# V1 Golf vs Swing Index

The clearest difference is rating: Swing Index at 4.8 against V1 Golf's 4.1. Swing Index also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 68%). V1 Golf's advantage is chart position (#89 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 488). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V1 Golf sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Swing Index sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swing Index holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 488 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of V1 Golf's written reviews are positive against 90% of Swing Index's.

V1 Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, Swing Index every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V1 Golf | Swing Index |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1-golf-golf-swing-analyzer/id349715369/reviews) | **[4.8 (488 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-index/id1364108595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 488 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Interactive Frontiers, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349715372) | [Swing Index, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364108594) |

## What reviewers say

### V1 Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1-golf-golf-swing-analyzer/id349715369)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app helps golfers analyze and improve their swings using advanced video analysis tools like ball tracing and skeletal tracking. It also provides access to online coaching from real instructors and a library of professional model swings for comparison.

**Highlights:** Video swing analysis, Ball Tracing, Skeletal Tracking, Online coaching access, Model swing library, Side-by-side comparison

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V1 Golf Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| V1Golf+ Advanced V1sion | $14.99 | per month |
| V1 Golf Plus (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Coaching Membership - Standard | $99.99 | per month |
| Golf+ Advanced V1sion | $119.99 | per year |
| V1 QuickFix - Fix Your Swing! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jon Watts Driving SERIES | $14.99 | one-time |
| Nancy Quarcelino teaches Golf | $14.99 | one-time |
| Improve Your Iron Play! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master your Golf wedge game! | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for swing analysis and improvement
- 🚀 Convenient for reviewing lessons
- 💡 Ability to compare swings with pro models
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Prompt and effective customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy after recent updates
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around auto-renewal
- 🔒 Mandatory subscription for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Video playback issues and freezing
- Drawing tools not functioning properly
- Inconsistent performance across iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to download and save recorded videos
- More left-handed pro swing models
- Improved video trimming and editing tools
- Sync capabilities between devices
- Auto-detect swing and start/stop recording


### Swing Index

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-index/id1364108595)

This app helps golfers improve their game by analyzing their swings and providing personalized improvement plans. It offers a free handicap challenge and a subscription for detailed swing analysis, custom fixes, and live coaching sessions.

**Highlights:** Free Handicap Challenge, Custom swing analysis, Personalized improvement sequences, On-course playing lessons, Live coach feedback

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swing Index Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Swing Index Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Gift a Golf Swing | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V1 Golf free?

V1 Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Swing Index free?

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

### Which has better reviews, V1 Golf or Swing Index?

Swing Index is rated higher. V1 Golf averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Swing Index averages 4.8 from 488 ratings.

### Do V1 Golf or Swing Index have ads?

V1 Golf shows ads; Swing Index does not.

### Which is updated more often, V1 Golf or Swing Index?

V1 Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Swing Index every 3 weeks. Most recently, V1 Golf was updated on November 9, 2026 and Swing Index on November 2, 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.*