# GolfSheet vs Sand

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GolfSheet at none against Sand's 4. GolfSheet also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Sand's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GolfSheet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GolfSheet against 5.0 for Sand. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

GolfSheet ships an update every 6 weeks, Sand every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfSheet | Sand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfsheet/id1627580628/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-sync/id6769900481/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Patrick misch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627580630) | [James Sherry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896125476) |

## What reviewers say

### GolfSheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfsheet/id1627580628)

Manage golf leagues and tournaments effortlessly. This app eliminates the need for spreadsheets, automates score entry, and provides instant results and detailed statistics. Plan your season schedule or manage round-by-round play with ease.

**Highlights:** Streamlined league and tournament management, Automated score entry by golfers, Instant results and standings, Detailed player statistics tracking, Season schedule planning, Round-by-round management, Cash payout calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-sync/id6769900481)

Connect with beach volleyball partners and manage your game schedule. Ideal for competitive players, whether you're part of a circuit, playing casually, or with a club.

**Highlights:** Find beach volleyball partners, Organize game schedules, Support for circuits, casual play, and clubs, Subscription plans for enhanced features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Player Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Coach Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro Player Subscription (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Coach Yearly | $250.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GolfSheet free?

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

### Is Sand free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GolfSheet or Sand?

GolfSheet and Sand are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do GolfSheet or Sand have ads?

GolfSheet shows ads; Sand does not.

### Which is updated more often, GolfSheet or Sand?

GolfSheet ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sand every 3 days. Most recently, GolfSheet was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sand on September 26, 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.*