Comparison

Malaska Golf vs Short Game Chef

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

Head to head
About

Malaska Golf

Access over 120 hours of golf instruction from a PGA Instructor of the Year. Learn simplified techniques, develop skills step-by-step, and improve your game with on-demand videos and drills. Available on all your devices.

Highlights
  • Extensive video library (120+ hours)
  • The M-System instructional plan
  • Step-by-step skill development
  • On-demand access on multiple devices
  • Drills and practice exercises
  • Mental game and fitness content
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Don't just play golf. Understand it. The Malaska Golf app gives you on-demand access to over 120 hours and thousands of instructional videos from 2011 PGA Instructor of the Year, Mike Malaska. Mike's understanding of how the body works and the natural forces that are constant in every golfer's swing will help you apply his easy-to-follow lessons so you see immediate improvement. Develop the skills you need to become a complete player. You'll have access to The M-System, Mike's step-by-step instructional plan that is designed to simplify the game and build skill on top of skill. Every level increases its focus as you increase your ability. Add 15 years to your game! Mike has spent his lifetime studying the golf swing. Now, all of his lessons are available in one place. One subscription, exclusive content, all your devices. The Malaska Golf app works on your mobile device, tablet, or TV giving you on-demand access to one of the world's best coaches. Topics range from golf swing concepts and demonstration to drills and discussions with sport legends. You'll be able to watch full player lessons, explore the mental game, and learn how the skills you use in other sports connect to the game of golf. Take your favorite lessons to the range, office or anywhere you watch golf with the app's download ability. Enjoy watching from a growing list of original Malaska Golf content including: The M-System Skill Pathways Player Lessons Ask Mike Drill Center Golf Talk Invisible Swing I Feel Your Pain Sports Connect Fitness & Health Golf Challenge Mental Game Member Spotlight I promise you, golf is not overly difficult. You just have to unlock the swing that works best for you. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Malaska Golf on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.malaskagolf.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.malaskagolf.com/privacy

About

Short Game Chef

Master your golf short game with expert-led video tutorials and drills. Learn techniques to improve skills, lower scores, and have more fun on the course. Join a community of dedicated golfers.

Highlights
  • Expert PGA Tour winner coaching
  • Comprehensive video library
  • Techniques for various shots
  • Practical, hands-on drills
  • Community of golf enthusiasts
  • Lower your golf scores
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I’ve taken my experiences as a PGA Tour winner and top short game coach and created a simple and easy way for you to dramatically improve your game. We've created the most comprehensive library of videos, tutorials, and drills, you can learn techniques for various shots, improve your skills, and lower your scores. We really focus on practical, hands-on coaching and fostering a community of golf enthusiasts dedicated to playing better golf and having more fun. Our app offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. Terms of Service: https://shortgamechef.com/pages/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://shortgamechef.com/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Malaska Golf4 screens
Short Game Chef3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Short Game Chef at none against Malaska Golf's shown. Malaska Golf's advantage is ratings volume (227 vs 15). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Malaska Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and Short Game Chef sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Malaska Golf against 5.0 for Short Game Chef. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Malaska Golf has 227 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Malaska Golf's written reviews are positive against 100% of Short Game Chef's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Malaska Golf versus Short Game Chef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalaska GolfShort Game Chef
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (227 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings227 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMalaska Creative Partners, LLCShort Game Chef

Customer experience

Malaska Golf

All ratings105 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.3%

Short Game Chef

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

User reviews

Malaska Golf

From 227 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👨‍🏫 Exceptional golf instruction quality
  • 💡 Simplified, logical swing mechanics explanation
  • 📚 Comprehensive video library with organized content
  • 🎯 Step-by-step M-System progression for all skill levels
  • 🏌️ Measurable game improvement and lower scores

Room to improve

  • 💳 Auto-renewal at inflated prices without easy cancellation
  • 🐛 Content access issues despite active account
  • 📱 Poor tablet portrait mode support
  • 🧭 Navigation more difficult than previous app version
  • ❌ No 'Latest' or 'New' content tab

Short Game Chef

From 15 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to implement tips
  • 🎥 Helpful instructional videos
  • 🔧 Informative for beginners
  • 🔥 Engaging content
  • 🏌️‍♂️ Boosts confidence

Bugs and requests

Malaska Golf

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Auto-renewal charging at 4x the original price
  • Content inaccessible through app despite website access
  • Developer contact link returns 404 error
  • App does not support portrait mode on tablets
  • Subscription cancellation blocked or difficult to complete

Requested features

6 requests
  • Latest/New content tab for easy discovery
  • Better tablet portrait mode compatibility
  • Improved search organization for specific topics (e.g., early extension prevention)
  • Direct contact method for developer support
  • In-person lesson availability
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  • Easier cancellation process for subscriptions

Short Game Chef

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Malaska Golf

Subscriptions2
  • Malaska Golf Monthly7 Days trial$16.991 Month
  • Malaska Golf Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
1 purchases

Short Game Chef

Subscriptions1
  • App Subscription$99.001 Month

Questions

Is Malaska Golf free?
Malaska Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Short Game Chef free?
Short Game Chef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Malaska Golf or Short Game Chef?
Short Game Chef is rated higher. Malaska Golf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 227 ratings, while Short Game Chef averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Malaska Golf or Short Game Chef have ads?
Malaska Golf shows ads; Short Game Chef does not.
Which is updated more often, Malaska Golf or Short Game Chef?
Malaska Golf ships an update every 2 months, and Short Game Chef every 2 months. Most recently, Malaska Golf was updated on November 7, 2026 and Short Game Chef on October 30, 2026.

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