Comparison

CalGolf vs GolfAcross

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

Head to head
About

CalGolf

Features
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Create and manage golf events in own custom calendar Calendar. Import different organizations events. Connect and follow other players, managers.

About

GolfAcross

Features
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GolfAcross – Social Golf, GPS and Live Scoring Bring your golf community together with live scoring, friendly competitions, statistics and GPS course guidance. GolfAcross helps golfers organize rounds, follow results and enjoy the game together. Core features are free. APPLE WATCH Use GolfAcross on Apple Watch during a GPS-enabled round: • View live distances to the front, center and back of the green • Move between mapped holes • Enter strokes, putts and fairway hits from your wrist • Keep scores synchronized with the scorecard on your iPhone Start a scorecard for a published, GPS-mapped course on your iPhone to use the Apple Watch course guide. GPS distances depend on location accuracy and course mapping availability. GPS COURSE GUIDE • View distances to mapped greens and course points • Automatically begin on the current hole • Move between holes while playing • Continue directly to the scorecard • Available on published courses with completed GPS mapping CREATE YOUR GOLF COMMUNITY • Gather your golf friends in one group • Create Order of Merit competitions • Follow live leaderboards and statistics • Share updates on the social wall • Organize tournaments and events COURSES AND SCORECARDS • Choose courses from the GolfAcross course database • Create and share courses with the community • Track scores live during the round • Record putting and fairway statistics • Review previous rounds and performance COMPETITIONS AND SIDE GAMES • Play Stableford, stroke play and match play • Create Ryder Cup-style Red vs Blue competitions • Add side games such as skins, high-low and best ball • Follow live results throughout the round Download GolfAcross and bring your golf community together. GolfAcross is free to use. An optional Birdie membership provides an ad-free experience and access to additional features. Terms of Use: https://golfacross.dk/privacys/golfacross_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://golfacross.dk/privacys/golfacross_privacy.html

Screenshots

CalGolf4 screens
GolfAcross4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalGolf at none against GolfAcross's 2. CalGolf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). GolfAcross's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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. GolfAcross sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CalGolf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalGolf ships an update every 3 weeks, GolfAcross weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
CalGolf versus GolfAcross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalGolfGolfAcross
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael AxelsenGolfAcross ApS

In-app purchases

None

CalGolf

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GolfAcross

Subscriptions2
  • Birdie Subscription Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Birdie Subscription Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is CalGolf free?
CalGolf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GolfAcross free?
GolfAcross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CalGolf or GolfAcross have ads?
GolfAcross shows ads; CalGolf does not.
Which is updated more often, CalGolf or GolfAcross?
CalGolf ships an update every 3 weeks, and GolfAcross weekly. Most recently, CalGolf was updated on November 7, 2026 and GolfAcross on October 27, 2026.

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