Comparison

The Sporting Base vs GolfHandicapGo

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

Head to head
About

The Sporting Base

Stay updated on popular sports like NRL, cricket, NBA, and horse racing. Engage with other sports fans, access betting figures, and participate in tipping competitions for cash prizes. Enjoy all the features of the website on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Real-time sports news updates
  • Latest betting figures
  • Tipping competitions with cash prizes
  • Mobile access to website features
  • Engage with sports enthusiasts
Features
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Want to keep on top of the NRL, cricket, horses and the NBA, as well as a range of some of the world’s most popular sports? Want to engage with fellow punters and sport enthusiasts about the sports that you care about? Want to be able to do it, all from your mobile phone? With The Sporting Base app, you have all the features of your favourite sports news and betting site, The Sporting Base, right at your fingertips! The Sporting Base mobile app lets you enjoy the full functionality of The Sporting Base website, anytime and anywhere. This means that you’ll be able to see the latest updates from all of your favourite codes, see the latest betting figures, keeping you in the know before you make that big multi. You can also take part in our tipping competitions, where you can put your knowledge of your favourite sports to the test and compete for cash prizes! If you want all of the action that comes with The Sporting Base without having to sit at a computer at home or flick through browser tabs at work, don’t leave it to the last minute. Download The Sporting Base app today and experience the action and excitement of The Sporting Base, all from your mobile phone!

About

GolfHandicapGo

Features
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GolfHandicapGo GolfHandicapGo is the simple way to run social golf competitions with friends, workmates and golf groups. Designed specifically for social golfers, GolfHandicapGo helps organisers manage players, attendance, playing groups, results and handicaps without the complexity of official golf systems. Key Features Social Handicap System GolfHandicapGo uses a unique group-based social handicap system designed to keep competitions fair and enjoyable for players of all abilities. Handicaps are adjusted using a sliding scale based on competition results within your own group. Players who perform well see their handicap reduce, while players who struggle receive additional strokes, helping keep the competition balanced over time. Unlike official golf handicaps, the system is self-contained within your group and evolves based on the performance of the players you regularly compete against. Official Handicap Games Need to run a club event or official competition? Simply create an Official Handicap Game and players can enter their current official handicap when accepting attendance. Official handicap games do not affect the app's social handicap calculations. Attendance Tracking Players can quickly accept or decline upcoming games, allowing organisers to see who is available at a glance. Automatic Playing Groups Generate playing groups in seconds using either: • Random group generation • Balanced group generation based on handicaps Balanced groups help spread stronger and weaker players evenly across the field. Competition Results Record winners for: • First 6 holes • Middle 6 holes • Last 6 holes • Overall winner Handicap adjustments are automatically applied based on results. Handicap History Track handicap changes over time and view how each player's handicap has evolved throughout the season. Built for Social Golf Whether you run a weekly golf group, workplace competition or a group of mates who enjoy regular rounds, GolfHandicapGo provides a simple and enjoyable way to manage your competitions. Perfect For • Social golf groups • Workplace golf competitions • Weekly golf clubs • Charity golf days • Friends and family golf competitions GolfHandicapGo keeps the focus where it belongs — enjoying the game and competing with your mates.

Screenshots

The Sporting Base3 screens
GolfHandicapGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GolfHandicapGo at none against The Sporting Base's 3. GolfHandicapGo also leads on ads (none vs shown). The Sporting Base's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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. The Sporting Base sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. GolfHandicapGo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Sporting Base ships an update fortnightly, GolfHandicapGo every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
The Sporting Base versus GolfHandicapGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Sporting BaseGolfHandicapGo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB23 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperTHE SPORTING BASE PTY LTDJeremy Gask

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Sporting Base

Subscriptions3
  • F1 TIPPING SERVICE3 Days trial$3.497 Days
  • NBA TIPPING SERVICE3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • NBA Lines / Points Service3 Days trial$9.997 Days
None

GolfHandicapGo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Sporting Base free?
The Sporting Base is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GolfHandicapGo free?
GolfHandicapGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Sporting Base or GolfHandicapGo have ads?
The Sporting Base shows ads; GolfHandicapGo does not.
Which is updated more often, The Sporting Base or GolfHandicapGo?
The Sporting Base ships an update fortnightly, and GolfHandicapGo every 4 weeks. Most recently, The Sporting Base was updated on November 7, 2026 and GolfHandicapGo on November 1, 2026.

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