Comparison

Expert Golf vs the square green

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant rules resolution
  • 3D image rulings
  • Interactive relief finder
  • Animated illustrations and videos
  • Stroke play and match play rules
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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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.

About

the square green

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Expert Golf4 screens
the square green3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Expert Golf versus the square green: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpert Golfthe square green
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB370 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGolf Rules Made Easythe square green golf

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Expert Golf

One-time7
  • 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
1 purchases

the square green

One-time1
  • Online Coaching$69.99

Questions

Is Expert Golf free?
Expert Golf costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is the square green free?
the square green is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Expert Golf or the square green have ads?
Neither Expert Golf nor the square green shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Expert Golf or the square green?
Expert Golf ships an update every 5 months, and the square green every 5 weeks. Most recently, Expert Golf was updated on November 6, 2026 and the square green on November 3, 2026.

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