iGolf vs GolfWire.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iGolf
Access free GPS distances and 3D course tours for over 36,000 golf courses. Book discounted tee times at thousands of US courses and track your scores with detailed statistics. Improve your game and save money on your next round.
- Free GPS distances
- 3D virtual course tours
- Discounted tee time booking
- Score tracking and statistics
- Shot distance measurement
- Handicap tracking
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iGolf Mobile is a tool for iGolf's data licensing partners, providing direct access to golf course mapping data for over 40,000 courses worldwide. Use iGolf Mobile to review scorecards and inspect course mapping accuracy in 2D, 3D, and 3D flyover views for any course in the iGolf system. Confirm data quality, validate course details, and see complete renderings of data provided in the iGolf Connect API. iGolf is the course intelligence platform behind the next generation of golf experiences. From satellite imagery and 3D terrain modeling to real-time GPS positioning and system integration, our technology powers the products and platforms golf relies on. With millions of rounds played, iGolf continues to maintain an internal and external organization of professional golf course mapping personnel to ensure all GPS Data is accurate and up to date.
GolfWire.com
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GolfWire.com GolfWire.com is your go-to destination to explore the world of golf in one place. Discover brands, read curated stories, and stay connected to everything happening across the game, on and off the course. From the latest golf news and innovations to career opportunities in the industry, GolfWire helps you stay informed, inspired, and connected. Key Features: • Read Golf Articles Access curated golf news, stories, and insights from trusted media and industry voices. • Personalized Feed Follow brands, companies, and topics you care about to create a feed tailored to your interests. • Topic-Based Discovery Niche down what you follow—choose specific topics and see all related articles in one place. • Job & Opportunity Listings Explore job postings and opportunities shared directly by golf companies and brands. • Follow & Stay Updated Get push notifications when new articles are published by brands, companies, or topics you follow. • Stay Up to Date Never miss what’s happening in golf with real-time updates across news, business, and innovation. Built for people who love golf, GolfWire brings together content, discovery, and opportunity—without the noise. Download GolfWire and stay connected to the game you love.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iGolf at every 2 months against GolfWire.com's every 7 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iGolf ships an update every 2 months, GolfWire.com every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iGolf | GolfWire.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iGolf, Inc. | Golfwire LLC |
In-app purchases
iGolf
No in-app purchases
GolfWire.com
No in-app purchases
