# USGA vs LIV Golf

USGA and LIV Golf both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of LIV Golf's written reviews are positive against 37% of USGA's. LIV Golf also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). USGA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ratings volume (22K vs 4.8K). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LIV Golf sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. USGA asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for USGA against 4.8 for LIV Golf. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 4.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of USGA's written reviews are positive against 74% of LIV Golf's.

USGA ships an update every 3 weeks, LIV Golf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USGA | LIV Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usga/id1612139159/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liv-golf/id1667210155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Golf Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/319204553) | [LIV Golf, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633734950) |

## What reviewers say

### USGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usga/id1612139159)

Stream live golf coverage of featured groups and track real-time scores for all USGA championships. Follow your favorite players with personalized updates and access on-site tools for attendees, including mobile ticketing and course maps.

**Highlights:** Free live streaming of featured groups, Real-time scoring and statistics, Personalized player tracking with AI recaps, Mobile ticketing and on-site tools, Full-screen vertical story highlights, Latest tee times and push notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Smooth live streaming
- 📊 Detailed course and player information
- 💡 Useful features like shot tracing and maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Constant update prompts with no actual updates available
- 🔋 High battery drain during live streaming
- 📱 Readability issues on smaller screens
- 🚫 Lack of Chromecast support

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with adding/removing favorite players
- Inability to navigate back in the app
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Auto-refresh function for leaderboards and scoring
- Ability to customize favorite players
- More comprehensive live coverage and video highlights


### LIV Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liv-golf/id1667210155)

Watch every shot live or on demand, follow your favorite players and teams, and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Experience the entire season with a global perspective and unique team dynamics.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand video streaming, Follow favorite players and teams, Real-time leaderboards and standings, Exclusive behind-the-scenes content, Global tournament coverage, Team dynamics and faster formats

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New York Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pass | $8.99 | per month |
| Virginia Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Dallas Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Andalucia Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| UK Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Chicago Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Indianapolis Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Michigan Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Miami Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Mexico Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Korea Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Hong Kong Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Singapore Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Adelaide Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Riyadh Event Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| 2025 Season Pass | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for watching LIV golf
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🔍 Comprehensive coverage of tournaments
- 🎥 High-quality video streaming
- 💰 Free access to watch golf

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🔍 Lack of leaderboard and player stats
- 🛒 No in-app merchandise store

**Reported bugs**

- Streaming issues and buffering problems
- Difficulty connecting to Roku and other devices
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Live leaderboard and player stats
- Ability to follow specific groups or players
- Picture-in-picture mode for multitasking
- Rewind and fast-forward controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USGA free?

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

### Is LIV Golf free?

LIV Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, USGA or LIV Golf?

LIV Golf is rated higher. USGA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while LIV Golf averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do USGA or LIV Golf have ads?

Neither USGA nor LIV Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, USGA or LIV Golf?

USGA ships an update every 3 weeks, and LIV Golf weekly. Most recently, USGA was updated on October 31, 2026 and LIV Golf on October 24, 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.*