# Dude, Where's My Par? vs BashMaps

The clearest difference is rating: Dude, Where's My Par? at 4.8 against BashMaps's 4.2. Dude, Where's My Par? also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (96% vs 72%). BashMaps's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dude, Where's My Par? sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BashMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dude, Where's My Par? holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dude, Where's My Par? has 676 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Dude, Where's My Par?'s written reviews are positive against 72% of BashMaps's.

Dude, Where's My Par? ships an update monthly, BashMaps every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dude, Where's My Par? | BashMaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (676 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dude-wheres-my-par/id1551312691/reviews)** | [4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bashmaps/id6468835366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **676** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | **96.0% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DWMP, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551312693) | [BashMaps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710621107) |

## What reviewers say

### Dude, Where's My Par?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dude-wheres-my-par/id1551312691)

Connect with fellow golf enthusiasts in a relaxed community. Discuss the game, join local groups, and access exclusive premium content like tips, drills, and videos.

**Highlights:** Golf community discussions, Local golfer sub-chapters, Course discussions, Outing coordination, Premium tips & drills, Exclusive videos and articles, Monthly giveaways

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app with a lot of content
- 👍 Lots of different sections and features
- 👍 Reasonable subscription price
- 👍 Allows for open and honest discussion
- 👍 Helpful community and content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App forces a premium subscription
- 🤔 Some users find the community too harsh or offensive
- 🤔 Concerns about moderation and censorship

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More content for non-golfers
- Improved moderation and community guidelines


### BashMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bashmaps/id6468835366)

Connect with fellow RC enthusiasts to discover local spots, find events, and join clubs. Showcase your RC car collection in a virtual garage and engage with the community through a dedicated feed. Earn recognition for your contributions.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of RC spots, Discover local RC events and meetups, Virtual garage for RC car collections, Create and join RC car clubs, Community feed for updates and engagement, Earn trophies and awards

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BashMaps Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| BashMaps Pro | $54.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dude, Where's My Par? free?

Dude, Where's My Par? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BashMaps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dude, Where's My Par? or BashMaps?

Dude, Where's My Par? is rated higher. Dude, Where's My Par? averages 4.8 out of 5 from 676 ratings, while BashMaps averages 4.2 from 52 ratings.

### Do Dude, Where's My Par? or BashMaps have ads?

BashMaps shows ads; Dude, Where's My Par? does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dude, Where's My Par? or BashMaps?

Dude, Where's My Par? ships an update monthly, and BashMaps every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dude, Where's My Par? was updated on September 30, 2026 and BashMaps on September 25, 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.*