Comparison

GolfCardLive vs GolfView

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

Head to head
About

GolfCardLive

Features
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GolfCardLive can tracking you and your playing partners scores and present them on a nice scorecard that can be shared via social media. Tracking best scores and handicaps. Can be linked with other groups and show combined leaderboards.

About

GolfView

Features
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We work locally with your Golf Club to give you the ultimate golfing experience. Our 4K drone maps power the app's core features, improving your game, from performance to club engagement. Features: Drone Maps - Our drone fleet scan and map courses over 5 times more accurately than other major mapping providers. Shot Tracking - Log every shot and visualise it on your course map on the fly. Track each shot's club, accuracy, distance & cut. Drone Flyovers - Along with crystal clear maps, our fleet captures 4K footage of your course, giving you an aerial advantage. GPS Rangefinder - Harness our drone powered maps to give you the most accurate readings available through your mobile devices. Live Pin Positions - Our venues log any changes to the pin's location giving you the super accurate readings. Customisable Competitions - Create your own comps with friends or golf days. Longest Drive & Closest Pin modes - Utilise our shot tracking features to add flare to your competitions. Real-time Weather - Localised weather updates and view wind speed relative to your course map & on your Apple Watch. Live Scoring - As you enter your scores or track your shots, scorecards update in real-time and feed into our leaderboards. In-depth Statistics - Split your stats into 3 main segments; Rounds, Clubs & Holes. Collecting data from your scorecards & shot tracking gives you unparalleled insights into your game. Apple Watch Shot Tracking & Scoring - Keep phones in pockets, our watch face gives you all our best features in one simple interface. Enjoy Live Pins, Shot Tracking & Real-time Weather. Check back on your phone to see your scorecards & mapped shots. Venue Updates - Get news straight from the horse's mouth, via your home feed & push notifications. World Handicap System® Ready - Enter your Handicap Index and GolfView will work out your playing handicap each round. If we don't currently have your course in our database please let us know and we'll add them as an unofficial venue. To enjoy our full features at your home club, please refer them onto us!

Screenshots

GolfCardLive4 screens
GolfView3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GolfCardLive at none against GolfView's shown. GolfCardLive also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). GolfView's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GolfCardLive ships an update every 3 weeks, GolfView weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
GolfCardLive versus GolfView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolfCardLiveGolfView
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSapphire Solutions Ltd.Chris Forbes

In-app purchases

None

GolfCardLive

No in-app purchases

None

GolfView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GolfCardLive free?
GolfCardLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GolfView free?
GolfView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GolfCardLive or GolfView have ads?
GolfView shows ads; GolfCardLive does not.
Which is updated more often, GolfCardLive or GolfView?
GolfCardLive ships an update every 3 weeks, and GolfView weekly. Most recently, GolfCardLive was updated on November 3, 2026 and GolfView on November 4, 2026.

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