# The Masters Tournament vs SmoothSwing

The clearest difference is rating: SmoothSwing at 4.8 against The Masters Tournament's 4.3. SmoothSwing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 2.9K). The Masters Tournament's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Masters Tournament asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmoothSwing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 12K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of The Masters Tournament's written reviews are positive against 50% of SmoothSwing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Masters Tournament ships an update fortnightly, SmoothSwing monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Masters Tournament | SmoothSwing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-masters-tournament/id309025938/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.1% of reviews** | 50.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 299 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Augusta National, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/309025941) | [Thomas Turnbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514586438) |

## What reviewers say

### The Masters Tournament

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-masters-tournament/id309025938)

Experience the Masters Tournament with exclusive live coverage, real-time scoring, and interactive features. Follow your favorite players, watch every shot, and engage with fantasy competitions. Get closer to the action than ever before.

**Highlights:** Live broadcast simulcast, Live streams of feature content, Personalized featured group channel, Fantasy golf competition, 3D shot tracking, Real-time scoring updates, Masters Radio coverage

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmoothSwing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439)

This app offers a real-time golf shot tracer that visually tracks your ball's flight path. It also provides advanced GPS features, including club distance assistance and slope-adjusted yardage, to help you play smarter on the course.

**Highlights:** Real-time shot tracer, 360 Golf GPS, Club Assistant, PLAYS LIKE Distance (Slope Adjusted Distance), Elevation Change measurement

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmoothSwing Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate shot tracer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 One-time purchase for pro version
- 🚀 Impressive performance for a free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ball tracking, especially for high-speed shots
- 🔋 Overheating issues in hot weather
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Shot tracer not working after purchasing pro version
- GPS and map features not functioning properly
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Inability to track certain ball colors

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload and trace pre-recorded videos
- Landscape mode support
- More customization options for the shot tracer
- Improved range finder with clearer visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Masters Tournament free?

The Masters Tournament is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmoothSwing free?

SmoothSwing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Masters Tournament or SmoothSwing?

SmoothSwing is rated higher. The Masters Tournament averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while SmoothSwing averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do The Masters Tournament or SmoothSwing have ads?

The Masters Tournament shows ads; SmoothSwing does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Masters Tournament or SmoothSwing?

The Masters Tournament ships an update fortnightly, and SmoothSwing monthly. Most recently, The Masters Tournament was updated on October 31, 2026 and SmoothSwing on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*