Comparison

Tour Read Golf vs Rypstick

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

Head to head
About

Tour Read Golf

This app helps golfers improve their putting by providing accurate green slope measurements and break predictions. Learn a scientific method to read greens like a pro, with video lessons, drills, and practice plans for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Accurate green slope measurement
  • Precise break and pace prediction
  • Video lessons and drills
  • Practice plans for all levels
  • Tournament legal
  • Imperial and Metric support
  • Train at Home mode
Features
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READ GREENS BETTER. PRACTICE SMARTER. MAKE MORE PUTTS. The NEW Tour Read® Powered by Odyssey® app. [PAID SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED AFTER TRIAL PERIOD] Tour Read Golf has partnered with Odyssey Golf, the #1 Putter on Tour, to deliver the most advanced version of the Tour Read system yet. Now you can track and analyze your putting to understand why you miss, correct errors and improve faster. Used by PGA Tour winners, top coaches, college teams, elite amateurs, juniors, weekend warriors and 15-handicaps, Tour Read helps golfers read greens more accurately, practice more effectively and improve their putting through data-driven insights. TOUR READ GOLF HELPS YOU: • Learn and master the fastest, most precise green-reading method. • Measure slope and get instant reads. • Track your on-course and practice putting. • Analyze your performance with Advanced Putting Analytics, including Strokes Gained Putting, Make Percentage and Expected 3-Putts. • Reveal costly tendencies with High/Low, Left/Right and Pace Bias reports. • Understand why you miss, correct errors and focus your practice where it will have the greatest impact. • Stop guessing. Test putters, grips, stroke changes and setup adjustments using real performance data. LEARN AND MASTER THE TOUR READ GREEN READING METHOD: The Tour Read Green Reading Method is a Tour-proven, scientific, step-by-step approach to reading greens. Golfers learn to get accurate reads in just a few seconds, consistently and repeatably, even under the pressure of competition. The patent-pending Tour Read Golf app teaches you the method and gives you everything you need to read greens and putt like the pros. Measure the slope of the green and the app instantly calculates the precise break and pace required for your putt. Tour Read does not just read putts for you. As you train, you will develop the ability to estimate slope, calculate break and make confident reads on your own. Eliminate the biggest variable in putting by learning to read greens like a Tour professional. Match your speed to your line, start more putts on line and build confidence through accurate reads and measurable improvement. Improving your green reading is one of the fastest ways to lower your scores. BONUSES INCLUDED: • Ralph Bauer's Putting Fundamentals Course, featuring proven techniques and drills used by Tour players and elite amateurs. • The proven 73-Putt Practice Plan used by Tour players, college teams and elite amateurs. ADDITIONAL FEATURES: • Tournament-legal training system that conforms with the Rules of Golf. • Works in both Imperial and Metric units. • Calibration compensates for camera bumps and phone cases. • Proven practice plans, drills and instructional videos. • Adjust for changing green speeds and course conditions. • Learn how to determine green speed before each round. • Check your reads after hitting putts for immediate feedback. • Average multiple measurements for greater accuracy. • Train at Home mode with randomly generated putts. For more information and success stories, visit TourReadGolf.com. PAID SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED: The patent-pending Tour Read Golf app requires a paid subscription following a free trial period. Local pricing may vary. Some media content can be viewed without a subscription. Subscription payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple Account Settings. Refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the subscription term. Privacy Policy: https://tourreadgolf.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://tourreadgolf.com/eula

About

Rypstick

Enhance your golf swing speed and distance with guided training protocols and swing fix videos. Track your progress with a baseline test and achieve longer drives and lower scores. Train conveniently from your phone.

Highlights
  • Baseline swing speed test
  • Guided training protocols
  • Swing fix videos
  • Distance tracking
  • Auditory release point training
  • Progress monitoring
Features
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The Rypstick Training App has made picking up speed and distance even easier with Rypstick. Gain major speed with our step-by-step guide, training from the convenience of your phone. With the Rypstick Training App you’ll start to HIT LONGER DRIVES and SHOOT LOWER SCORES! SET YOUR BASELINE The Rypstick Training App will prompt you through a baseline test to determine your starting swing speed and will predict your carry and total, distance based on your clubhead speed. Setting your initial baseline is important to track your progress while training with the Rypstick and Training App. RYPSTICK TRAINING PROTOCOLS The Rypstick Training Protocols, designed by PGA Teacher of the Year, Dr. Luke Benoit, will transform your swing speed, helping you pick up MAJOR distance. The Rypstick is versatile unlike any other training aid, with a full-length shaft, 8 weight combinations, and an auditory swishing sound that helps you train your release point precisely where you need it. By training with the Rypstick for just 15 minutes, 3x per week, you can pick up 15-25 yards added to your driving distance. Every MPH of added clubhead speed, you’ll gain 3 yards of extra distance! The Rypstick Training App makes following the exercises easy and attainable. SWING FIX VIDEOS The Rypstick Team believes it’s important to not only hit the ball farther, but straighter as well. Founder & President Dr. Luke Benoit has created training videos to help you fix your common swing flaw in a matter of minutes. TRUSTED ON AND OFF THE COURSE Rypstick and our Training App are used by 100 Tour Players, 1000’s of PGA Professionals, and have been featured in Golf Digest, GolfWRX, and MyGolfSpy. PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE: Please use buttons on the welcome screen of the app, or use the following links: https://rypstick.com/pages/privacy-policy https://rypstick.com/pages/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Tour Read Golf4 screens
Rypstick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rypstick at 4.7 against Tour Read Golf's 4.0. Rypstick also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 22). Tour Read Golf's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 41%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Tour Read Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Rypstick sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rypstick holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rypstick has 1.9K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Tour Read Golf's written reviews are positive against 41% of Rypstick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tour Read Golf ships an update every 6 months, Rypstick every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tour Read Golf versus Rypstick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTour Read GolfRypstick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (22 ratings)4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better41.3% of reviews
Number of ratings221.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTourReadGolf.comRypstick Golf LLC

Customer experience

Tour Read Golf

All ratings22 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%

Rypstick

All ratings1,861 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral12.0%
Negative46.7%

Bugs and requests

Tour Read Golf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rypstick

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to enter baseline speed
  • Countdown disappearing during workouts
  • Syncing issues between app and radar

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to track previous swing speeds
  • Better integration with radar device
  • Customizable training plans
  • Beginner-friendly onboarding

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tour Read Golf

Subscriptions2
  • Tour Read - Pro Access14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Tour Read - Pro Access14 Days trial$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Rypstick

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Tour Read Golf free?
Tour Read Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rypstick free?
Rypstick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tour Read Golf or Rypstick?
Rypstick is rated higher. Tour Read Golf averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Rypstick averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Tour Read Golf or Rypstick have ads?
Neither Tour Read Golf nor Rypstick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tour Read Golf or Rypstick?
Tour Read Golf ships an update every 6 months, and Rypstick every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tour Read Golf was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rypstick on October 30, 2026.

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