# V1 Golf vs Swing Essentials Golf App

The clearest difference is rating: Swing Essentials Golf App at 4.6 against V1 Golf's 4.1. Swing Essentials Golf App also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%). V1 Golf's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 11) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V1 Golf sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Swing Essentials Golf App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swing Essentials Golf App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V1 Golf has 1.9K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of V1 Golf's written reviews are positive against 100% of Swing Essentials Golf App's.

V1 Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, Swing Essentials Golf App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V1 Golf | Swing Essentials Golf App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1-golf-golf-swing-analyzer/id349715369/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-essentials-golf-app/id1382453145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Interactive Frontiers, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349715372) | [Alan Nelson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382453144) |

## What reviewers say

### V1 Golf

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

**Currently charting:** #96 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 (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V1 Golf Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| V1Golf+ Advanced V1sion | $14.99 | per month |
| V1 Golf Plus | $69.99 | per year |
| V1 Golf Plus (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| V1 Golf Plus (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Coaching Membership - Standard | $99.99 | per month |
| Golf+ Advanced V1sion | $119.99 | per year |
| Jon Watts Driving SERIES | $9.99 | one-time |
| Craig Hanson's Solid contact! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nancy Quarcelino teaches Golf | $9.99 | one-time |
| 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 |
| Tina Tombs -  fix your swing! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Michael Breed's TOP 10 drills | $14.99 | one-time |
| Strike it a LITTLE better | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master Your Golf Swing | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pitch it a Little Closer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chip it A Little Closer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Play Your Best Golf -17 videos | $14.99 | one-time |
| V1 Golf Online lesson | $59.99 | 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 Essentials Golf App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-essentials-golf-app/id1382453145)

Receive personalized golf swing analysis from a PGA-certified professional. Record your swing, submit the video, and get a custom video breakdown within 48 hours, all from your home.

**Highlights:** One-on-one golf lessons, PGA-certified pro analysis, Customized video analysis, Swing recording and submission, Affordable lessons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Par Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Eagle Package | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V1 Golf free?

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

### Is Swing Essentials Golf App free?

Swing Essentials Golf App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, V1 Golf or Swing Essentials Golf App?

Swing Essentials Golf App is rated higher. V1 Golf averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Swing Essentials Golf App averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do V1 Golf or Swing Essentials Golf App have ads?

Both V1 Golf and Swing Essentials Golf App show ads.

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

V1 Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Swing Essentials Golf App every 2 months. Most recently, V1 Golf was updated on October 29, 2026 and Swing Essentials Golf App on October 24, 2026.

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