# Tour Tempo vs CHIP'd Golf

The clearest difference is price: CHIP'd Golf at Free against Tour Tempo's $24.99. CHIP'd Golf also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). Tour Tempo's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 4) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

CHIP'd Golf is free to download; Tour Tempo costs $24.99 up front. Tour Tempo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. CHIP'd Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

CHIP'd Golf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tour Tempo has 93 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Tour Tempo's written reviews are positive against 100% of CHIP'd Golf's.

Tour Tempo ships an update every 3 weeks, CHIP'd Golf monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tour Tempo | CHIP'd Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tour-tempo/id329937776/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipd-golf/id6799847205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 411 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tour Tempo](https://appshunter.io/developer/313846745) | [Chip'd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185983599) |

## What reviewers say

### Tour Tempo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tour-tempo/id329937776)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Sports, #133 Top Paid (US App Store)

Learn to integrate the tempo of professional golfers into your swing with this scientifically proven app. It uses musical notes to guide your backswing and downswing timing, helping you improve your golf game. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to pros.

**Highlights:** Learn professional golf swing tempo, Scientifically proven method, Musical notes guide swing timing, Long game tempo ratios (3:1), Short game tempo ratios (2:1), Improves all facets of golf game

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Improves swing tempo and rhythm
- 🚀 Increases clubhead speed and distance
- 🎯 Enhances ball striking and consistency
- 💡 Frees up the mind from swing thoughts
- 👍 Simple and effective training aid

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive for some users
- 🤔 Some users find it just 'music'
- 🚫 Offline use issues due to forced login
- 🔄 Some users experienced lost videos after upgrade
- ⚠️ Tones may not fit all users' natural tempo

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on intro
- Videos do not load or app crashes when accessing them
- Lost videos after upgrading
- Audio difficulties
- App no longer on Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Add an OFFLINE button for login timeouts
- Allow customization of tempo ratios and tones
- Include more diverse tones and voice cues
- Add metrics tracking use over time
- Include a tutorial for the driver


### CHIP'd Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipd-golf/id6799847205)

This app provides real-time putting data directly from a smart golf ball. Analyze your performance with detailed insights and track your progress over time to improve your game.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity for smart golf balls, Real-time putting data capture, Detailed session insights (ball speed, skid, length), Practice history tracking, Putter performance comparison, Golf ball management and firmware updates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tour Tempo free?

Tour Tempo costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is CHIP'd Golf free?

CHIP'd Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tour Tempo or CHIP'd Golf?

CHIP'd Golf is rated higher. Tour Tempo averages 4.3 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while CHIP'd Golf averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tour Tempo or CHIP'd Golf have ads?

Neither Tour Tempo nor CHIP'd Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tour Tempo or CHIP'd Golf?

Tour Tempo ships an update every 3 weeks, and CHIP'd Golf monthly. Most recently, Tour Tempo was updated on October 31, 2026 and CHIP'd Golf on October 24, 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.*