# BAL.ON vs CHIP'd Golf

The clearest difference is rating: CHIP'd Golf at 5.0 against BAL.ON's 4.2. CHIP'd Golf also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). BAL.ON's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BAL.ON sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. CHIP'd Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

CHIP'd Golf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of BAL.ON's written reviews are positive against 100% of CHIP'd Golf's.

BAL.ON ships an update every 2 months, CHIP'd Golf every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BAL.ON | CHIP'd Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balon/id1606736126/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipd-golf/id6799847205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 109 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Continental](https://appshunter.io/developer/576478503) | [Chip'd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185983599) |

## What reviewers say

### BAL.ON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balon/id1606736126)

This golf training app analyzes your swing using pressure and video data to provide AI-driven drills for faster club head speed and lower scores. It offers detailed swing metrics and visualizations to help you improve technique and ball striking.

**Highlights:** AI-powered swing analysis, Pressure and video data tracking, Customized drill recommendations, Swing metric visualization (heatmap, CoP), Automatic swing detection, Professional data comparison

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |


### CHIP'd Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipd-golf/id6799847205)

This app provides real-time putting data directly from a smart golf ball. Analyze your performance with detailed insights and track your progress over time to improve your game.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity for smart golf balls, Real-time putting data capture, Detailed session insights (ball speed, skid, length), Practice history tracking, Putter performance comparison, Golf ball management and firmware updates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BAL.ON free?

BAL.ON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CHIP'd Golf free?

CHIP'd Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BAL.ON or CHIP'd Golf?

CHIP'd Golf is rated higher. BAL.ON averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CHIP'd Golf averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BAL.ON or CHIP'd Golf have ads?

Neither BAL.ON nor CHIP'd Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BAL.ON or CHIP'd Golf?

BAL.ON ships an update every 2 months, and CHIP'd Golf every 6 weeks. Most recently, BAL.ON was updated on October 4, 2026 and CHIP'd Golf on October 8, 2026.

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