# Squabbit vs PayUpGolf

The clearest difference is ads: Squabbit at none against PayUpGolf's shown. Squabbit also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squabbit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year and PayUpGolf sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Squabbit against 5.0 for PayUpGolf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squabbit has 5.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Squabbit ships an update every 6 days, PayUpGolf weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squabbit | PayUpGolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squabbit-golf-tournament-app/id1556538444/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payupgolf/id6756183863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 97.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 158 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orrie Shannon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556538446) | [Ross Baltimore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858944680) |

## What reviewers say

### Squabbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squabbit-golf-tournament-app/id1556538444)

This app provides real-time scoring and leaderboards for golf tournaments and leagues. It supports various formats, offers GPS functionality, and includes features like automatic handicap updates and group chat.

**Highlights:** Real-time leaderboards and updates, Multiple tournament formats, League and society management, Full GPS support with yardage, Apple Watch integration, Automatic handicap updates, Add photos and group chat

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Player Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Tournament Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| League Pro | $249.99 | per year |
| Club Pro | $399.99 | per year |
| Player Pro (event) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip a beer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip my foursome beers | $24.99 | one-time |
| Tournament Pro (single event) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Tip a golf round | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Perfect for golf trips
- 🚀 Awesome for tournaments
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional scoring issues
- 🐛 Handicap calculation concerns
- 🐛 Offline functionality limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Scores sometimes get adjusted even after matches are concluded
- Occasionally removes players from the scorecard

**Requested features**

- Allow 0.5 strokes for skins games
- Add ability to manually adjust hole handicaps
- Implement a manual handicap calculation option
- Enable video uploads to activity feed
- Provide option to end and lock down rounds


### PayUpGolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payupgolf/id6756183863)

This app simplifies golf league management, outings, and side games with live scoring and automatic settlement. It offers a GPS course finder and works offline, making it a comprehensive tool for golfers and league organizers.

**Highlights:** Golf league and outing management, Live scoring and spectating, Automatic game settlement, GPS course finder, Offline functionality, Handicap tracking

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Ante | $4.99 | per year |
| PayUpGolf Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Northern Special | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| PayUpGolf Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squabbit free?

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

### Is PayUpGolf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Squabbit or PayUpGolf?

PayUpGolf is rated higher. Squabbit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while PayUpGolf averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Squabbit or PayUpGolf have ads?

PayUpGolf shows ads; Squabbit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Squabbit or PayUpGolf?

Squabbit ships an update every 6 days, and PayUpGolf weekly. Most recently, Squabbit was updated on November 11, 2026 and PayUpGolf on November 5, 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.*