# Ace Trace vs The Trail Golf

The clearest difference is rating: The Trail Golf at 5.0 against Ace Trace's 4.3. The Trail Golf also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Ace Trace's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 2) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ace Trace sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and The Trail Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Trail Golf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ace Trace has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ace Trace ships an update every 2 weeks, The Trail Golf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ace Trace | The Trail Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-trail-golf/id6767369073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 155 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fitness & Sports apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848120406) | [Ryan Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896468642) |

## What reviewers say

### Ace Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Easily add professional-looking visual trails to videos of golf swings, disc throws, and other flying objects. Customize trace lines with various effects and add distance labels to showcase your performance.

**Highlights:** Powerful shot tracing, No tripod needed, Custom visual effects, Distance labels, Flexible tracing modes, Full customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Export | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| Ace Trace Gold | $49.99 | per year |
| Silver | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Gold | $99.99 | per year |
| 5 videos | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for disc golf content
- 👍 Customizable tracer line
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Adds professional look to videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate auto-tracking
- 🔒 Limited free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Tracer line speed issues
- Cropping problems with horizontal videos
- Inability to save videos without subscription
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to erase tracer line
- More color/style options for tracer
- Frame-by-frame controls
- Desktop version
- Improved manual editing tools


### The Trail Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-trail-golf/id6767369073)

Track your golf rounds, stats, and achievements in local golf cart communities. Features live leaderboards, GPS yardages, and an automatic handicap system. Designed for easy outdoor use with a dark interface and large buttons.

**Highlights:** Live scoring and leaderboards, Automatic handicap tracking, GPS yardages, Community-based play, Offline scoring with sync, Trophy and Passport system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Trail Pass | $6.99 | per month |
| The Trail Pass Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ace Trace free?

Ace Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Trail Golf free?

The Trail Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ace Trace or The Trail Golf?

The Trail Golf is rated higher. Ace Trace averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while The Trail Golf averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ace Trace or The Trail Golf have ads?

Ace Trace shows ads; The Trail Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ace Trace or The Trail Golf?

Ace Trace ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Trail Golf fortnightly. Most recently, Ace Trace was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Trail Golf on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*