# USGA vs P3R

USGA and P3R both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of P3R's written reviews are positive against 37% of USGA's. P3R also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). USGA's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 227). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for USGA against 4.8 for P3R. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USGA has 22K ratings behind it against 227, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of USGA's written reviews are positive against 91% of P3R's.

USGA ships an update every 3 weeks, P3R every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USGA | P3R |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usga/id1612139159/reviews) | **[4.8 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/p3r/id6445966970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 227 |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 216 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Golf Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/319204553) | [Dilltree Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/799017229) |

## 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


### P3R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/p3r/id6445966970)

This app supports users participating in transformative sporting events and exhilarating experiences. It provides tools for tracking runners, accessing course maps, and sharing achievements on social media. Stay informed about event details and view results.

**Highlights:** Runner Tracking, Course Maps, Social Media Sharing, Event Information, Results, FAQs

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Great for tracking runners
- 👍 Wonderful for spectators
- 👍 Provides valuable information
- 👍 Good for connecting with runners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate tracking near the end
- 🐛 Jumps in mileage
- 🐛 Tracker shows incorrect times
- 🐛 App not showing current year's races
- 🐛 Unable to find upcoming races

**Reported bugs**

- Tracker inaccurate for last 2-3 miles
- Tracker jumps from mile 10.5 to 12.5 for half marathon
- Tracker shows runner finishing 15 min before actual time
- App does not show 2025 races, only 2024 results
- Unable to find new races or upcoming race calendar

**Requested features**

- Stream app horizontally to smart TV
- Show all runners at once on screen
- Map route with easy access for bystanders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USGA free?

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

### Is P3R free?

P3R is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, USGA or P3R?

P3R is rated higher. USGA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while P3R averages 4.8 from 227 ratings.

### Do USGA or P3R have ads?

Neither USGA nor P3R shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, USGA or P3R?

USGA ships an update every 3 weeks, and P3R every 12 months. Most recently, USGA was updated on September 30, 2026 and P3R on September 22, 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.*