# Ace Trace vs MyGolfLinks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyGolfLinks at 100% against Ace Trace's 51%. MyGolfLinks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). Ace Trace's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 14) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ace Trace sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MyGolfLinks asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyGolfLinks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ace Trace has 2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Ace Trace's written reviews are positive against 100% of MyGolfLinks's.

Ace Trace ships an update every 2 weeks, MyGolfLinks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ace Trace | MyGolfLinks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygolflinks/id6787204431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 155 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fitness & Sports apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848120406) | [MyGolfLinks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787204433) |

## What reviewers say

### Ace Trace

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

**Currently charting:** #109 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 (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited export | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly premium trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Ace Trace Gold | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 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 |
| 15 Videos | $11.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Gold | $119.00 | 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


### MyGolfLinks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygolflinks/id6787204431)

This app enhances your golf experience by providing precise GPS yardages, shot tracking, and digital scoring. It allows you to play and follow rounds live with friends, manage groups and leagues, and track various betting formats. Gain insights into your game performance and discover local course deals.

**Highlights:** Precise GPS yardages, Live shot tracking, Digital scorecard with stats, Real-time multiplayer scoring, Live round following, Group, league, and event management, Betting and wager tracking, Performance trend analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ace Trace free?

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

### Is MyGolfLinks free?

MyGolfLinks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ace Trace or MyGolfLinks?

MyGolfLinks is rated higher. Ace Trace averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while MyGolfLinks averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Ace Trace or MyGolfLinks have ads?

Ace Trace shows ads; MyGolfLinks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ace Trace or MyGolfLinks?

Ace Trace ships an update every 2 weeks, and MyGolfLinks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ace Trace was updated on October 30, 2026 and MyGolfLinks on October 28, 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.*