Comparison

Matchplay Stroke Calculator vs Handicalc

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

Head to head
About

Matchplay Stroke Calculator

Features
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This app allows you to enter a slope, a rating, a par and a playing handicap percentage. You can choose to use rating and par in the course handicap calculation or simply use the slope as in GB&I calculations. Then when you enter the handicap index for 4 players it will calculate the number of strokes each player receives dependant on the playing handicap percentages. It will calculate for rounded course handicaps and for non rounded course handicaps.

About

Handicalc

This app helps golfers quickly and clearly calculate shot allowances for various individual and team formats. It allows comparison of players across different tees and saving of favorite golfers, courses, and tee selections for efficient setup. The interface is clean and simple, designed for golfers, clubs, and societies.

Highlights
  • Calculate shot allowances for common formats
  • Compare players across different tees
  • Save favorite golfers
  • Store favorite courses and tee selections
  • Clear results in a simple interface
Features
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Handicalc helps golfers calculate shot allowances quickly and clearly for popular formats. Use Handicalc to: - calculate shot allowances for common individual and team formats - compare players across different tees - save favourite golfers for faster setup - store favourite courses and tee selections - get clear results in a clean, simple interface Handicalc is designed for golfers, clubs, and societies who want a faster way to work out allowances before a round. Handicalc Pro unlocks additional premium features through auto-renewing subscriptions: - Monthly subscription: £1.99 per month - Yearly subscription: £14.99 per year Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://handicalc.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Matchplay Stroke Calculator4 screens
Handicalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matchplay Stroke Calculator at none against Handicalc's 2. Matchplay Stroke Calculator also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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. Handicalc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Matchplay Stroke Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Matchplay Stroke Calculator versus Handicalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatchplay Stroke CalculatorHandicalc
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruce GardnerHandicalc Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Matchplay Stroke Calculator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Handicalc

Subscriptions2
  • Handicalc Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Handicalc Pro Annual1 Month trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Matchplay Stroke Calculator free?
Matchplay Stroke Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handicalc free?
Handicalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Matchplay Stroke Calculator or Handicalc have ads?
Neither Matchplay Stroke Calculator nor Handicalc shows ads.

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