylorMade product catalog in the palm of your hand. Easily browse new products and app-exclusive releases through the Shop tab. We also keep you up to date on your order progress with push notifications. Now you know exactly when your products arrive at your door. Access all your loyalty rewards and benefits at your fingertips to maintain a seamless shopping experience. Looking to track and improve your golf game? The TaylorMade app includes easy round tracking with Classic Mode, allowing you to keep score, track your fairways hit, and putts, get accurate GPS distances. TaylorMade has also partnered with USGA, meaning tracking and updating your Handicap Index® is easy. Browse exclusive TaylorMade Clubhouse content and get a behind-the-scenes look at your favorite Tour Events. The Clubhouse tab provides a hub for all TaylorMade content and instructional videos to take your game to the next level. Download today and get started. SHOP TAYLORMADE - Browse and shop the entire TaylorMade product catalog - Access to app-exclusive products - Integrated order tracking keeps you up to date TAKE TAYLORMADE ON THE COURSE - Start tracking your rounds faster and easier than ever with Classic Rounds - Receive personalized analytics into your game and unlock your full potential - USGA Handicap Index® integration makes handicap tracking seamless CLUBHOUSE CONTENT - Keep up to date with all TaylorMade articles and videos - App-exclusive content that brings you behind-the-scenes - Access to instructional videos from top PGA Teaching Professionals LOYALTY INTEGRATION - View your tier benefits and track your progress - Earn points more ways than ever - Access to exclusive member perks and sweepstakes The TaylorMade app brings you the tools and content you need to be better today than yesterday. Get closer to TaylorMade than ever before.

Screenshots

Range Star Golf3 screens
TaylorMade Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TaylorMade Golf at 4.8 against Range Star Golf's 2.3. TaylorMade Golf also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 3) and review sentiment (53% vs 33%). Range Star Golf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TaylorMade Golf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Range Star Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TaylorMade Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaylorMade Golf has 7.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Range Star Golf's written reviews are positive against 53% of TaylorMade Golf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Range Star Golf ships an update every 5 weeks, TaylorMade Golf every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Range Star Golf versus TaylorMade Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRange Star GolfTaylorMade Golf
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.8 (7.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews52.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB153 MB
Age rating4+17+
DevelopereRange Inc.Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.

Customer experience

Range Star Golf

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

TaylorMade Golf

All ratings7,209 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

Range Star Golf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TaylorMade Golf

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync issues between watch and phone app
  • Rounds not saving properly
  • Checkout process not working
  • Subscription management problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back advanced shot tracking and round editing
  • Improve course data accuracy
  • Add more customization options
  • Enhance customer support and documentation

In-app purchases

None

Range Star Golf

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TaylorMade Golf

Subscriptions4
  • Champion (Monthly)1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Legend (Monthly)1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Champion (Annual)1 Month trial$119.991 Year
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  • Legend (Annual)1 Month trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Range Star Golf free?
Range Star Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TaylorMade Golf free?
TaylorMade Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Range Star Golf or TaylorMade Golf?
TaylorMade Golf is rated higher. Range Star Golf averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TaylorMade Golf averages 4.8 from 7.4K ratings.
Do Range Star Golf or TaylorMade Golf have ads?
Neither Range Star Golf nor TaylorMade Golf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Range Star Golf or TaylorMade Golf?
Range Star Golf ships an update every 5 weeks, and TaylorMade Golf every 6 weeks. Most recently, Range Star Golf was updated on November 3, 2026 and TaylorMade Golf on November 10, 2026.

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