# ShotCatch vs Swing Coach

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swing Coach at 91% against ShotCatch's 0%. Swing Coach also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 1). ShotCatch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShotCatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Swing Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swing Coach holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swing Coach has 3.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ShotCatch's written reviews are positive against 91% of Swing Coach's.

ShotCatch ships an update every 2 months, Swing Coach every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShotCatch | Swing Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotcatch/id1634548022/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-coach-golf/id6739074629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#50** |
| Size | 62 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jun Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634548024) | [Swing Intelligence, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783633866) |

## What reviewers say

### ShotCatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotcatch/id1634548022)

This app turns your iPhone into a golf launch monitor using AI-powered computer vision. It estimates key shot metrics like ball speed, launch angle, and carry distance without any extra hardware. Practice indoors or outdoors with flexible setup options.

**Highlights:** AI-powered golf shot analysis, Estimates ball speed, launch angle, azimuth, carry distance, No extra hardware required, Indoor and outdoor practice modes, Flexible setup options (tripod, handheld), One-time in-app purchase for full functionality

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShotCatch | $7.99 | one-time |


### Swing Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-coach-golf/id6739074629)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Enhance your golf swing with instant voice feedback and AI-powered analysis. Focus on specific areas like swing plane or hip depth, and practice anywhere without special equipment. Compare your performance to professional golfers.

**Highlights:** Instant voice feedback after each swing, AI-powered swing analysis, Focus on specific swing metrics, Practice anywhere, with or without a ball, No special equipment required, Compare to professional swings

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent user experience
- 🚀 Instant feedback and analysis
- 💡 Valuable coaching insights
- 🤖 Impressive use of AI technology
- 🎯 Helps identify swing issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for some users
- 📱 Lacks face-on camera view

**Reported bugs**

- None reported

**Requested features**

- Option to submit swings for personalized coach feedback
- Ability to import swing videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShotCatch free?

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

### Is Swing Coach free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShotCatch or Swing Coach?

Swing Coach is rated higher. ShotCatch averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Swing Coach averages 4.9 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do ShotCatch or Swing Coach have ads?

Neither ShotCatch nor Swing Coach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShotCatch or Swing Coach?

ShotCatch ships an update every 2 months, and Swing Coach every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShotCatch was updated on October 24, 2026 and Swing Coach on October 25, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*