Loblolly vs Friar's Head
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loblolly
This app enhances the member experience with features like requesting golf clubs, viewing statements, and accessing a digital membership card. It also provides a member directory and club updates.
- Request golf clubs
- View and pay statements
- Digital membership card
- Member photo directory
- Club updates
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Welcome to the Loblolly app, where the experience of our members is our primary focus. We have developed a custom app to enhance your experience on and off property. With the touch of a button, you can request your clubs from the bag room or even view and pay your statement. We have even created a digital membership card. We also have a full member photo directory and of course, you'll get the latest updates from the club. We hope you enjoy the new, digital Loblolly experience.
Friar's Head
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Welcome to the Friar's Head app, where the experience of our members is our primary focus. We have developed a custom app to enhance your experience on and off property. With the touch of a button, you can request your clubs from the bag room. We have even created a digital membership card and you'll get the latest updates from the club. We hope you enjoy the digital Friar's Head experience. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The Friar's Head app will attempt to shutdown background GPS services when they are no longer needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Loblolly at every 4 months against Friar's Head's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Loblolly ships an update every 4 months, Friar's Head every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loblolly | Friar's Head |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | LOBLOLLY, INC. | Friar's Head Operating Company, LLC |
In-app purchases
Loblolly
No in-app purchases
Friar's Head
No in-app purchases
