Comparison

RulesLive® for Golfrules vs HMS Update

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

Head to head
About

RulesLive® for Golfrules

Features
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Say goodbye to tedious and endless searching through rule books and in apps! Discover the future of golf with our revolutionary app! Our brand new golf app brings the rules directly to you - quickly, easily and efficiently. Thanks to our innovative camera function with advanced image recognition, you can capture the situation on the golf course in no time and immediately receive the appropriate rules. Why use our app? - Easy to use: Simply point the camera at the situation and let the app do the rest. - Fast results: Get the relevant golf rules within seconds to keep the game going smoothly. - Optimized game experience: Minimize interruptions and maximize the fun of golf! - Always up-to-date: The app is updated regularly so that you always have the latest rules of golf. The rules included are based on the current 2023 Rules of Golf, have been checked by an independent referee (R&A Level 3 certified) and have been found to be correct. Visit us at www.golfsoft.ch and find out more! Download the app now and experience how easy it can be to find the right rules - right on the course! The app (incl. 50 rule lookups) is available free of charge, but is supported by advertising. Alternatively, you can opt for an ad-free subscription with unlimited rule lookups. You can find the subscription prices listed here in the “App Store” under the heading “In-app purchases”. The RulesLive logo® is a registered trademark of Golfsoft AG. The image recognition process used in the RulesLive app to detect golf rules is registered for patent protection (patent pending).

About

HMS Update

Features
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Use your How Many Strokes screen as a Digital information board and keep your members and guests informed in real-time In today's fast-paced world, keeping your club members and guests informed about important events, schedules, and real-time updates is essential. One of the best ways to achieve this is by using a digital information board that displays all the necessary information on a screen. Using a digital information board like the How Many Strokes Screen is a great way to reduce the cost and time involved in creating and maintaining physical notice boards. With this system, you can display all the relevant information, such as the tournament calendar, course status, maintenance schedules, pin sheet, and any other important information you would typically print out and display on a physical notice board. One of the best things about the digital information board is that it can integrate with your existing systems, such as your website, social media platforms, or any other platform where you regularly update information. This means you can easily share information with your players and guests with just a click of a button without going through the hassle of updating multiple platforms. The system also offers the option to upload your information directly to the screen, which provides even greater flexibility regarding what you can display. You can customize the information displayed on the screen to suit the specific needs of your club members and guests. This means you can create a more engaging and personalized experience for everyone visiting your club. Another excellent feature of the digital information board is the ability to display small information boxes that provide details about the conditions surrounding the club and courses. These boxes can display important information such as today's course, the Stimpmeter on the greens, the time for sundown, today's pin position, and much more. However, the most impressive feature of this system is the ability for you and your staff to update the course information in real time from the Greenkeeper App. This means that if your staff member is out measuring the speed on the green in the morning, they can update all the information directly in the App, which will immediately be displayed on the How Many Strokes Screen. This real-time update feature ensures that all the information displayed on the screen is always accurate and up to date, which is crucial for providing a positive experience for your club members and guests. The system also helps to improve communication between staff and club members, making it easier to share updates and changes. In summary, a digital information board like the How Many Strokes Screen is an excellent way to inform your club members and guests in real time. It provides a more efficient way to share information, reduces costs, and offers a more personalized and engaging experience for everyone who visits your club.

Screenshots

RulesLive® for Golfrules4 screens
HMS Update2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HMS Update at none against RulesLive® for Golfrules's 1. HMS Update also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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. RulesLive® for Golfrules sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. HMS Update asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
RulesLive® for Golfrules versus HMS Update: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRulesLive® for GolfrulesHMS Update
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGolfsoft AGDibsem Software

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RulesLive® for Golfrules

Subscriptions1
  • Vollversion$12.991 Year
None

HMS Update

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RulesLive® for Golfrules free?
RulesLive® for Golfrules is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HMS Update free?
HMS Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RulesLive® for Golfrules or HMS Update have ads?
RulesLive® for Golfrules shows ads; HMS Update does not.

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