# USGA vs TGL Golf

The clearest difference is ads: USGA at none against TGL Golf's shown. USGA also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (22K vs 33). TGL Golf's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

USGA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USGA has 22K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of USGA's written reviews are positive against 46% of TGL Golf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USGA | TGL Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usga/id1612139159/reviews)** | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tgl-golf/id6737986795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [United States Golf Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/319204553) | [Nexgen Sports Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713400005) |

## 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


### TGL Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tgl-golf/id6737986795)

Stay updated with the official app for TGL presented by SoFi. Get live scores, news, video highlights, match coverage, schedules, team stats, and roster information.

**Highlights:** Live scores, Match day coverage, News and video highlights, Schedules, Stats, Teams and rosters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USGA free?

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

### Is TGL Golf free?

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

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

USGA is rated higher. USGA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while TGL Golf averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.

### Do USGA or TGL Golf have ads?

TGL Golf shows ads; USGA does not.

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

USGA ships an update every 3 weeks, and TGL Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, USGA was updated on September 29, 2026 and TGL Golf on September 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.*