Comparison

LinksGolf vs Tennis Buddy

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

Head to head
About

LinksGolf

This app provides dynamic scoring for golf matches by automatically adjusting strokes based on player handicaps and course ratings. It allows golfers to compete remotely, even asynchronously, with a 7-day window to complete matches and supports season-long leagues.

Highlights
  • Automatic stroke adjustment for handicaps
  • Dynamic scoring for trusted competition
  • Remote play with 7-day match completion window
  • Season-long leagues for up to 6 players
  • In-app chat for communication
  • Personalized photos for match/league organization
  • Social media sharing of results
Features
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LinksGolf uses player handicaps and course ratings to simply adjust strokes automatically leveling the playing field and providing dynamic scoring for a trusted competition every golfer will love to experience. Not only is LinksGolf great for golfers in different locations, but it is also the perfect solution for golfers that cannot play at the same exact time as their golfing friends by providing a 7 day window to complete each match. How about a league with friends who live in other areas of the country? LinksGolf has that covered as well. Create and join season-long leagues with up to 6 people and compete all the way through to crown a champion golfer of the season... all from different courses! Other Features: - Chat with a friend or a group of friends to Link Up to matches, or chirp during matches - Add personalized photos to help organize and keep track of your Ongoing LinksGolf Matches and Ongoing LinksGolf Leagues - Accept or Reject match and league invites by accessing your bell icon on the home screen - Share your match results to social media Download LinksGolf today and Link Up to experience golf matches wherever, whenever. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tennis Buddy

This app connects local tennis players for matches and practice. It helps you discover nearby players, coordinate games, and manage your tennis profile. Focus on playing more and organizing less.

Highlights
  • Player discovery by skill and location
  • Open match coordination
  • In-app messaging
  • Tennis Card profiles
  • Court and community planning
  • Privacy controls
Features
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Tennis Buddy helps local players find the right match, coordinate play, and keep a useful tennis profile in one place. Use Tennis Buddy to discover nearby players, browse courts, coordinate open matches, message opponents, and manage your Tennis Card. The app is built for recreational players who want less group-text chaos and more time on court. Core features in this release include: - Player discovery by skill, location, availability, and play preferences - Open match coordination for singles, doubles, and recurring play - Match messaging and inbox notifications - Tennis Card profiles with ratings, reliability, and play style details - Court and community surfaces for local tennis planning - Privacy controls, account deletion, and data export paths Tennis Buddy is focused on practical local tennis coordination rather than social noise. Create a profile, find compatible players, and make the next match easier to schedule.

Screenshots

LinksGolf4 screens
Tennis Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LinksGolf at 5.0 against Tennis Buddy's 1.0. LinksGolf also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Tennis Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. LinksGolf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Tennis Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LinksGolf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LinksGolf has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
LinksGolf versus Tennis Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinksGolfTennis Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB94 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLinksGolf App, LLCDavid Gakshteyn

Customer experience

LinksGolf

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tennis Buddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LinksGolf

Subscriptions4
  • Weekender Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Status Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly with 7 days free access7 Days trial$69.991 Year
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  • Yearly with 3.99 / first month1 Month trial$69.991 Year
None

Tennis Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinksGolf free?
LinksGolf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tennis Buddy free?
Tennis Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LinksGolf or Tennis Buddy?
LinksGolf is rated higher. LinksGolf averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Tennis Buddy averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LinksGolf or Tennis Buddy have ads?
LinksGolf shows ads; Tennis Buddy does not.

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