Expert Golf vs the square green
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Expert Golf
Instantly resolve on-course golf rules confusion with this interactive reference. Utilize virtual referee assistance to understand relief procedures and gain an advantage. Features 3D graphics, animations, and videos for clear, practical guidance.
- Instant rules resolution
- 3D image rulings
- Interactive relief finder
- Animated illustrations and videos
- Stroke play and match play rules
- User-friendly interface
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▸ GOLF DIGEST wrote: “Image rulings in 3-D on every possible on-course conundrum.” ▸ WALL STREET JOURNAL wrote: “An essential resource for solving any in-game confusion.” ▸ GOLF MAGAZINE wrote: “Simply choose where your ball lies and the object you want relief from, and iGolfrules instantly directs you to the correct ruling.” ▸ OFFICIALLY recommended by Apple; one of the world’s most popular sport apps (in the App Store top ten continually for many years). iGolfrules by Expert Golf provides the answers to your rules questions in a matter of seconds. You have a virtual referee constantly at your side who helps you to use the golf rules to your benefit and utilize all the relief procedures available. Why Expert Golf is better ▸ User-friendly and intuitive operation (a manual is superfluous). ▸ You find the right solution with a maximum of 3 clicks. ▸ More than 200 graphics, animated illustrations and videos. ▸ Focuses on practical situations and is easy-to-understand. ▸ Contains the rules for stroke play and match play. ▸ An interactive help tool tells you instantly whether you are entitled to free relief. ▸ Excellent customer ratings and top rankings in the App Store. ▸ Leading app for many years and improved with regular updates. The application is based on “Golf Rules Quick Reference”, a multi-award winning international bestseller, which has been translated into over 20 languages and has sold more than 2.5 million copies. Conforms to USGA/ R&A rules valid as of 2023 (including free updates until the next rules revision). If you are happy with our app we would be grateful if you would take a moment of your time to post a rating/ write a review in the App Store. If, for whatever reason, you are not happy with the app or have any questions about it please contact our support team at support@expertgolf.com.
the square green
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Golf coaching indoor in un ambiente pensato per rendere l'allenamento più efficace ed interessante grazie all'utilizzo delle più recenti tecnologie di analisi dello swing. Adatto a tutti i livelli di gioco, dal principiante al professionista. Attrezzatura su misura disponibile sul posto. Riserva la tua lezione in maniera semplice e comoda.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: the square green at Free against Expert Golf's $19.99. the square green also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Expert Golf's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On 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
the square green is free to download; Expert Golf costs $19.99 up front. Expert Golf sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and the square green sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Expert Golf ships an update every 5 months, the square green every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Expert Golf | the square green |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 329 MB | 370 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Golf Rules Made Easy | the square green golf |
In-app purchases
Expert Golf
- Expert Golf – Score card for one year$9.99
- Expert Golf – Tips$9.99
- Expert Golf – iGolfrules 2012–2015$9.99
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- iGolfrules 2016–2018$9.99
- iGolfrules 2019$14.99
- Expert Golf – GPS for one year$19.99
- iGolfrules 2023$19.99
the square green
- Online Coaching$69.99
Questions
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