# V1 Golf vs Select Pi

The clearest difference is rating: Select Pi at 4.6 against V1 Golf's 4.1. Select Pi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). V1 Golf's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V1 Golf sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Select Pi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Select Pi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of V1 Golf's written reviews are positive against 36% of Select Pi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

V1 Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, Select Pi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V1 Golf | Select Pi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1-golf-golf-swing-analyzer/id349715369/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/select-pi/id1538221351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.8% of reviews** | 35.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Interactive Frontiers, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349715372) | [Leisure Design Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538221353) |

## What reviewers say

### V1 Golf

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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


### Select Pi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/select-pi/id1538221351)

This app allows golfers to manage their golf ball dispensing accounts at participating facilities. Users can register, add funds, and dispense buckets of balls directly from their device.

**Highlights:** Register account, Add value to account, Dispense golf ball buckets, Check facility-specific balance, Automatic balance sync for existing cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient purchasing
- 🤝 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Payment issues
- 🔍 Lack of transaction history
- 🤔 Confusing user experience
- 💰 Overpriced services

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent QR code scanning
- Duplicate charges
- Dispensing issues at ball machines

**Requested features**

- Add ability to load funds directly in the app
- Implement universal balance that can be used at any participating course
- Integrate with Apple Watch for seamless access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V1 Golf free?

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

### Is Select Pi free?

Select Pi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, V1 Golf or Select Pi?

Select Pi is rated higher. V1 Golf averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Select Pi averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do V1 Golf or Select Pi have ads?

V1 Golf shows ads; Select Pi does not.

### Which is updated more often, V1 Golf or Select Pi?

V1 Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Select Pi every 2 months. Most recently, V1 Golf was updated on October 29, 2026 and Select Pi on October 27, 2026.

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