Expert Golf vs MyScorecard
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.
MyScorecard
This app allows golfers to track scores, calculate handicaps, and analyze performance with detailed statistics. It offers features like hole-by-hole score entry, course handicap calculation, and access to a vast course database. Users can also manage leagues and view round history.
- Track scores hole-by-hole or stroke-by-stroke
- Calculate Course Handicap and 'Score to Shoot'
- Track over 40 professional statistics
- Receive Official USGA Handicap Index and WHS#
- Post 9, 18, and tournament scores
- Access 16,000+ course database
- View round history and scorecard details
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MyScorecard is the premier app to track your golf scores and golf handicap online! From USGA Handicap Indexes, to detailed statistics, performance reports, small groups & leagues - We have it all. Find out why thousands of users love MyScorecard. Features: - Track either Total Score, Hole by Hole or use our innovative stroke by stroke interface - See your Course Handicap and "Score to Shoot" for your upcoming round - Track 40+ pro stats - Automatic calculation of stats if you enter scores on a hole by hole or stroke by stroke basis - Receive an Official USGA Handicap Index - Get WHS# - Post 9 or 18 hole scores, as well as tournament scores - Track fellow club members - see their scores and recent achievements - 16,000+ plus course database with slope and rating information as well as full course scorecards for easy hole by hole entry - See your round history, including scorecard details - Access your account from any phone, tablet, or computer with an internet connection - Ties into MyScorecard Official Handicap Tracking Service - log in online for more in-depth analysis and features Get yourself a trial account and continue your membership for only $12.99/year!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MyScorecard at Free against Expert Golf's $19.99. MyScorecard also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 32). Expert Golf's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 31%) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
MyScorecard is free to download; Expert Golf costs $19.99 up front. Expert Golf sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and MyScorecard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MyScorecard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScorecard has 6.7K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Expert Golf's written reviews are positive against 31% of MyScorecard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Expert Golf ships an update every 5 months, MyScorecard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Expert Golf | MyScorecard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (32 ratings) | 4.6 (6.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews — better | 30.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 6.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #199 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 329 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Golf Rules Made Easy | MyScorecard |
Customer experience
Expert Golf
MyScorecard
Bugs and requests
Expert Golf
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MyScorecard
Reported bugs
5 issues- Scores disappearing after entry
- App crashing on launch
- Sync issues between app and website
- Incorrect handicap calculations
- GPS distance data not updating properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to manually edit course details
- Improve 9-hole score tracking
- Integrate with other golf apps and services
- Provide more detailed performance analytics
- Allow custom handicap group/club management
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
MyScorecard
- MyScorecard Watch Membership$9.99
- 1 Year Membership$14.99
- 2 Year Membership$26.99
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- 3 Year Membership$35.99
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