# Golf vs PhiGolf

The clearest difference is price: PhiGolf at Free against Golf's $0.99. PhiGolf also leads on rating (2.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Golf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PhiGolf is free to download; Golf costs $0.99 up front. PhiGolf sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.90 per month. Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhiGolf holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhiGolf has 243 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Golf's written reviews are positive against 24% of PhiGolf's.

Golf ships an update every 5 months, PhiGolf weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf | PhiGolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf/id311915290/reviews) | **[2.6 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phigolf/id1265704186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **243** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **23.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 17 MB | 440 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) | [Phiplayworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/384423983) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf/id311915290)

Stay updated with PGA tour schedules and countdowns to matches. Add tournaments to your calendar, share events, and access cached data offline. Supports all Apple devices, including Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** PGA tour schedule and countdowns, Add tournaments to calendar, Share golf events, Offline access with cached data, Apple Watch support, iPad multitasking support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PhiGolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phigolf/id1265704186)

This app transforms your home or office into an indoor golf simulator. It uses a sensor to analyze your swing and allows you to play 18-hole courses with friends and family. Improve your game with detailed swing analysis and putting data.

**Highlights:** Indoor golf simulator with sensor, 3D swing analysis, Putting detail graphics and data, Play on 18-hole courses, Up to 4 players, Practice mode with swing histories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Days Watch Subscription | $0.90 | per month |
| 30 Days WGT Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 30 Days HD Map Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 30 Days WTE Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| CaddyTrack 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| 365 Days Watch Subscription | $9.90 | per year |
| E6CONNECT 30day Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 12 Month WTE Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| CaddyTrack AI 12 month | $49.90 | per year |
| E6CONNECT 1-year Subscription | $94.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great value
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎮 Realistic swing simulation
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer
- 🏆 Helpful for improving swing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent swing detection
- 🕹️ Inaccurate putting and short game
- 🔌 Connectivity and server issues
- 🤯 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📱 Compatibility problems on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load or get past loading screen
- Subscription issues and loss of access
- Inability to play online matches or tournaments
- Sensor/hardware issues and battery problems

**Requested features**

- Left-handed orientation
- Microphone for online play
- Option to turn off menu music
- More realistic course graphics
- Mini-golf/putt-putt game mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf free?

Golf costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PhiGolf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf or PhiGolf?

PhiGolf is rated higher. Golf averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PhiGolf averages 2.6 from 243 ratings.

### Do Golf or PhiGolf have ads?

Neither Golf nor PhiGolf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf or PhiGolf?

Golf ships an update every 5 months, and PhiGolf weekly. Most recently, Golf was updated on September 24, 2026 and PhiGolf on September 23, 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.*