# MACtv vs Golf Around Me

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MACtv at none against Golf Around Me's 1. MACtv also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). Golf Around Me's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 14 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Around Me sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MACtv asks for nothing beyond the download.

MACtv ships an update every 14 months, Golf Around Me every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MACtv | Golf Around Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mactv/id1638364503/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BlueFrame Technology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115903691) | [Derek Spratt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799891919) |

## What reviewers say

### MACtv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mactv/id1638364503)

Access live and archived sporting events from the Middle Atlantic Conference. This app provides broadcasts produced by the conference and its member institutions, making it the primary source for MAC sports content.

**Highlights:** Live event access, Archived event access, Conference broadcasts, Member institution broadcasts, Mobile sports viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Golf Around Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-around-me/id6761732827)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MACtv free?

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

### Is Golf Around Me free?

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

### Do MACtv or Golf Around Me have ads?

MACtv shows ads; Golf Around Me does not.

### Which is updated more often, MACtv or Golf Around Me?

MACtv ships an update every 14 months, and Golf Around Me every 6 days. Most recently, MACtv was updated on October 29, 2026 and Golf Around Me on October 24, 2026.

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